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Structural components and methods of manufacturing

US9822761B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

General Electric Company · US

Inventors

Thomas Merzhaeuser · Salzbergen, DE
Andreas Herrig · Garching an der Alz, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 13, 2014
Grant date	Nov 21, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 20, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02P70/50
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of manufacturing is presented. The method includes providing a plurality of structural layers comprising a plurality of composite rods, wherein at least one structural layer from the plurality of structural layers is attached to a separation layer. The method further includes stacking the plurality of structural layers, detaching the separation layer from the at least one structural layer, and curing the plurality of structural layers to form a structural component of a wind turbine blade.

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