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Offshore wind turbine foundation, corresponding offshore wind turbine and method for their installation on site

US9567721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2013
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/727
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An offshore wind turbine foundation comprising a platform carrying a support for the wind turbine tower in its central region, and a plurality of leg guides in its peripheral region; and a plurality of legs, each of which may be movable between a raised position for transport and lowered positions for resting on the seabed. Each leg is capable of freely sliding in its guide.

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