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WIND TURBINE BLADE ASSEMBLY DEVICE FOR EASY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL IN VERTICAL POSITION

Resumen de: US20260309127A1

Methods and systems for assembling a wind turbine blade for a wind turbine, can involve performing a vertical displacement of a blade holder elevator during assembly or disassembly of a wind turbine. The vertical displacement can be performed by a hard connection or a flexible connection. The hard connection can be based on a gyroscopic stability and can include a holder operable based on an ability of a wind turbine blade to freely rotate from a hub end on two axes while being elevated or lowered.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, AMPLIFICATION AND/OR STORAGE

Resumen de: US20260312461A1

A machine (101) including a vertical rotatable shaft (4b) levitated by magnets (5) so as to minimize frictional losses. Magnets (5) are arranged on the machine body (7) and/or the shaft (4b) of the machine (101) to thereby exert a repelling force so that the rotating shaft (4b) is uplifted against gravitational forces. The machine (101) may additionally or alternatively incorporate a magnetic bearing (6), a variable inertia flywheel (24), a magnetic gear (29), and/or a magnetic clutch (19). The magnetic gear (29) may incorporate arrow shaped magnets (28).

AIR HANDLING DEVICE AND METHOD, AND COMPONENTS OF AIR HANDLING DEVICE

Resumen de: WO2026208415A1

The present application relates to embodiments of an air handling device and method, and components of an air handling device. The air handling device comprises an upper housing and a lower housing, wherein the lower housing is detachably mounted on the upper housing, and the lower housing and the upper housing enclose a drive chamber and a filtration chamber which are in communication with each other; a control module, a drive module and a fan wheel assembly are provided within the drive chamber, the drive module being connected to the control module, and the fan wheel assembly being connected to the drive module; and a filtration module is provided in the filtration chamber, and is detachably mounted within the filtration chamber.

WIND TURBINE PITCH CONTROL SYSTEM AND WIND TURBINE GENERATOR

Resumen de: AU2024475237A1

A wind turbine pitch control system (10). The wind turbine pitch control system (10) comprises: a backup pitch control module (100), a switching module (200), and a primary pitch control module (300). When the primary pitch control module (300) fails, the switching module (200) is used for connecting a brake power output end (A1) of the backup pitch control module (100) to a motor side brake end (C1) of the primary pitch control module (300), and the switching module (200) is also used for connecting a motor power output end (A2) of the backup pitch control module (100) to a motor side power end (C2) of the primary pitch control module (300), so that the backup pitch control module (100) drives a motor (320) in the primary pitch control module (300) to control the position of blades. The wind turbine pitch control system (10) can drive the blades to continue grid-connected operation when the primary pitch control module (300) fails, thereby reducing the probability of blade jamming, improving safety performance of wind turbine generators, and further reducing power generation loss of the wind turbine generators. Further comprised is a wind turbine generator.

外部作業床及び海洋構造物

Resumen de: JP2026162434A

【課題】施工を効率的に行うことができる外部作業床及び海洋構造物を提供する。【解決手段】洋上風車を支持する海洋構造物に設けられる外部作業床３０であって、複数の床部分３１に分割可能に構成され、複数の床部分３１が合体することにより、鉛直方向に沿って見て、洋上風車のタワー１４の外周を包囲するように構成され、複数の床部分３１のうち一の床部分３１は、鉛直方向に沿って見て、他の床部分３１と大きさ又は形状が異なる。【選択図】図５

WIND TURBINE TOWER AND TRANSPORT METHOD

Resumen de: AU2024438524A1

The invention relates to a wind turbine tower and transport method. The tower sections (1, 4, 5) are stacked where the towers are manufactured. The first tower section (5) is placed upright using a crane (6) and a flange thereof is screwed to a lower attachment (10). A new tower section (4) is added and screwed onto the attachment (10), which, being stepped, leaves the tower sections (1, 4, 5) at different heights. The operation is repeated in this way until all the sections have been completed. An upper attachment (11) is then attached by screwing. Using cables (9) directly secured to the attachments (10 and 11), the assembly is tipped over to leave the nested tower (7) in a horizontal position ready for transport.

