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WIND TURBINE INCLUDING PIVOTABLE BLADES AND ANNULAR SHROUD

Resumen de: US20260298200A1

0000 A blade-pivoting mechanism includes: a linear actuator including a piston configured to move along a longitudinal axis; a gear rack fixed to an outer surface of the piston and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the piston, the gear rack including gear rack teeth; a pinion gear fixed to a radially inner portion of a shaft of a wind turbine blade, the pinion gear including pinion gear teeth interfacing with the gear rack teeth and configured to pivot the wind turbine blade upon movement of the piston; and a blade holder fixed to a front face of a rotating member of a generator and defining a channel. The shaft of the wind turbine blade is rotatably disposed in the channel defined by the blade holder.

共に連結された中空構造要素を含む浮体式洋上プラットフォーム、係るプラットフォームを含む発電アセンブリ、および対応する製造方法

Resumen de: EP4520645A1

A floating offshore platform comprising a first hollow structural element (24), a second hollow structural element (26), and a mechanical connection (28), altogether defining an interior volume (40) and an exterior volume (42), the connection comprising:- a first flange (52) defining a first axis (X1) and a first bearing surface (S1), the first bearing surface being spherical and concave,- a second flange (54) defining a second axis (X2) and a second bearing surface (S2), the second axis being intended to be aligned or offset with respect the first axis as a result of manufacturing and/or assembling tolerances,- a fastening system (56) comprising bolts (58),- a sealing system (60) for sealing the interior volume (40), the sealing system extending between the first flange and the second flange and surrounding the first axis.

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO WIND TURBINE NACELLES

Resumen de: US20260298212A1

0000 A wind turbine nacelle having a base frame comprising a nacelle mounting ring including a mounting face adapted to be mountable to a wind turbine tower. The nacelle mounting ring has an open central aperture that, in use, conjoins an interior volume of the nacelle and an interior volume of the tower, wherein the mounting face defines a mounting plane. The wind turbine nacelle includes at least one electrical cabinet that is movably coupled, either directly or indirectly, to the base frame at a coupling point or, more simply, ‘coupling’, to move between a first and a second position. The coupling point is located within a cylindrical volume defined by and concentric with a diameter of the nacelle mounting ring, and which extends upwards from the mounting plane by a perpendicular distance corresponding to 80% of the diameter of the nacelle mounting ring and which extends downwards from the mounting plane by a perpendicular distance corresponding to 20% of the diameter of the nacelle mounting ring.

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO WIND TURBINE PITCH SYSTEMS

Resumen de: US20260298196A1

0000 A linear actuator for a pitch system of a wind turbine, comprising an actuator body and an actuator rod which is movable linearly with respect to the actuator body along an actuator axis. In one example, the linear actuator is in the form of a hydraulic actuator or ‘ram’ such that the actuator body is a hydraulic cylinder and the actuator rod is a cylinder rod. The actuator rod has a rod end and a rod end coupling attached to the rod end. The rod end coupling comprises a housing that receives the rod end, wherein at least one interference element is received in a recess in a circumferential part of the rod end. The at least one interference element is constrained in a radial direction within the recess by the housing, wherein the recess is shaped to prevent axial movement of the interference element in an outward axial direction away from the actuator body thereby to prevent axial movement of the housing in the outward axial direction and wherein the rod end coupling further comprises a connector bearing, wherein the housing bears against the connector bearing which prevents axial movement of the housing in an inner axial direction towards the actuator body relative to the actuator rod.

SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE FLOAT FOR AN OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE

Resumen de: US20260296603A1

0000 A semi-submersible float for an offshore wind turbine, includes at least three vertical columns, one of which is intended to receive a wind turbine mast, the vertical columns being connected together by pontoons each formed by a plurality of planar panels which are assembled together at the level of edges extending longitudinally between two columns, the edges of the pontoons being rounded and connected at each of their longitudinal ends to a column via a transition piece.

Connector assembly

Resumen de: US20260298198A1

0000 The invention describes a connector assembly (1) for connecting two parts (2A, 2B), comprising a stud bolt (10) comprising a shank (10S) and a threaded portion (10T) at each end of the shank (10S); a first threaded insert (14A, 14B) for embedding in a part (2A), adapted to engage with a first threaded portion (10T) of the stud bolt (10); a second threaded insert (14A, 14B) for embedding in the other part (2B), adapted to engage with the second threaded portion (10T) of the stud bolt (10); and a spacer (16) dimensioned to enclose the shank (10S) of the stud bolt (10), and comprising a length adjustment means (16T) for adjusting the length of the spacer (16) between an initial length (L0) and a maximum extended length (L1). The invention further describes a wind turbine rotor blade comprising a first rotor blade segment (2A) and a second rotor blade segment (2B), and a plurality of such connector assemblies (1) arranged to connect the first rotor blade segment (2A) to the second rotor blade segment (2B) ; and a method of connecting a first wind turbine rotor blade segment (2A) to a second wind turbine rotor blade segment (2B) with a plurality of such connector assemblies (1).

