F05B2240/60

Method and calculator unit for determining total damage to at least one rotating component of a drive train

A method for determining total damage to at least one rotating component of a drive train in a system, in particular a wind or wave energy system, includes determining over time during operation of the system a variable characterizing a rotational speed of the component and a variable characterizing a torque transmitted by the component. A load collective is determined in a calculator unit from the temporal progression of the variables, and the total damage is determined from a comparison of the determined load collective and a reference load collective.

WIND TURBINE WITH ROTOR LOCKING SYSTEM

A wind turbine (10) includes a main shaft (34) including a front end (34a), the front end (34a) including a first connecting structure (36). A rotor hub (22) includes a second connecting structure (40), wherein the second connecting structure (40) of the rotor hub (22) is fixed to the first connecting structure (36) of the main shaft (34). A plurality of blades (24) is coupled to the rotor hub (22). A rotor locking disc (32) is carried on the main shaft (34), the rotor locking disc (32) having an outer circumference (32a) and a plurality of recesses (50) on the outer circumference (32a), the recesses (50) having openings (50a) intersecting with the outer circumference (32a). At least one rotor locking pin (30) is movable between a disengaged position relative to at least one of the recesses (50) and an engaged position wherein the pin is located at least partially in one of the recesses (50) for locking the rotor hub (22) against rotation.

TRIBOELECTRIC NANOGENERATION MODULE, AND COMBINED WIND TURBINE AND METHOD THEREOF
20220205427 · 2022-06-30 ·

A triboelectric nanogeneration module, and a combined wind turbine and a method thereof. The triboelectric nanogeneration module includes a rotating disc, and moving friction plates and fixed friction plates that are oppositely arranged outside the radial direction of the rotating disc. A nano-friction material layer is arranged on the surface of each of the moving friction plates and the fixed friction plates. Driving devices are arranged on the rotating disc in the circumferential direction at intervals. The driving devices are used for extruding the moving friction plates to move to the positions at which the moving friction plates are in contact with the fixed friction plates. The moving friction plates are connected to reset devices used for separating the moving friction plates from the fixed friction plates. The moving friction plates perform straight reciprocating movement under the action of the driving devices and the reset devices.

Insulated shaft joint

The present invention relates to an insulated shaft joint (1) for electrically insulating a rotational member (2) from an end section of a shaft (3) to which the rotational member (2) is connected. The insulated shaft joint (1) comprises a plurality of first grooves (4) arranged in an outer surface of the end section of the shaft (3) and extending in an axial direction of the shaft (3), one or more rows of electrically insulating members (5), and an annular electrically insulating cage (6) arranged circumferentially around the plurality of first grooves (4). The insulating cage (6) comprises one or more rows of through-going openings (7), arranged circumferentially. The through-going openings (7) is being shaped and dimensioned so that they are adapted to surround and guide the insulating members (5). The rotational member (2) is arranged circumferentially around the annular electrically insulating cage (6). The rotational member (2) comprises a plurality of second grooves (8) arranged in an inner surface of the rotational member (2) and extending in an axial direction of shaft (3). The through-going openings (7) in the insulating cage (6) are arranged aligned with the plurality of first grooves (4) and the plurality of second grooves (8). The insulating members (5) are arranged in the through-going openings (7) of the insulating cage (6) and in the first and second grooves, so as to be adapted to transfer torque from the shaft to the rotational member (2) via the insulating members (5).

Wind turbine with modular main shaft fastening system and rotor locking disc

A wind turbine (10) includes a first connecting structure (36) associated with the main shaft (34) fixed to a second connecting structure (40) of a rotor hub (22). A plurality of blades (24) is coupled to the rotor hub (22). A rotor locking disc (32) is carried on the main shaft (34). The rotor locking disc (32) has a peripheral region and a plurality of rotor locking elements (50) in the peripheral region for receiving one or more rotor locking pins (30). The first connecting structure (36) includes at least first and second sets of fastener holes (38a, 38b, 38b′). The first set of fastener holes (38a) is located at a position radially inward of the rotor locking elements (50) and the second set of fastener holes (38b, 38b′) is located between adjacent rotor locking elements (50). The first and/or second set of fastener holes (38a, 38b, 38b′) are used to receive fasteners (39a, 39b) to secure the main shaft (34) to the rotor hub (22).

