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Device for handling a wind turbine rotor blade

US9945351B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8Claims

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Assignee

Wobben Properties GmbH · DE

Inventors

Frank Lülker · Aurich, DE
Albrecht Brenner · Aurich, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 5, 2013
Grant date	Apr 17, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 3, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02P70/50
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is provided an apparatus for rotating and/or displacing a rotor blade of a wind power installation. The apparatus has at least one main body for at least partially embracing the rotor blade with a longitudinal, at least one contact portion for bearing against the rotor blade and at least one main frame for receiving the main body for rotation of the main body about the longitudinal axis and/or for displacement of the main body. The main body has at least one pivotably mounted pivotal portion for engagement at at least one side of the rotor blade.

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