SHAFT-TYPE POWER GENERATION DEVICE BASED ON VERTICAL TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE OF MOUNTAIN BODY AND SOLAR HEAT COLLECTION

Resumen de: US20260298214A1

0000 A shaft-type power generation device based on vertical temperature difference of mountain body and solar heat collection, including a shaft way formed in mountain body including wind inlet in bottom and wind outlet in top, a heat storage device is laid on ground surface at wind inlet, a heat absorption device is erected on ground surface at wind inlet, a support formwork is fixedly mounted on inner wall of shaft way, three generators are respectively fixedly mounted in shaft way via three mounting frames on support formwork, and maintenance chambers corresponding to three generators respectively are disposed in mountain body; and each generator has a central shaft, twenty-five blades and rotating shafts, a current receiving assembly, and an induction frame, ends of twenty-five rotating shafts are jointly rotatably connected to power generation coil being rotatably connected to inner wall of induction frame.

INTEGRATED TENSIONER

Resumen de: US20260296599A1

It is disclosed a system (1) and a method for hook-up and tensioning of a floating wind turbine to the seabed. The floating wind turbine comprising at least one mooring line (3) adapted for mooring the floating wind turbine to the seabed. An installation vessel is provided with a dynamic positioning (DP) system and a winch (6), wherein the winch (6) is adapted for controlling a mooring line (3)/installation line (18). A tensioner is adapted for the mooring line/installation line. Controlling at least one of the winch and the dynamic positioning system on the installation vessel based on at least one input parameter for hook-up and tensioning of the at least one mooring line of the floating wind turbine to the seabed.

SEALED DUAL BEARING ENCLOSURE FOR A GENERATOR OF A VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE

Resumen de: US20260298203A1

0000 A sealed dual bearing enclosure assembly for a generator of a vertical axis wind turbine features an upright spindle holding a stator of the generator at a first elevation below a top end of the spindle, and an outer housing sized and shaped to fit externally around and over the spindle from the top end thereof, and configured to support a rotor of the generator at a second elevation that exceeds the first elevation. Lower and upper bearings are installed between the spindle and housing in an enclosed internal space therebetween. The spindle comprises a first lubrication passage having at least one external port penetrating the spindle exterior outside the outer housing, and an interior port that opens into the enclosed internal space between the spindle and the outer housing. This lubricated dual bearing enclosure of sealed and easily serviceable design increases the overall service life of the turbine.

APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION OF ROTARY MOTION INTO HEAT

Resumen de: WO2026202483A1

A friction-based rotational-thermal converter, comprising a housing defining at least two chambers to contain working liquid, each chamber enclosing a rotor for heating the working liquid in contact with the rotor by movement of the rotor. A control apparatus varies a quantity of working liquid present in at least one of the chambers so as to modulate the interaction of the working liquid with the rotor, and the control apparatus is configured to increase the quantity of working liquid present in at least one of the chambers when a rotational speed of the rotors increases.

GENERATOR MODULE FOR HARVESTING ENERGY FROM WIND TURBINE BLADE ROTATION FOR INTERNAL BLADE FAULT DETECTION AND MONITORING

Resumen de: WO2026206137A1

A generator module for harvesting energy from wind turbine blade rotation is disclosed. The module is installed inside a turbine blade at a selectable distance from the hub and comprises a generator, a gearbox for optimizing power conversion, and a mounting structure. An oscillating mass interacts with an adjustable spring mechanism, which compensates for centrifugal and gravitational forces based on the installation position. Rotational amplitude limits constrain the oscillating mass, ensuring controlled oscillations that drive the generator. A sensor system, including an accelerometer, detects rotational speed, and a controller dynamically adjusts spring stiffness via an actuator mechanism to maintain optimal energy harvesting efficiency. The system further integrates a fault detection and monitoring device powered by the generator module, comprising sensors to detect blade damage and a communication module for real-time data transmission. The invention enables autonomous monitoring and predictive maintenance without external power sources, improving turbine reliability and operational efficiency.

SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING LOAD-BEARING FRAME OF HIGH-RISE STRUCTURE

Resumen de: US20260297973A1

0000 Systems and methods for assembling a load-bearing frame of a high-rise structure are provided. The system has a foundation configured to support the load-bearing frame. Additionally, the system is provided with a plurality of columns. At least one column of the plurality of columns is connected with an adjacent column of the plurality of columns via at least one beam. The system has a lifting assembly having a carcass with plurality of posts. The system has a fixture rigidly connected to the foundation and configured to anchor the plurality of columns during assembly of the load-bearing frame. The lifting assembly vertically displaces the plurality of columns to allow placement of an additional plurality of columns under the vertically displaced plurality of columns.

