公开(公告)号：WO2015003708A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：PCT/DK2014/050172

申请日：2014-06-17

Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S

Inventor： BAUN, Torben Friis ,  NEUBAUER, Jesper Lykkegaard ,  LINDHOLST, Peter

IPC: F03D11/02 ,  F16G9/00

CPC classification number: F03D15/10 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D15/00 ,  F05B2260/402 ,  F05B2260/4021 ,  F16G9/00 ,  F16H7/04 ,  F16H7/08 ,  F16H55/50 ,  F16H57/01 ,  Y02E10/722

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rope-driven transmission for a wind turbine. The transmission comprises an input rotary member for being operatively connected to a rotor of a wind turbine and in rotational connection with at least one secondary shaft which is arranged in parallel with the rotational axis of said input rotary member, wherein said secondary shaft is adapted for operative connection with an output member of at least one electrical generator, wherein said rotational connection between said input rotary member and said at least one secondary shaft is provided by a rope, the course of said rope defining a rope path, and wherein said rope path includes a plurality of turns around said input rotary member and said secondary shaft. The transmission facilitates an easy monitoring and maintenance of the transmission. The invention further relates to a method of maintaining the transmission by replacing the rope. The invention further relates to a wind turbine generator comprising the transmission.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于风力涡轮机的绳索驱动变速器。 变速器包括用于可操作地连接到风力涡轮机的转子并与至少一个与所述输入旋转构件的旋转轴线平行设置的副轴旋转连接的输入旋转构件，其中所述副轴适于 与至少一个发电机的输出构件的操作连接，其中所述输入旋转构件和所述至少一个次级轴之间的所述旋转连接由绳索提供，所述绳索的路线限定绳索路径，并且其中所述绳索路径 包括围绕所述输入旋转构件和所述次级轴的多个匝。 该传输方便了传输的简单监视和维护。 本发明还涉及通过更换绳索来维持变速器的方法。 本发明还涉及一种包括变速器的风力涡轮发电机。

公开(公告)号：WO2013120495A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：PCT/DK2013/050023

申请日：2013-01-25

Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S

Inventor： BAUN, Torben Friis ,  NEUBAUER, Jesper Lykkegaard

IPC: F16C33/76 ,  F16C33/78 ,  F16J15/34

CPC classification number: F16C33/7886 ,  F16C33/76 ,  F16C2300/14 ,  F16C2360/31 ,  F16J15/344 ,  F16J15/3452 ,  F16J15/3456

Abstract: A blade bearing for mounting a blade of a wind turbine to a hub of the wind turbine comprises first and second bearing rings arranged next to each other and a seal arrangement covering a space between the first and second bearing rings. One of the first or second bearing rings is configured to mount to the blade, and the other is configured to mount to the hub. The first and second bearing rings each have an axially-facing surface and a radially-facing surface. The seal arrangement includes a first seal element statically coupled to the axially-facing surface of the first bearing ring, a second seal element statically coupled to the axially-facing surface of the second bearing ring, and a holding member secured to the axially-facing surface of the first bearing ring. The first seal element is statically coupled to the holding member. The second seal element is dynamically coupled to the holding member and/or the first seal element.

Abstract translation: 用于将风力涡轮机的叶片安装到风力涡轮机的轮毂的叶片轴承包括彼此相邻布置的第一和第二轴承环以及覆盖第一和第二轴承环之间的空间的密封装置。 第一或第二轴承环中的一个被配置成安装到叶片，而另一个构造成安装到轮毂。 第一和第二轴承环各自具有面向轴向的表面和径向表面。 密封装置包括与第一轴承环的轴向相对的表面静态联接的第一密封元件，与第二轴承环的轴向相对的表面静态联接的第二密封元件，以及固定到轴向相对的 第一轴承圈的表面。 第一密封元件静止地联接到保持构件。 第二密封元件动态地联接到保持构件和/或第一密封元件。

公开(公告)号：WO2010125000A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：PCT/EP2010/055443

申请日：2010-04-23

Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S ,  BAUN, Torben Friis ,  ANDERSEN, Jesper Lykkegaard ,  LAURSEN, Lasse Mygind

