Pitch bearing assembly with stiffener
US9951815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/72
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pitch bearing assembly for a wind turbine may include an outer race and an inner race rotatable relative to the outer race. The inner race may define an inner circumference and may include a plurality of gear teeth around the inner circumference. The inner race may also include a circumferential flange extending at least partially around the inner circumference. In addition, the pitch bearing assembly may include a stiffener coupled to the circumferential flange.
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