OFF-GRID OFFSHORE ENERGY ISLAND SYSTEM FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND OPERATION CONTROL METHOD

Resumen de: WO2026208158A1

An off-grid offshore energy island system for hydrogen production, comprising wind turbine modules (1), a semi-submersible anti‑motion platform (2), and an energy storage module (3), a seawater desalination module (4), a water electrolysis hydrogen production module (5), hydrogen storage modules (6), a hydrogen liquefaction module (7), and an intelligent control module (8) which are arranged on the semi-submersible anti‑motion platform (2). The system realizes large-scale development of deep-sea wind energy by means of the floating wind turbine modules (1). The design of the semi-submersible anti‑motion platform (2) effectively solves the problem of structural stability under complex marine conditions in the deep sea, and significantly improves wind power capture efficiency in cooperation with the multi‑wind turbine parallel operation technology. An energy-resource synergistic conversion system is achieved. A full-chain coupling system of "wind power, energy storage, freshwater, green hydrogen, and liquid hydrogen" is pioneered, the electric energy conversion efficiency is improved, the intelligent control module (8) realizes dynamic matching of loads of various modules under wind power fluctuations, the overall energy utilization efficiency of the system is greatly improved, and zero-consumption water resource recycling is achieved. Further comprised is an operation control method.

ARC-SHAPED RAIL DAMPER APPARATUS FOR WIND TURBINE TOWER

Resumen de: WO2026208045A1

The present invention provides an arc-shaped rail damper apparatus for a wind turbine tower, comprising an arc-shaped rail and a mass block assembly, wherein two ends of the arc-shaped rail are connected to the inner side of the tower, and the diameter of the arc-shaped rail is 8-28 m; a rotating mechanism and a sliding mechanism are arranged between the arc-shaped rail and the mass block assembly, and the mass block assembly reciprocates back and forth on the arc-shaped rail by means of the sliding mechanism; connecting mechanisms are connected to two sides of the arc-shaped rail and are used for supporting the mass block assembly; and a damping torque apparatus and a frequency tuning apparatus are connected to the same end or two ends of the rotating mechanism. By providing the arc-shaped rail damper apparatus, the purposes of increasing damping and suppressing vibration are achieved, thereby reducing the vibration of a tower, and further improving the stability and safety of the tower. The structure is simple, the size is small, the weight is light, and the occupied space is small, thereby ensuring the operation safety and power generation efficiency of wind turbines.

Systems and Methods for Manufacturing Composite Laminate Structures

Resumen de: US20260307787A1

0000 A method is disclosed. The method includes applying a layer of braided fiber material around a tool. The method also includes arranging a composite laminate sheet onto the braided fiber material. The method further includes applying an additional layer of braided fiber material on the composite laminate sheet to form a spar. The method additionally includes joining the spar, such that the layers of braided fiber material are fixedly coupled to the composite laminate sheet. The method includes removing the tool from the spar.

A GENERATOR FOR USE IN A WIND TURBINE

Resumen de: US20260312460A1

0000 A generator rotor for a wind turbine, comprising a cylindrical ring structure defining a radially inner surface and a central hollow portion, and being arranged to rotate around a rotational axis. The cylindrical ring structure comprise a plurality of ring-shaped permanent magnet packages arranged coaxially around the rotational axis, the plurality of permanent magnet packages being adapted to form at least one coolant passage through the cylindrical ring structure. The cylindrical ring structure is adapted to serve as a sump for coolant, such that the sump is defined, at least in part, by the radially inner surface of the cylindrical ring structure, and further comprises at least one coolant passage inlet that extends from the radially inner surface of the cylindrical ring structure to the at least one coolant passage and wherein at least one coolant passage outlet is arranged at one axial end of the cylindrical ring structure.

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO COOLING OF ELECTRIC MACHINES

Resumen de: US20260312450A1

0000 An electric machine comprising a rotor including a plurality of hollow conductor bars adapted for carrying cooling fluid therein, the conductor bars extending between first and second short circuit rings. At least one of the short circuit rings is adapted to provide an annular sump volume that feeds cooling fluid to at least some of the hollow conductor bars. Restricted spray orifices are provided in communication with the hollow conductor bars to provide a spray of cooling fluid towards other generator components. The restricted orifices are configured to have a flow area (A′) that is less than the average flow area (B′) of the respective first hollow conductor bar such that, in use, the flow of cooling fluid through the outlet end of the plurality of first hollow conductor bars is balanced with cooling fluid delivered to the annular sump volume to maintain a flow of fluid through the respective fluid conduits.