A WIND TURBINE

Resumen de: WO2026201283A1

A wind turbine comprising a hub assembly and a blade part coupled to the hub assembly, the blade part extending longitudinally in a spanwise direction between an inboard end and an outboard end; the wind turbine further comprising at least one detection apparatus comprising: an arm having a first end fixed to the hub assembly and a second end biased against a surface of the blade part; a strain gauge connected to the arm for measuring strain in the arm such that the detection apparatus is arranged to detect relative movement between the blade part and the hub assembly.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A WIND TURBINE CONSIDERING LIFE CONSUMPTION

Resumen de: WO2026201325A1

The present disclosure relates to a method (100) of operating a wind turbine (10) comprising a plurality of actuators (164). The method (100) comprises receiving operational data (166) and estimating an initial state based on the received operation data (166). The method (100) also comprises predicting, using a model (171 ), potential operational states of the wind turbine (10). The method (100) also comprises deriving fatigue indicators indicative of an anticipated life consumption of a wind turbine component. Furthermore, the method (100) comprises optimizing a cost function to determine an optimum trajectory for commands of the actuators (164) and using the first commands of the trajectory to control the actuators (164). The optimization is subject to constraints. Furthermore, the cost function and/or the constraints are adjusted based on the derived fatigue indicators. The disclosure also relates to a control unit (163) for a wind turbine (10) configured to implement such a method (100).

OFFSHORE WIND POWER GENERATION SYSTEM WITH A SUBMARINE FIXED SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND A FLOATING PLATFORM

Resumen de: WO2026202417A1

An offshore wind power generation system (1) comprising a submarine fixed connection station (2) configured as a fixed support structure (2) having a bottom portion (20) and a top portion (21), the top portion (21) being arranged at a height distance (h) from the bottom portion (20). The bottom portion (20) is configured to be connected to a seabed (S) arranged at a water depth (d), and the top portion (21) is arranged underwater at a predetermined depth distance (p) from a water surface (W). The system (1) further comprises a floating offshore platform (3) provided with at least one wind turbine (30), and a connecting interface (4) including a base connector (40) attached to the top portion (21) of the submarine fixed connection station (2), and a main connector (41) attached to the floating offshore platform (3). The main connector (41) is configured for selective coupling to the base connector (40) to establish a reversible mechanical connection.

A WIND TURBINE

Resumen de: WO2026201282A1

A wind turbine comprising a hub assembly and a blade part coupled to the hub assembly, the blade part extending longitudinally in a spanwise direction between an inboard end and an outboard end; the wind turbine further comprising at least one detection apparatus comprising: an arm having a first end fixed to the hub assembly and a second end fixed to the blade part; a displacement sensor mounted on the arm, the displacement sensor configured to detect variations in length of the arm such that the detection apparatus is arranged to detect relative movement between the blade part and the hub assembly.

A WIND TURBINE

Resumen de: WO2026201279A1

A wind turbine comprising a hub assembly and a blade part coupled to the hub assembly, the blade part extending longitudinally in a spanwise direction between an inboard end and an outboard end; the wind turbine further comprising at least one detection apparatus comprising: an arm having a fixed end and a free end, the fixed end being attached to the blade part or the hub assembly; and a force sensor arranged between the free end of the arm and the other of the blade part or the hub assembly, the force sensor being configured for detecting a mechanical force applied between the free end of the arm and the respective blade part or hub assembly, such that the detection apparatus is arranged to detect relative movement between the blade part and the hub assembly.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RAPID DETECTION OF LIGHTNING-IMPACTED WIND TURBINES

Resumen de: US20260298209A1

0000 An example method includes receiving an indication of a location of a lightning strike, determining that the location of the lightning strike is within a first range of at least one wind turbine, receiving wind turbine monitoring data from the at least one wind turbine, assessing the wind turbine monitoring data from the at least one wind turbine for non-standard performance, determining if the wind turbine monitoring data indicating non-standard performance is correlated with a lightning impact, and generating an alert that the at least one wind turbine may be damaged by lightning based on the lightning strike being within a first range of the at least one wind turbine and the determination that the wind turbine monitoring data indicates non-standard performance is correlated with the lightning impact.

AERO-CONFORMING ICE DETECTOR

Resumen de: US20260296652A1

An ice sensor having a frame, a comb, and a wire is provided. The frame has first and second arms and a rack extending between the arms. The comb has first and second sets of teeth. Teeth of the first set define a first channel and teeth of the second set define a second channel. The teeth of the sets have a first length and a second length longer than the first length. The first set defines a first cavity between each tooth of the first set having the second length and the rack surface. The second set defines a second cavity between each tooth of the second set having the second length and the rack surface. The wire extends between the first channel and the second channel and is in the first and second cavities such that the wire has a serpentine configuration.