Inventor： BAUN, Torben Friis ,  ANDERSEN, Jesper Lykkegaard ,  LAURSEN, Lasse Mygind

IPC: F03D11/00 ,  F16C17/24 ,  F16C33/58 ,  F16C33/66 ,  F16N11/00

CPC classification number: F16N37/003 ,  F03D80/70 ,  F16C33/6622 ,  F16C2300/14 ,  F16C2360/31 ,  Y02E10/722

Abstract: The invention provides a bearing for attaching a wind turbine blade to a wind turbine hub, the bearing comprising a stationary ring, a movable ring which can rotate relative to the stationary ring, a grease lubrication structure, and a canister for collecting grease. The grease lubrication structure forms an outlet for releasing grease from a space between the stationary ring and the movable ring and the canister comprises an inner space with at least one inlet in releasable fluid communication with the outlet. The outlet and the inlet comprise cooperating coupling elements adapted for releasable snap-connection of the outlet to the inlet. Due to the snap-connection, the canister is easily removed and replaced in connection with maintenance of the wind turbine even though the space in the hub is typically very limited.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于将风力涡轮机叶片附接到风力涡轮机轮毂的轴承，该轴承包括固定环，可相对于固定环旋转的可移动环，脂润滑结构和用于收集润滑脂的罐。 脂润滑结构形成用于从固定环和可移动环之间的空间释放油脂的出口，并且罐包括内部空间，其具有至少一个与出口可流体连通的入口。 出口和入口包括适合于出口到入口的可释放卡扣连接的配合联接元件。 由于卡扣连接，即使毂中的空间通常非常有限，罐也容易地与风力涡轮机的维护相关联地被移除和更换。

公开(公告)号：WO2013185765A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：PCT/DK2013/050122

申请日：2013-05-01

Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S

Inventor： CHRISTOFFERSEN, Leif ,  BAUN, Torben Friis ,  ANDERSEN, Jesper Lykkegaard

IPC: F03D1/06 ,  F03D11/00

CPC classification number: F03D1/0658 ,  F03D1/0691 ,  F03D7/0224 ,  F03D7/04 ,  F03D80/00 ,  F03D80/50 ,  F03D80/70 ,  F05B2240/912 ,  F05B2250/314 ,  Y02E10/721

Abstract: A wind turbine is described which comprises a tower, a nacelle mounted to the top of the tower, and a rotor mounted to the nacelle. The rotor comprises two or more blades mounted to a central hub. The hub supports two or more annular pitch bearings associated respectively with the two or more blades. Each pitch bearing defines a bearing plane inclined at a first angle with respect to a horizontal plane when the respective blade is oriented in a downwardly direction in alignment with the tower. Each pitch bearing is spanned by a hub plate; and a work platform integral with or mounted to the hub plate lies generally in a plane at a second angle to the horizontal plane when the respective blade is oriented in a downwardly direction in alignment with the tower, which second angle is less than the first angle. The work platform provides a substantially horizontal platform for use by maintenance personnel when installing or servicing components in and around the hub.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种风力涡轮机，其包括塔架，安装到塔顶部的机舱和安装到机舱的转子。 转子包括安装到中心毂的两个或更多个叶片。 轮毂支撑分别与两个或更多个叶片相关联的两个或更多个环形变桨轴承。 每个变桨轴承限定相对于水平面以第一角度倾斜的轴承平面，当相应的叶片朝向与塔架对准的向下方向时。 每个变桨轴承由轮毂板跨越; 并且与所述毂板成一体或安装在所述毂板上的工作平台大体上位于与所述水平面成第二角度的平面中，当所述各个叶片朝向与所述塔对准的向下方向时，所述第二角度小于所述第一角度 。 工作平台提供了一个基本上水平的平台，供维护人员在安装或维护集线器内和周围的组件时使用。

公开(公告)号：WO2013107452A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：PCT/DK2012/050486

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S

Inventor： LINDHOLST, Peter ,  NEUBAUER, Jesper Lykkegaard ,  MØLGAARD JEPPESEN, Ole ,  BAUN, Torben Friis