MONITORING THE OPERATION OF A WIND TURBINE

Resumen de: US20260309130A1

0000 A method of monitoring an operation of a wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine is an upgraded wind turbine that includes at least one performance enhancing upgrade that increases the energy production of the wind turbine compared to the wind turbine without the performance enhancing upgrade. The method monitors an additional active power output of the upgraded wind turbine that is caused by the performance enhancing upgrade. The monitoring compares an active power output of the upgraded wind turbine to an estimated active power output of a reference wind turbine that corresponds to the upgraded wind turbine without the at least one performance enhancing upgrade.

BLADE GUIDING APPARATUS

Resumen de: US20260309129A1

0000 The present disclosure relates to a blade guiding apparatus for facilitating connection between a wind turbine blade and a rotor hub. The blade guiding apparatus has a guide and a cushion which is carried by said guide. The cushion is provided for interfacing with a wind turbine blade or with a rotor hub to create an interference fit between the guide and the wind turbine blade or rotor hub. The provision of a cushion helps to absorb and/or dampen impacts which may be encountered during installation due to relative movement between the wind turbine blade and the rotor hub.

BLADE GUIDING APPARATUS

Resumen de: US20260309128A1

The present disclosure relates to a blade guiding apparatus for facilitating connection between a wind turbine blade and a rotor hub. The blade guiding apparatus has at least one pin which is associated with one of a wind turbine blade or a rotor hub and a frame having a hole for receiving the pin, said frame being associated with the other of the wind turbine blade or the rotor hub. The blade guiding apparatus also features an inflatable part which is configured to, upon inflation, expand from an uninflated condition, in which relative movement between the pin and the frame is not impeded, to an inflated condition, in which the pin is secured within to the frame.

A METHOD FOR MOUNTING A WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADE TO A HUB

Resumen de: US20260309123A1

The invention provides a method for mounting a wind turbine rotor blade (11) to a hub (18),—the blade comprising a blade root (111) comprising a root shell (115) forming a tubular shape of the blade root, the blade root forming an open blade root end (112) defining an imaginary root end plane (REP) at which the root shell terminates,—wherein for mounting the blade (11) to the hub (18), one of the blade root and the hub comprises a plurality of protruding engagement devices (119), and the other of the blade root and the hub forms a plurality of engagement apertures (181) each arranged to receive a respective of the engagement devices (119),—wherein the method comprises placing in the blade root (111), before the blade is mounted to the hub, a jacking device (401) so as to extend between two opposite locations of the blade root shell (115),—extending the jacking device (401) to subject the blade root (111) to a jacking force acting on said two locations (401L) of the root shell (115), so as to alter the shape of the blade root as seen in a direction which is perpendicular to the root end plane (REP), and—subsequently to said step of extending the jacking device (401), and while the jacking device is extended to subject the blade root (111) to the jacking force, moving the blade (11) and/or hub (18) to allow the engagement devices (119) to at least partly enter the respective engagement apertures (181).

SPAR CAP, WIND TURBINE BLADE AS WELL AS METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SPAR CAP

Resumen de: US20260309124A1

0000 A spar cap, a wind turbine blade and a method of manufacturing a spar cap for a wind turbine blade is provided. The spar cap includes a plurality of plate-shaped pultruded main bodies which are arranged one above the other in a stacking direction to form a main body stack. Furthermore, the spar cap includes at a first end face of the main body stack a first main body end of a first main body of the plurality of main bodies which is arranged offset in the longitudinal direction of the spar cap relative to a first main body end of a second main body of the plurality of main bodies on an upper side of the second main body in such a manner that a transition portion is formed by the second main body between the first main body end of the first main body and the first main body end of the second main body, wherein the second main body is arranged adjacent to the first main body. In addition, the spar cap includes at least a first stiffening body, wherein the at least one first stiffening body is arranged at least at the first main body end of the first main body and at least partially at an upper side of the second main body in the transition portion formed by the second main body for at least partially carrying longitudinal loads running at least in the longitudinal direction of the spar cap and transmitting the longitudinal loads to the main body stack.

