公开(公告)号：US20210163268A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-03

申请号：US16771384

申请日：2018-12-21

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Torben Ladegaard Baun ,  Jesper Lykkegaard Neubauer ,  Jonas Lerche Schomacker ,  Brian Jørgensen ,  Leif Christoffersen

IPC: B66C1/10 ,  B66C23/20 ,  F03D1/02 ,  F03D13/10

Abstract: A method of handling a wind turbine component (112) in a wind turbine (101) comprising a tower (102) extending in an upwards direction, a load carrying structure (103, 103′, 103″) fixed to the tower and extending in an outwards direction transverse to the upwards direction. According to the method, a crane (21) with a fixation structure (22) is provided and raised to the level of the load carrying structure by use of a hoisting rope. Once in position, the crane is used for handling the wind turbine component.

公开(公告)号：US10890159B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-12

申请号：US16326301

申请日：2017-08-14

Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S

Inventor： Fabio Caponetti ,  Keld Hammerum ,  Jesper Lykkegaard Neubauer

IPC: F03D7/02 ,  F03D7/04

Abstract: A method is provided for controlling the shutdown of a wind turbine of the type having a rotor, the rotor including one or more wind turbine blades. The method includes dynamically determining a rotor speed reference; obtaining a measure of the rotor speed of the rotor; determining an error between the rotor speed reference and the rotor speed of the rotor; and controlling a pitch of one or more of the wind turbine blades based on the determined error. A corresponding wind turbine controller and a wind turbine including such a controller are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US09926908B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US14361968

申请日：2012-11-28

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Jakob Hviid Nielsen ,  Soren Kjaer Nielsen ,  Ole Mølgaard Jeppesen ,  Jesper Lykkegaard Neubauer

IPC: F03D7/02 ,  F03D7/04 ,  F03D80/50

CPC classification number: F03D7/0264 ,  F03D7/0224 ,  F03D7/024 ,  F03D7/0244 ,  F03D7/0248 ,  F03D7/0268 ,  F03D7/04 ,  F03D80/50 ,  F05B2270/604 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulic pitch system for pitching a blade of a wind turbine having a hub by means of a hydraulic fluid. The system comprises at least one hydraulic cylinder for adjusting a pitch angle of the blade, the hydraulic cylinder comprising a pitch piston movable in the hydraulic cylinder, and a first port and a second port arranged on each side of the pitch piston, and an accumulator hydraulically connected to the cylinder. The system further comprises a pitch safety system adapted to maintain the blade in a predetermined pitch angle when a person is entering the hub of the wind turbine for service and/or maintenance, the pitch safety system comprising a first valve which by activation releases a pressure in the hydraulic pitch system by draining off the accumulator for the hydraulic fluid until the pressure has reached a predetermined pressure level.

公开(公告)号：US09903342B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-27

申请号：US14410933

申请日：2013-06-20

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Torben Friis Baun ,  Jesper Lykkegaard Neubauer

IPC: F03D1/06 ,  F03D7/04 ,  H01R39/10 ,  H01R39/26 ,  H01R39/42 ,  F03D80/00 ,  F03D80/40 ,  F03D80/80 ,  F03D9/25

CPC classification number: F03D7/042 ,  F03D1/0675 ,  F03D1/0691 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/255 ,  F03D80/00 ,  F03D80/40 ,  F03D80/82 ,  F05B2260/40 ,  F05B2260/76 ,  F05B2270/602 ,  H01R39/10 ,  H01R39/26 ,  H01R39/42 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/726

Abstract: The invention provides a wind turbine including a nacelle, a rotor having at least one blade attached to a hub, and an electrical supply structure for supplying electrical power from the nacelle to the rotor. The rotor is rotatably connected to the nacelle about an axis of rotation. The supply structure comprises a switch which has a connected mode in which the nacelle and the rotor are electrically connected, and a disconnected mode in which the nacelle and the rotor are electrically disconnected. Furthermore, the switch is adapted to change from the disconnected mode to the connected mode when the rotor does not rotate.

公开(公告)号：US12264652B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-01

申请号：US17916284

申请日：2021-03-29

Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S

Inventor： Peter Fynbo ,  Jesper Lykkegaard Neubauer ,  Jens-Kristian Egsgaard Langkjær ,  Niels Henrik Pedersen

IPC: F03D7/04 ,  F03D7/02

Abstract: Techniques for controlling the yaw of a wind turbine system by controlling a plurality of yaw drive actuators. Based on a requested motor speed reference as an input signal, and a mean motor speed reference as a feedback signal, the method determines a required motor torque reference as an output signal for the plurality of yaw drive actuators. The plurality of yaw drive actuators rotates a nacelle or a structure comprising a plurality of nacelles such that an even load distribution is provided for the plurality of yaw drive actuators.

