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Modular rotor blade and method for mounting a wind turbine

A technology for wind turbines, rotor blades, applied in the field of installation of wind turbines with modular rotor blades, which can solve the problems of land transportation obstacles, limited space on the assembly site, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-07-11
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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In these cases, land transportation is hampered by the fact that the rotor blades have a considerable length that limits the turning capabilities of the carrying vehicle
[0005] Furthermore, space at the assembly site may be limited, e.g. in mountainous areas

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[0055] Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments, one or more examples of which are illustrated in the various drawings. Each example is given by way of explanation of the invention, not limitation of the invention. For example, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment can be used on or in conjunction with other embodiments to yield yet a further embodiment. It is intended that the present invention includes these modifications and variations.

[0056] Embodiments described herein include wind turbine systems that can be installed in areas with limited space for the installation process. More specifically, the modular rotor blade is capable of being transported to a construction site at a location that is not easily accessible.

[0057] As used in this specification, the term "vane" is intended to represent any device that provides a reaction force when in motion relative to the surrounding fluid. As used in this specification, the term ...

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Abstract

The invention relates to a modular rotor blade and a method for mounting a wind turbine. The rotor blade includes at least two segments, and at least one cable, wherein the at least two segments are adapted to be mounted together to form the rotor blade, and wherein the at least one cable is adapted to attach the at least two segments, and wherein the at least one cable is extending through at least part of the segments.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to methods and systems for installing wind turbines, and more particularly, the present invention relates to methods and systems for installing wind turbines with modular rotor blades. Background technique [0002] At least some known wind turbines include a tower and a nacelle mounted on the tower. The rotor is rotatably mounted to the nacelle and connected to the generator by a shaft. A plurality of vanes extend from the rotor. The blades are oriented such that wind passing over the blades turns the rotor and rotates the shaft, driving the generator to generate electricity. [0003] Conventionally, the blades are prefabricated in a factory and delivered to the wind turbine assembly site by land, sea or air transport. On site, the rotor is usually installed on the ground by connecting the rotor blades to the rotor hub, and the assembled rotor is then lifted up by a crane into its position in the nacelle. [...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): F03D1/06F03D1/00F03D11/04
CPCF05B2230/20F05B2240/30Y02E10/721F03D1/0675F03D1/0658F05B2240/302F03D13/10Y02E10/72Y10T29/49321Y02P70/50
Inventor R·兰根R·普鲁霍姆S·西克C·米歇尔A·斯莫伦斯基M·罗特科特S·威尔宁
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC CO