公开(公告)号：US10711764B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-14

申请号：US15550330

申请日：2016-02-12

Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S

Inventor： Torben Ladegaard Baun ,  Erik Carl Lehnskov Miranda

IPC: F03D7/02

Abstract: The invention is directed to a wind turbine system comprising a first pair of wind turbines mounted to a support structure by a first support arm arrangement, and a second pair of wind turbines mounted to the support structure by a second support arm arrangement. The first and second support arm arrangements are mounted to the support structure at a respective yaw unit so as to yaw about the major axis of the support structure. Moreover, the wind turbine system further includes a control system that is configured to control the yaw angle of each of the first and second support arm arrangements, wherein the control system is configured to identify the presence of a predetermined shutdown condition and, in response, the control system is operable to control the yaw angles of the first support arm arrangement and the second support arm arrangement to a predetermined safe state.

公开(公告)号：US20190120210A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-25

申请号：US16090683

申请日：2017-04-27

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Torben Ladegaard Baun ,  Gunnar K. Storgaard Pedersen ,  Ivar J.B.K. Jensen

IPC: F03D13/10 ,  F03D1/02

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for lifting a component (1a, 1b) of a multirotor wind turbine (100) from an initial position to an operating position. The initial position is near a base (2a) of a tower structure (2) of the wind turbine (100) while the operating position is arranged at a distance from the tower structure (2), on a load carrying structure (3) connected to the tower structure (2) and extending away from the tower structure (2). By operating a first hoisting mechanism provided at or near a connecting point between the tower structure (2) and a load carrying structure (3), and a second hoisting mechanism provided at or near the operating position, the component (1a, 1b) is moved from the initial position to the operating position along a predetermined path. The component (1a, 1b) is finally mounted on the load carrying structure (3) at the operating position.

公开(公告)号：US20180363631A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-20

申请号：US16061124

申请日：2016-12-21

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Jesper Lykkegaard Neubauer ,  Torben Ladegaard Baun ,  Ivar J.b.k. Jensen

IPC: F03D13/20 ,  F03D1/02

Abstract: A load carrying structure (3) for a multirotor wind turbine (1) is disclosed. The load carrying structure (3) comprises a first load carrying arrangement (4) and a second load carrying arrangement (4), and each load carrying arrangement (4) comprises a primary structure (9) and at least two secondary structures (10), the secondary structures (10) extending on opposing sides of the primary structure (9) between an energy generating unit (5) carried by the load carrying arrangement (4) and an attachment point at a tower structure (2). Gravity acting on the energy generating units (5) causes push in the primary structures (9) and pull in the secondary structures (10), thereby causing preload of the secondary structures (10). The load carrying structure (3) is capable of handling thrust loads.

公开(公告)号：US20180023544A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15552368

申请日：2016-03-18

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Torben Ladegaard Baun ,  Henrik Kudsk

IPC: F03D1/02 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F16H7/02 ,  F03D15/00 ,  F03D80/80 ,  F03D7/02 ,  F03D13/20

CPC classification number: F03D1/02 ,  F03D1/065 ,  F03D7/0204 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F03D13/22 ,  F03D15/00 ,  F03D80/82 ,  F05B2260/4021 ,  F05B2260/40311 ,  F05B2260/505 ,  F16H7/02 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/725 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: A wind turbine (11) comprising a tower structure (12, 13) and two or more rotors (1). Each rotor (1) comprises a hollow king pin (2) and a hub (4) carrying one or more rotor blades (14). The hollow king pin (2) is formed in a single cylindrical piece, and is mounted on the tower structure (12, 13). The hub (4) is rotatably mounted on the hollow cylindrical king pin (2). A generator (6) is operationally coupled to the hub (4) in such a manner that rotational movements of the hub (4) are transferred to the generator (6). The tower structure comprises a main tower part (12) being anchored, at a lower part, to a foundation structure, and at least two arms (13), each arm (13) extending away from the main tower part (12) along a direction having a horizontal component. Each arm (13) carries at least one rotor (1).

公开(公告)号：US20160258418A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US15031488

申请日：2014-10-20

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Henrik Kudsk ,  Jesper Lykkegaard Neubauer ,  Torben Ladegaard Baun

IPC: F03D9/00 ,  F03D1/00 ,  F03D15/00 ,  F03D80/80 ,  F03D7/02

CPC classification number: F03D15/10 ,  F03D7/0204 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D15/00 ,  F03D80/50 ,  F03D80/70 ,  F03D80/82 ,  F03D80/88 ,  F05B2260/4021 ,  Y02E10/725 ,  Y02E10/726

Abstract: A wind turbine (1) comprising a nacelle, a hub (4), a rotating shaft (14) arranged to be connected to a generator (12) in order to transfer rotational movement to the generator (12), and a gear arrangement (7). The gear arrangement (7) comprises a number of pulleys (8, 9, 11) and a number of belts (15, 16) interconnecting the pulleys (8, 9, 11) in order to transfer rotational movements between the pulleys (8, 9, 11), thereby transferring rotational movements from the hub (4) to the rotating shaft (14). The hub (4) is arranged between the gear arrangement (7) and the nacelle in order to allow easy replacement of the belts (15, 16) of the gear arrangement (7).