WIND-SOLAR-WAVE SYNERGISTIC DISPATCHABLE POWER GENERATION DEVICES

Resumen de: US20260298202A1

0000 Disclosed is a wind-solar-wave synergistic dispatchable power generation device and method. The method includes: determining a current sea state based on environmental data collected in real time by a sensor module; performing intelligent switching or synergistic operation of a photovoltaic power generation module, a wind power generation module, and a wave power generation module based on the current sea state, and storing solar energy, wind energy, and wave energy in an energy storage module; when the obtained current sea state meets an extreme sea state condition, controlling a buoyancy adjustment module to activate a protection mode, closing the photovoltaic power generation module and the wind power generation module, adjusting the housing to submerge to a safe depth, and simultaneously switching to the wave power generation module for independent power generation by the wave power generation module; and when the collected environmental data meets a release condition, releasing the protection mode, adjusting the housing to ascend to a sea surface, and the intelligent dispatching module restoring a normal dispatching and power generation function.

Ermitteln von Schwingungsantworten einer Struktur

Resumen de: DE102025112740A1

Es wird ein Verfahren zum Ermitteln von Schwingungsantworten einer Struktur 2' vorgeschlagen. Das Verfahren umfasst die Schritte: Befestigen eines Schwingungsantwortaufnehmers 8 an einer Messposition an einer zu vermessenden Struktur 2'; Anregen der Struktur 2', mittels eines unbemannten Fahrzeugs 5, mit jeweils einem mechanischen Impuls an mindestens eine Anregungsposition 7A-E an der Struktur 2'; Ermitteln, mittels des Schwingungsantwortaufnehmers 8, einer Schwingungsantwort für jede der mindestens einen Anregungspositionen 7A-E. Es wird außerdem ein Verfahren zum Ermitteln eines Schadenzustands einer Struktur 2' im Rahmen einer wiederkehrenden Prüfung (WKP) und ein Untersuchungssystem S zum Ermitteln von Schwingungsantworten einer Struktur 2' vorgeschlagen.

CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

Resumen de: WO2026203276A1

Provided is a control device for an unmanned aerial vehicle that conveys a work robot to a blade of a wind power generator by means of a hanging member having one end connected to the unmanned aerial vehicle and the other end connected to the work robot. The control device outputs: a first control signal for moving the unmanned aerial vehicle such that the one end of the hanging member is positioned at a predetermined access point upwind and above the blade; a second control signal for horizontally moving the unmanned aerial vehicle in a direction approaching the blade from upwind such that the work robot is positioned directly above the blade; and a third control signal for moving the unmanned aerial vehicle downward such that the work robot is positioned on the blade.

METHODS FOR SERVICING ACTIVE STATOR PARTS

Resumen de: WO2026201314A1

The present disclosure relates to methods for servicing, e.g. removing and mounting, active stator parts. A method comprises mechanically connecting a rotor and a stator of an electrical machine to obtain a rotor-stator assembly, mechanically disconnecting the stator from a supporting structure such that the rotor-stator assembly is rotatable, rotating the rotor-stator assembly such that the stator part is accessible, and servicing the active stator part.

MODULE FOR MOUNTING STATORS IN GENERATORS OF WIND TURBINES TO REDUCE RESONANCE EFFECTS AND RELATED METHOD

Resumen de: WO2026201281A1

A generator (18) for a wind turbine (10) that reduces undesirable resonance effects during a startup operation of the wind turbine (10) is disclosed. The generator (18) includes a generator housing (44) defining a frame (36) and a stator (34) mounted within the frame (36) by a stator mounting module (70) connected to the stator (34) and connected to the frame (36). The stator mounting module (70) includes at least one stiffness-varying element (74) for providing the stator mounting module (70) with non-linear stiffness. Due to the non-linear stiffness characteristic, the stiffness of the stator mounting module (70) may be high in a region around the resonant frequency (ωr) of the stator (34) but decreases for frequencies away from the resonant frequency (ωr) of the stator (34). A method of assembling the generator (18) using the stator mounting module (70) is also disclosed.)

Pendelrollenlager

Nº publicación: DE102025111522A1 01/10/2026

Solicitante:

SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG [DE]
Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

Resumen de: DE102025111522A1

Ein Pendelrollenlager (1), insbesondere in einer Windkraftanlage (10), umfasst zwei Lagerringe (2, 3), nämlich einen Innenring (2) und einen Außenring (3), sowie zwischen den Lagerringen (2, 3) in zwei Reihen (8, 9) angeordnete, jeweils in einem Käfig (19, 20) geführten Tonnenrollen als Wälzkörper (7). zur Führung der ersten Wälzkörperreihe (8) ist ein Kammkäfig (19) und zur Führung der zweiten Wälzkörperreihe (9) ein Bolzenkäfig (20) vorgesehen.