IPC: F03D1/06 ,  F03D11/00

CPC classification number: F16C35/06 ,  B23P15/003 ,  F03D1/0658 ,  F03D80/70 ,  F05B2230/60 ,  F05B2260/79 ,  F05B2280/702 ,  F16C19/08 ,  F16C19/28 ,  F16C33/60 ,  F16C43/04 ,  F16C2202/06 ,  F16C2360/31 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/722 ,  Y02P70/523 ,  Y10T29/49684

Abstract: A blade bearing for mounting a blade of a wind turbine to a hub of the wind turbine comprises inner and outer rings arranged next to each other. One of the inner and outer rings is configured to mount to the blade, and the other is configured to mount to the hub. At least two rows of rolling elements are positioned between the inner and outer rings. Upper and lower rows of the rolling elements are located in respective upper and lower planes. A support structure is secured to the inner ring and extends in a substantially radial direction between the upper and lower planes. The support structure has non-uniform stiffness characteristics in a circumferential direction. A method of manufacturing a blade bearing is also provided.

Abstract translation: 用于将风力涡轮机的叶片安装到风力涡轮机的轮毂的叶片轴承包括彼此相邻布置的内圈和外圈。 内圈和外圈中的一个被配置成安装到刀片，而另一个被配置成安装到轮毂。 至少两排滚动元件位于内圈和外圈之间。 滚动元件的上排和下排位于相应的上平面和下平面中。 支撑结构被固定到内环并且在上平面和下平面之间沿大致径向方向延伸。 支撑结构在圆周方向上具有不均匀的刚度特性。 还提供了一种制造叶片轴承的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2014005588A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：PCT/DK2013/050204

申请日：2013-06-20

Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S

Inventor： BAUN, Torben Friis ,  NEUBAUER, Jesper Lykkegaard

IPC: F03D1/06 ,  F03D11/00

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 comprising a nacelle, a rotor comprising 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.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种风力涡轮机，其包括机舱，转子，其包括附接到轮毂的至少一个叶片，以及用于将电力从机舱提供给转子的供电结构。 转子围绕旋转轴线可旋转地连接到机舱。 供电结构包括具有电气连接机舱和转子的连接方式的开关和电气断开机舱和转子的断开模式。 此外，当转子不旋转时，开关适于从断开模式切换到连接模式。

公开(公告)号：WO2012048711A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：PCT/DK2011/050384

申请日：2011-10-14

Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S ,  THOMSEN, Keld ,  BAUN, Torben Friis ,  SUKUMARAN, Vivek Anand ,  LAURSEN, Lasse Mygind

Inventor： THOMSEN, Keld ,  BAUN, Torben Friis ,  SUKUMARAN, Vivek Anand ,  LAURSEN, Lasse Mygind

IPC: F16N7/16 ,  F16H57/04

CPC classification number: F16N7/16 ,  F16H57/0431 ,  F16H57/0495 ,  F16N2210/12

Abstract: A lubrication pinion (10) for applying lubricant to a gear in a wind turbine comprises a support (12) defining a socket (18) having an opening, a shaft (14) coupled to the support (12) next to the socket (18), a pinion wheel (16) mounted on the shaft (14), and a joint member (20) having a ball portion (70) at least partially captured in the socket (18) and a shaft portion (72) extending through the opening to the socket. The support (12) can rotate about the shaft portion (72) of the joint member (20) and pivot about the ball portion (70) to be moved into one or more locked positions. A method of lubricating and service a gear with the lubrication is also disclosed where the service is performed while the support is maintained in one of the locked positions.

