Hub for a wind turbine
US9739258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a hub for a wind turbine, the hub comprising a continuous shell being assembled from at least two shell parts. To improve stiffness of the hub, a plate element is attached within blade flanges of the assembled hub. Due to the combination between shell parts and a plate element, manufacturing and transportation is facilitated while strength and rigidity is ensured.
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