THE IMPELLER ASSEMBLY FOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER GENERATION DEVICE
20220136479 · 2022-05-05 ·

This invention aims to provide the composition of inlet so that the strong output may be provided by rotating with the state of high efficiency as the water falling energy and the flow pressure are simultaneously provided to the impeller and to provide impeller assembly for hydroelectric power generation device maximizing the output efficiency by improving the composition of impeller positively. Namely, this invention inserts the impeller in the main body of cylinder shape that the closed inner space is formed by the cover member, the driving shaft shall be supported in the bearing coupled to the cover member, the impeller installed in the inner space shall be driven by forming the inlet and the outlet in the main body in the impeller assembly for a hydroelectric power generation device; the abovementioned inlet, the fluid like the involute curve shall be supplied from the 12 o'clock direction to the 4 o'clock direction of the main body, the outlet is formed from 6 o'clock direction to 8 o'clock direction, the abovementioned impeller forms the plural fluid tanks opened toward the inner surface of the main body, the moment of rotation of the impeller shall be increased by forming the abovementioned fluid tank in the closed pressuring part is formed in the direction of 4 o'clock direction to 6 o'clock direction.

Wind turbine with rotor locking system

A wind turbine (10) includes a main shaft (34) including a front end (34a), the front end (34a) including a first connecting structure (36). A rotor hub (22) includes a second connecting structure (40), wherein the second connecting structure (40) of the rotor hub (22) is fixed to the first connecting structure (36) of the main shaft (34). A plurality of blades (24) is coupled to the rotor hub (22). A rotor locking disc (32) is carried on the main shaft (34), the rotor locking disc (32) having an outer circumference (32a) and a plurality of recesses (50) on the outer circumference (32a), the recesses (50) having openings (50a) intersecting with the outer circumference (32a). At least one rotor locking pin (30) is movable between a disengaged position relative to at least one of the recesses (50) and an engaged position wherein the pin is located at least partially in one of the recesses (50) for locking the rotor hub (22) against rotation.

Wind-driven energy converting device
11313350 · 2022-04-26 ·

Wind-driven energy converting device (2) is disclosed. The wind-driven energy converting device (2) comprises a main pendulum (20) comprising a pendulum bob (10) attached to a pendulum rod (6). A sail member (4) attached to the pendulum rod (6) in a higher position than the pendulum rod (6). The main pendulum (20) is suspended in a frame (8) by means of a bearing unit (18) allowing the pendulum rod (6) to be rotated about two perpendicular horizontal axes (X, Y) at the same time. The main pendulum (20) is mechanically attached to at least one secondary pendulum (14) by means of a connection structure (16). The secondary pendulum (14) is connected to and being configured to rotate a driving shaft (36) upon being moved due to motion of the main pendulum (20).

Integrated system and method for servicing a component of a wind turbine

An integrated repair system for servicing a component within the nacelle of the wind turbine uptower. The repair system includes at least one mounting location integrally formed into a bedplate support frame of the wind turbine and a frame assembly coupled to the bedplate support frame. The frame assembly supports at least one clamp element and at least one jack element. When the gearbox is moved in the nacelle during repair procedures, the repair system supports the main shaft uptower such that the rotor remains installed onto the rotor shaft.

EDGE PRESSURE RELIEVING GROOVE SHAFT

A main rotor shaft of a wind turbine configured to reducing contact pressure at a hub joint connection includes a flanged portion and a rod portion. The flanged portion includes an outer circumferential edge, an outer radial area, and an inner radial area. The outer radial area includes holes placed around the outer radial area for attachment to a wind turbine hub. The outer circumferential edge includes a groove placed atop the outer circumferential edge. The rod portion is formed with the inner radial area and configured for connection to a gearbox of a wind turbine