Apparatus for and method of mounting wind turbine blades on a wind turbine tower
US9599093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49321
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The application describes an apparatus for and a method of mounting wind turbine blades on a wind turbine tower. A number of guide rods are provided in the vicinity of the blade root and hub for connection to corresponding socket sections. The guide rods and socket sections are provided on respective ones of a wind turbine blade and a wind turbine hub to facilitate connection of one to the other. The guide rods and the sockets may be provided on the same or on different ones of the blade or hub. The guide rods and sockets allow the blade to be positioned at the hub in the correct rotational orientation to facilitate connection of the necessary fasteners.
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