Getriebe, Triebstrang und Windkraftanlage

Resumen de: DE102025113504A1

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Getriebe (20) für eine Windkraftanlage (1). Das Getriebe weist eine Antriebswelle (30) zum Aufnehmen mechanischer Leistung von einem Rotor (4) der Windkraftanlage (1) und Antriebsrad (32), welches mit der Antriebswelle (30) drehfest verbunden ist, auf. Das Getriebe weist eine achsparallel zu der Antriebswelle (30) beabstandeten Abtriebswelle (40), welche zum Übertragen mechanischer Leistung mit einer Generatoreinheit (50) mechanisch koppelbar ist, auf. Das Getriebe weist ein Abtriebsrad (42) auf, welches mit der Abtriebswelle (40) drehfest verbunden ist. Das Abtriebsrad weist einen Verzahnungsabschnitt (44; 46) zur Drehmomentaufnahme von dem Antriebsrad (32) auf. Die Abtriebswelle (40) weist zur Anbindung an die Generatoreinheit (50) eine Leistungsübertragungsschnittstelle (49) auf. Die Leistungsübertragungsschnittstelle (49) überlappt in einer axialen Richtung (90) der Abtriebswelle (40) einen Bereich (43) zwischen axial äußeren Enden des Verzahnungsabschnitts (44; 46) des Abtriebsrads (42). Die Erfindung betrifft auch einen Triebstrang (10) und eine Windkraftanlage (1).

Wind Power Generation Device

Resumen de: US20260309125A1

A wind power generation device is provided. The wind power generation device includes an outer cover installed below the interface platform, housing a plurality of generator sets equidistantly and circumferentially distributed, each generator set connected to power generation fan blades. A top cover is connected to the interface platform via fixing columns and includes a central light barrel made of heat-absorbing material to create low-pressure airflow zones. A wind guide plate with an inwardly concave wind guide arc surface directs airflow toward the fan blades to enhance rotation speed. A spiral blade, connected to a drive motor within the light barrel, generates swirling airflow to accelerate wind convergence and optimize power generation. The device integrates wind direction monitors and a controller to align the fan blades with surface wind directions in real time. This design maximizes resource utilization, enabling efficient energy generation even in low wind conditions.

SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR WIND TURBINE BLADES AND METHOD FOR THE MAKING THEREOF

Resumen de: WO2026210340A1

A support structure (5) for wind turbine blades comprises: an elongated tubular body (11) inserted within an outer shell (6) of a blade (4), pressurization devices (13) to pressurize an internal volume (12) of the elongated tubular body (11). The support structure (5) further comprises a first stringer (15A), a second stringer (15B), a third stringer (15C) and a fourth stringer (15D) connected to the elongated tubular body (11). The first stringer (15A) is placed at a suction surface (7) of the blade (4), the second stringer (15B) is placed at the pressure surface (8), the third stringer (15C) lies interposed between a center of the elongated tubular body (11) and a leading edge (9) and the fourth stringer (15D) lies interposed between the center of the elongated tubular body (11 ) and a trailing edge (10). The stringers (15A, 15B, 15C, 15D) have each one a box-shaped structure that delimits an inner compartment (16).

PERFORMANCE OF AIRFOILS AND HYDROFOILS

Resumen de: US20260307777A1

A flow transitioner configured so as to define a pressure surface and a suction surface when exposed to relative fluid flow is positioned and oriented with respect to an associated wing, stabilizer, blade or other foil so as to affect fluid flow impacting such foil irrespective of the foil's orientation to the fluid flow or, with respect to a rotor blade, propellor, or other rotating foil, irrespective of the longitudinal axis (axis of rotation) or direction of rotation of the rotating foil, to alter the lift-to-drag ratio of the foil. Embodiments include flow transitioners of variable angle, curvature, thickness, length, and/or leading edge nose circle diameter.

