Title:
QUICK ADJUST ROOT PLATE ATTACHMENT FOR WIND TURBINE BLADE MOLDS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2022/271911
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides for a root plate assembly system, an axially adjustable, rigid connection between a metallic (e.g. steel) root plate and a composite root flange of a wind turbine blade mold. The system includes a root plate including a flange portion with at least one aperture disposed therein. The system includes a sealing collar disposed within the aperture in the root plate. The system includes at least one washer having a larger diameter than the aperture in the root plate. The system includes a threaded collar having a longitudinally extending channel and threads on an outer surfaces thereof. The system includes a fastener disposed at least partially within the longitudinally extending channel of the threaded collar. The system includes a locknut disposed above the fastener abutting the fastener and a bolt cover disposed over the locknut, the bolt cover abutting the collar
Inventors:
SEGALA ALEXANDER (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2022/034666
Publication Date:
February 02, 2023
Filing Date:
June 23, 2022
Export Citation:
Assignee:
TPI TECH INC (US)
International Classes:
F03D1/06; B29C70/16; B29C70/44; B29C70/48; B29C70/54; B29C70/70
Foreign References:
| US20190283347A1 | 2019-09-19 | |||
| US20140356176A1 | 2014-12-04 | |||
| US20100080667A1 | 2010-04-01 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
KENNY, Stephen, J. et al. (US)
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