Abstract translation: 一种风力涡轮机（1），包括机舱，轮毂（4），设置成连接到发电机（12）以将旋转运动传递到发电机（12）的旋转轴（14），以及齿轮装置 7）。 齿轮装置（7）包括多个带轮（8,9,11）和多个带（15,16），彼此互连的皮带轮（8,9,11），以便在皮带轮（8,8） 从而将旋转运动从轮毂（4）传递到旋转轴（14）。 轮毂（4）布置在齿轮装置（7）和机舱之间，以便容易地更换齿轮装置（7）的皮带（15,16）。

公开(公告)号：US12203452B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-21

申请号：US18276674

申请日：2022-02-09

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Marcin Blazniak Andreasen ,  Jesper Nyvad ,  Renato Catroga ,  Torben Ladegaard Baun

IPC: F03D80/60 ,  F03D1/00

Abstract: A wind turbine (10) includes a nacelle (14) with a longitudinal axis (LA) aligned with the flow of the incoming wind during operation. When so aligned, the nacelle defines a longitudinal direction (X). The wind turbine (10) includes one or more heat-generating components (22) and a modular cooler (24) operatively coupled to the one or more heat-generating components (22). The modular cooler (24) includes one or more cooling modules (30) with each including one or more cooling units (32). Each cooling unit (32) includes a heat exchanger (40) defining a cooling area (38), which defines a normal axis (NA) and a deflector plate (42) to divert the flow of the incoming wind by an angle less than 180° relative to the longitudinal direction (X). Each cooling unit (32) is oriented such that the normal axis (NA) is non-parallel to the longitudinal axis (LA). The modular cooler (24) is scalable in multiple dimensions to increase the cooling capacity of the cooler (24). A method of assembling the modular cooler (24) is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20240263617A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-08

申请号：US18567902

申请日：2022-06-24

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Jens-Jørgen Hansen ,  Torben Ladegaard Baun ,  Jesper Lykkegaard Neubauer ,  Christian Skov

IPC: F03D13/20

CPC classification number: F03D13/201 ,  F05B2240/912 ,  F05B2240/917

Abstract: A wind turbine (10) supported by a plurality of cables (20). The wind turbine (10) includes a tower (12) fixed at one end to a foundation (16) and including at least two tower sections (12a, 12b, 12c), including an upper section and a lower section. Each of the upper and lower sections includes an inwardly directed flange (82, 90) having a plurality of through-bores (84, 92). The inwardly directed flange (90) of the lower section further includes a plurality of second bores (104) spaced apart from the plurality of through-bores (92). An interface module (18, 120) is secured between the upper and lower section and includes a ring (62) from which one or more cars (50, 204) extend outwardly, each ear (50, 204) being configured to be coupled to one of the plurality of cables (20). The ring (62) includes a plurality of through-bores (72) that align with the through-bores (84, 92) in the inwardly directed flanges (82, 90) of each of the upper and lower tower sections and a plurality of additional bores (96) that align with the plurality of second bores (104) in the inwardly directed flange (90) of the lower section. A method of installing a wind turbine (10) having a cabled tower (12) is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：USD1025916S1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-07

申请号：US35517122

申请日：2022-05-12

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Designer： Torben Ladegaard Baun

Abstract: 1. Wind turbine nacelle
2. Wind turbine nacelle
Design no. 1 is a wind turbine nacelle; Design no. 2 is a wind turbine nacelle.
Figure 1.1 is a front and right side perspective view of a first embodiment of a wind turbine nacelle showing the new design;
Figure 1.2 is a front elevation view thereof;
Figure 1.3 is a rear elevation view thereof;
Figure 1.4 is a top plan view thereof;
Figure 1.5 is a bottom plan view thereof;
Figure 1.6 is a left side elevation view thereof;
Figure 1.7 is a right side elevation view thereof;
Figure 1.8 is a rear and right side perspective view thereof;
Figure 2.1 is a front and right side perspective view of a second embodiment of a wind turbine nacelle showing the new design;
Figure 2.2 is a front elevation view thereof;
Figure 2.3 is a rear elevation view thereof;
Figure 2.4 is a top plan view thereof;
Figure 2.5 is a bottom plan view thereof;
Figure 2.6 is a left side elevation view thereof;
Figure 2.7 is a right side elevation view thereof; and
Figure 2.8 is a rear and right side perspective view thereof.

公开(公告)号：US20230340941A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-26

申请号：US17923059

申请日：2021-05-05

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Torben Ladegaard Baun ,  Rolf C.B. Alexandersen

IPC: F03D13/10 ,  B66C23/20

CPC classification number: F03D13/10 ,  B66C23/207 ,  F05B2230/61

Abstract: A method for making a nacelle and a nacelle for attachment to a wind turbine tower. The method comprising providing a main frame configured to form a load path from a drive train to the wind turbine tower, providing, on the main frame, a mounting structure for mounting a crane, providing a crane for mounting on the mounting structure, and mounting the crane to the mounting structure before the nacelle is attached to the wind turbine tower. The crane can then be used for assembly operation before the nacelle is attached to the wind turbine tower, e.g. at an assembly facility away from the tower where the wind turbine is erected.

公开(公告)号：US20220403827A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-22

申请号：US17772312

申请日：2020-11-23

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Torben Ladegaard Baun ,  Jesper Lykkegaard Neubauer

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. 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.