A method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade part
By integrating a position identifier in the layup of wind turbine blade parts, accurate alignment and positioning of components are achieved, addressing the challenge of complex geometries and eliminating the need for costly alignment systems.
WO2026139115A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-07-02VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS AS
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS AS
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-02
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Manufacturing large wind turbine blade parts with complex geometries poses challenges in accurately positioning additional components or materials after removal from the mould due to the lack of clearly defined features, leading to inaccuracies and the need for complex alignment systems.
Method used
Incorporating a reference layer with a position identifier in the layup that is co-cured with the blade part, allowing for accurate alignment and positioning of components such as overlamination layers by referencing the position identifier after removal from the mould.
Benefits of technology
Facilitates simple and highly accurate placement of components on the blade part without requiring expensive alignment systems, ensuring precise positioning and structural integrity.
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Abstract
In a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade part. The method comprises providing a mould comprising a mould surface. The method comprises arranging a layup on the mould surface, the layup comprising a plurality of layers of material. The method comprises providing resin to the layup and curing the resin to integrate the layers of material and the resin to form the blade part. The method comprises removing the blade part from the mould. The layup includes a reference layer comprising a position identifier. The position identifier is co-cured with the layup and thereby integrated in the blade part. The reference layer is arranged in the layup such that the position identifier is visible on the blade part following removal from the mould. After removing the blade part from the mould, the method further comprises locating the position identifier, and performing a processing step on the blade part at a location corresponding to, or referenced from, the position identifier.
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