WINDBLADE REPAIR ADHESIVE AND A PROCESS FOR USE THEREOF

Resumen de: US20260308429A1

A process of adhesive wind blade repair is provided that includes the application of a pre-mixed two-part adhesive to a wind blade having damage in need of repair. The pre-mixed two-part adhesive is allowed to cure. The adhesive is applied and cured without removing the wind blade from a hub mount to a wind turbine. The cure occurs to a glass transition temperature of 65° C. in between 5 and 360 minutes and at an ambient temperature of between −10° C. and +40° C. The adhesive composition includes two parts thar are stored separately and cure upon intermixing. The first part includes epoxy resin functionality. A second part containing amine curing agents includes an aliphatic polyamine, a cycloaliphatic amine, and a tertiary amine.

OIL-GUIDING ARRANGEMENT FOR A GEARBOX OF A WIND TURBINE

Resumen de: WO2026209340A1

The invention relates to an oil-guiding arrangement for a gearbox (12) for a wind turbine (1) having a rotor (4), the gearbox having at least one gearset element (26, 27, 28). The oil-guiding arrangement comprises a main path (35), the gearset element (26, 27, 28), and a feedthrough tube (16). The main path (35) is designed to conduct oil in an axial direction through the gearset element (26, 27, 28). The gearset element (26, 27, 28) has a recess (36, 37, 38) which extends in the axial direction. An inner circumferential surface of the recess (36, 37, 38) delimits the main path (35), at least in sections. The feedthrough tube (16) is designed to route electrical cables for the rotor (4) through the gearbox (12). The feedthrough tube (16) extends through the recess (36, 37, 38) in the gearset element (26, 27, 28). A portion of an outer circumferential surface of the feedthrough tube (16) delimits the main path (35).

VESSEL WITH MONOPILES STORAGE AND RETENTION DEVICE

Resumen de: WO2026209994A1

A vessel comprising a hull with a deck having a length and a width, and a monopiles storage system configured for storage of multiple monopiles, or having multiple monopiles stored thereon, transversely above the deck. The storage system comprises for each monopile a first monopile support and a second monopile support, wherein the first monopile support has a lower support height than the second monopile support such that monopile stored thereon has an inclined position having an inclination angle with respect to the deck of the vessel. A retention device mounted to the vessel restrains longitudinal movement of a monopile supported in the monopile supports.

WIND TURBINE, AND WIND TURBINE DRIVETRAIN STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREFOR

Resumen de: WO2026208826A1

Disclosed in the present invention are a wind turbine, and a wind turbine drivetrain structure and an assembly method therefor. The wind turbine drivetrain structure comprises a main bearing system, a nacelle elbow and a gearbox generator system, wherein the main bearing system is fixed at the front end of the nacelle elbow, an input shaft thereof being connected to a rotor hub of the wind turbine, and an output shaft being connected to the gearbox generator system; the nacelle elbow serves as a wind turbine main bedplate for supporting a drivetrain; and the gearbox generator system is arranged inside the nacelle elbow. A rotor of the wind turbine captures wind energy to drive the rotor hub to rotate, thereby generating a bending moment load and a torque load, and the main bearing system then transmits the bending moment load directly to the nacelle elbow and the torque load directly to the gearbox generator system, where they are ultimately converted into electrical energy. The present invention has advantages such as a short drivetrain load transmission path, a light weight, a short axial length, improved overall strength, a long service life, easy installation, and high assembly efficiency.

LIFT FOR A WIND TURBINE WITH A HYBRID TOWER

Nº publicación: WO2026210042A1 08/10/2026

Solicitante:

NABRAWIND TECH S L [ES]
NABRAWIND TECHNOLOGIES, S.L.

Resumen de: WO2026210042A1

The invention relates to a lift for a wind turbine with a hybrid tower comprising an upper tubular tower part (1), an intermediate transition piece (3) and a triangular lattice tower (2). Said lift (10) moves from the ground (11) to the nacelle (8) on a vertical structure with bending and torsional stiffness, a ladder (15) being braced to said structure and in turn serving as the guide for the lift (10). To solve the problem of supporting the lift (10) in an open structure that does not provide a rigid support, a supporting spar (14) is included between the horizontal elements (7). The supporting spars (14) on each of the modules (4) comprising the lattice tower (2) provide the necessary rigid support for securing the ladder (15).