Abstract translation: 用于将润滑剂施加到风力涡轮机中的齿轮的润滑小齿轮（10）包括限定具有开口的插座（18）的支撑件（12），与所述插座（18）相邻的所述支撑件（12）的轴（14） ），安装在所述轴（14）上的小齿轮（16）和具有至少部分地捕获在所述插座（18）中的滚珠部分（70）的接合构件（20）和延伸穿过所述轴 打开插座。 支撑件（12）可以围绕关节构件（20）的轴部分（72）旋转并围绕球部分（70）枢转以移动到一个或多个锁定位置。 还公开了润滑和维护具有润滑的齿轮的方法，其中在支撑件保持在其中一个锁定位置的情况下执行服务。

公开(公告)号：WO2012034564A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：PCT/DK2011/050345

申请日：2011-09-14

Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S ,  BITSCH, Michael Lundgaard ,  BAUN, Torben Friis

Inventor： BITSCH, Michael Lundgaard ,  BAUN, Torben Friis

IPC: F03D1/06

CPC classification number: F03D1/0658 ,  F03D13/10 ,  F05B2230/608 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/728 ,  Y02P70/523 ,  Y10T29/49321

Abstract: The application describes an apparatus for and a method of mounting wind turbine blades on a wind turbine tower. A number of guide rods 94 are provided in the vicinity of the blade root and hub for connection to corresponding socket sections 96. The guide rods 94 and socket sections 96 are provided on respective ones of a wind turbine blade and a wind turbine hub to facilitate connection of one to the other. The guide rods 94 and the sockets 96 may be provide on the same or on different ones of the blade or hub. The guide rods and sockets allow the blade to be positioned at the hub in the correct rotational orientation to facilitate connection of the necessary fasteners.

Abstract translation: 本申请描述了一种将风力涡轮机叶片安装在风力涡轮机塔架上的装置和方法。 多个导杆94设置在叶片根部和轮毂附近，用于连接到对应的插座部分96.导杆94和插座部分96设置在风力涡轮机叶片和风力涡轮机轮毂的相应的一个上，以方便 一个连接到另一个。 引导杆94和插座96可以设置在刀片或轮毂上的相同或不同的刀片或轮毂上。 引导杆和插座允许刀片以正确的旋转方向定位在毂处，以便于连接所需的紧固件。

公开(公告)号：WO2015086025A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：PCT/DK2014/050418

申请日：2014-12-08

Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S

Inventor： BAUN, Torben Friis ,  HANSEN, Anders Niels ,  LYNGBY, Claus Grøn

IPC: F03D11/00

CPC classification number: F03D80/30 ,  F05B2260/50 ,  Y02E10/72

Abstract: A rotor-blade discharge unit enabling electric charges to be discharged from a rotor blade of a wind turbine, the rotor blade discharge unit comprising at least one current transfer arrangement, the current transfer arrangement comprising: a roller device, an electrically conductive slideway, and a spark gap, wherein the roller device is biased towards the conductive slideway and is movable relative to the conductive slideway, the roller device comprising: at least one contact wheel, having a rolling surface and the contact wheel is arranged to roll on the conductive slideway and is biased towards the conductive slideway, wherein the rolling surface is arranged to deform against the conductive slideway under the bias acting on the roller device, wherein the contact wheel and the conductive slideway form a first current path to discharge the electric charges and wherein the spark gap forms a second current path upon occurrence of a spark bridging the spark gap, wherein the second current path is connected in parallel to said first current path.

Abstract translation: 一种转子叶片放电单元，其使得电荷能够从风力涡轮机的转子叶片排出，所述转子叶片排出单元包括至少一个电流传输装置，所述电流传输装置包括：辊装置，导电滑道和 火花隙，其中所述辊装置被朝向所述导电滑道偏置并且可相对于所述导电滑道移动，所述辊装置包括：至少一个接触轮，具有滚动表面，并且所述接触轮设置成在导电滑道上滚动 并且偏向所述导电滑道，其中所述滚动表面布置成在作用在所述滚筒装置上的偏压下抵靠所述导电滑道变形，其中所述接触轮和所述导电滑道形成第一电流路径以排出所述电荷，并且其中 当发生火花隙的火花发生时，火花隙形成第二电流路径，其中第二电极 t路径与所述第一电流路径并联连接。

公开(公告)号：WO2015058770A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：PCT/DK2014/050341

申请日：2014-10-20

Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S

Inventor： KUDSK, Henrik ,  NEUBAUER, Jesper Lykkegaard ,  BAUN, Torben Friis

IPC: F03D11/02

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）。