公开(公告)号：US11946446B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-02

申请号：US17772312

申请日：2020-11-23

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Torben Ladegaard Baun ,  Jesper Lykkegaard Neubauer

IPC: F03D13/10 ,  F03D80/00 ,  F03D80/50 ,  F03D80/60 ,  F03D80/80

CPC classification number: F03D13/10 ,  F03D13/122 ,  F03D80/003 ,  F03D80/50 ,  F03D80/60 ,  F03D80/601 ,  F03D80/80 ,  F03D80/821 ,  F03D80/85 ,  F03D80/88 ,  F03D80/881 ,  F05B2230/61 ,  F05B2240/14 ,  F05B2240/142

Abstract: A wind turbine nacelle configured for mounting on a wind turbine tower and for supporting a rotor-supporting assembly, the nacelle comprising a main unit, and at least one auxiliary unit. To increase flexibility and improve assembly and maintenance procedures of the wind turbine, the auxiliary unit comprises at least two sub units each accommodating at least one wind turbine component, e.g. a converter or a transformer. The sub units are attached individually to the main unit or they are joined and attached as one component to the main unit.

公开(公告)号：US20230003189A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-05

申请号：US17783025

申请日：2020-12-04

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Jesper Lykkegaard Neubauer ,  Peter Bøttcher

IPC: F03D7/02 ,  F03D80/70 ,  F03D13/20

Abstract: A wind turbine comprising a tower (2) with a tower wall and having at least one nacelle (3) mounted thereon, and a yaw system (1) interconnecting the tower (2) and at least one nacelle (3) is disclosed. The yaw system (1) comprises a yaw claw (4) comprising an upper radially extending part (5), a lower radially extending part (6) and an axially extending part (7) interconnecting the upper radially extending part (5) and the lower radially extending part (6), thereby defining a space. A sliding bearing connection with at least two axial sliding surfaces (9, 10) and at least one radial sliding surface (11) is arranged between the yaw claw (4) and a flange (8) arranged in the space defined by the yaw claw (4). At least one yaw drive (13) comprising a toothed gear (14) is arranged in meshing connection with a toothed yaw ring (12). The axially extending part (7) of the yaw claw (4) and the meshing connection between the toothed gear (14) and the toothed yaw ring (12) are arranged at the same side of the tower wall.

公开(公告)号：US20220403829A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-22

申请号：US17772301

申请日：2020-11-20

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Torben Ladegaard Baun ,  Jesper Lykkegaard Neubauer ,  Renato Catroga

IPC: F03D80/80 ,  F03D80/50 ,  F03D13/10

Abstract: A wind turbine nacelle configured for mounting on a wind turbine tower and for supporting a rotor-supporting assembly, the nacelle comprising a main unit, and at least one auxiliary unit. The auxiliary unit accommodates a at least one component, e.g. a converter or transformer. To provide efficient transportation, lower costs and easier assembly, the operative component is suspended directly on the main unit.

公开(公告)号：US11466659B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-11

申请号：US17292812

申请日：2019-11-13

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Torben Ladegaard Baun ,  Jesper Lykkegaard Neubauer ,  Leif Christoffersen ,  Per Holten-Møller ,  Anders Yde Wollesen

IPC: F03D1/02 ,  F03D7/02 ,  F03D80/70

Abstract: A multirotor wind turbine (1) comprising a yaw arrangement (6) and a tower (2) is disclosed. A load carrying structure comprises first and second arms (3) extending from the yaw arrangement (6) and carrying energy generating units (4). the yaw arrangement (6) comprises an outer wall part (7) arranged coaxially with the tower (2) and forming a closed ring extending circumferentially about an outer surface of the tower (2), thereby forming a space (8) between the tower (2) and the outer wall part (7). The outer wall part (7) and the outer surface of the tower (2) are rotatable relative to each other.

公开(公告)号：US20220056890A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-24

申请号：US17285217

申请日：2019-11-13

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Torben Ladegaard Baun ,  Per Holten-Møller ,  Peter Bøttcher ,  Jesper Lykkegaard Neubauer ,  Brian Jørgensen ,  Leif Christoffersen

IPC: F03D80/50 ,  F03D1/02 ,  F03D13/20 ,  G05B19/042

Abstract: A logistics system for a multirotor wind turbine (1) is disclosed. The multirotor wind turbine (1) comprises two or more energy generating units (4), each mounted on an arm (3) extending from a tower (2) of the multirotor wind turbine (1). A transport system (14, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36) interconnects a lower interior part of the tower (2) with each of the energy generating units (4). A plurality of transport containers (15) is connectable to the transport system (14, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36) and configured to hold equipment (26) to be transported. A control unit is configured to receive information regarding contents and position of the transport containers (15), and to plan transport of the transport containers (15) via the transport system (14, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36), based on a service plan for the multirotor wind turbine (1).