Tower adapter and method for securing a tower adapter to a tower The invention relates to a tower adapter (10) securable on an outer surface (101) of a tower (100), for example the tower (100) of an offshore wind turbine, against falling, using tension load transfer means (2) with at least one tension load pathway element (3, 4; 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B) being bowable. The tower adapter (10) includes abutment means (16) for abutment on the outer surface (101) of the tower (100), and a securing device (19) for engagement with the tension load transfer means (2) for securing the tower adapter (10) against normal displacement away from the outer surface (101) of the tower (100). In order to facilitate easy and safe parking of bulky loads at the tower of the offshore wind turbine, the tower adapter (10) is configured such that the abutment means (16) secure the tower adapter (10) against falling by frictional engagement with the outer surface (101) of the tower (100) when the tower adapter (10) is secured against normal displacement away from the outer surface (101) of the tower (100) by the engagement of the securing device (19) with the tension load transfer means (2). The invention further relates to a tower adapter system (1) and a method for securing a tower (10) on an outer surface (101) of a tower (100).
A wind turbine blade maintenance platform (8) including a frame having a blade access area (20) structured and arranged to accommodate blade (6) of a wind turbine, a tower end (18), and a front end (19), and sealing means (21) structured and arranged to contact the blade (6) is described. Such a platform should allow working at the blade (6) even at rainy weather. To this end the sealing means (21) includes a drain path (25), wherein the drain path (25) opens into the blade access area (20).
Temporary enclosure (1) for at least a part of a rotor blade connected to a wind power plant having a tower and a rotor top part, the enclosure (1) having a framework (2); one or more walls (3); a roof (4); said roof extends from said wall towards said blade; said framework (2) stretching said walls (3) said that a volume is enclosed below the roof (4) wherein said framework (2) includes one or more frame parts (5), a connection (6) for connection of the one or more frame parts (5) and an activation means (7) for activation a change in the framework (2) whereby the volume enclosed by the enclosure (1) change.
A blade access arrangement for a rotor blade of a wind power plant having a tower, the arrangement including a platform, a tower guide for guiding the platform against the tower, a bar arrangement capable of being displaced in relation to the platform and connecting the platform with the tower guiding. The blade access arrangement including a hoisting arrangement for hoisting the blade access arrangement up and down, where the bar arrangement includes an extension beam connected to the bar arrangement via a hinge.
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Temporary enclosure (1) for at least a part of a rotor blade connected to a wind power plant having a tower and a rotor top part, the enclosure (1) having a framework (2); one or more walls (3); a roof (4); said roof extends from said wall towards said blade; said framework (2) stretching said walls (3) said that a volume is enclosed below the roof (4) wherein said framework (2) includes one or more frame parts (5), a connection (6) for connection of the one or more frame parts (5) and an activation means (7) for activation a change in the framework (2) whereby the volume enclosed by the enclosure (1) change.
A wind turbine blade maintenance platform (8) comprising a frame having a blade access area (20) structured and arranged to accommodate blade (6) of a wind turbine, a tower end (18), and a front end (19), and sealing means (21) structured and arranged to contact the blade (6) is described. Such a platform should allow working at the blade (6) even at rainy weather. To this end the sealing means (21) comprise a drain path (25), wherein the drain path (25) opens into the blade access area (20).
A wind turbine blade maintenance platform (8) comprising a frame having a blade access area (20) structured and arranged to accommodate blade (6) of a wind turbine, a tower end (18), and a front end (19), and sealing means (21) structured and arranged to contact the blade (6) is described. Such a platform should allow working at the blade (6) even at rainy weather. To this end the sealing means (21) comprise a drain path (25), wherein the drain path (25) opens into the blade access area (20).
A blade access arrangement for a rotor blade of a wind power plant is described, the arrangement including a platform (1) having at least two sub-platforms (3, 4, 5, 6) which are moveably connected to each other by means of a connecting arrangement. In such a platform the sub-platforms should keep a predetermined orientation to the rotor blade. To this end the connection arrangement comprises at least two connectors (9, 10), the connectors (9, 10) having the same length and at least at their ends the same distance to each other.
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A blade access arrangement (1) for a rotor blade (2) of a wind power plant having a tower (4) is described, the arrangement (1) including a platform (10) having blade guide means (12, 13) for guiding the platform against the blade and tower guide means (14) for guiding a platform (10) against the tower. Such a blade access arrangement should allow a safe access to the blade. To this end the platform 10 is adjustable in an open configuration, in which the blade can enter the blade guide means, (12, 13), and in a closed configuration, in which the platform (10) is guided by the blade (2).
The invention relates to a blade access arrangement (1) for a rotor blade (2) of a wind power plant (3) having a tower (4), the arrangement (1) comprising a platform (5) having a number of sub-platforms (6, 7, 8, 9) movably connected to each other by means of a connecting arrangement, tower guide means (10) for guiding the platform (5) against the tower (4), a bar arrangement (11, 12) connecting the platform (5) with the tower guiding means (10) and a hoisting arrangement for hoisting the blade access arrangement (1) up and down, where the bar arrangement (11, 12) at an end is connected to the tower guide means (10) by a pivot point (23, 24) and in a distance from the end of the bar arrangement (11, 12), the bar arrangement (11,12) is connected to a sub- platform (6, 7) of the platform (5) by a further pivot point (123, 124) and that the bar arrangement (11, 12) is connected to another sub-platform (9) by a pair of displaceable connections (40a, 40b) capable of being displaced in a direction crosswise to a lengthwise direction of the bar arrangement (11, 12).
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TOWER GUIDE ARRANGEMENT FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE ACCESS PLATFORM
The invention relates to a blade access arrangement (1) for a rotor blade of a wind power plant having a tower, the arrangement (1) comprising a platform (2), tower guide means (3) for guiding the platform (2) against the tower, a bar arrangement (4, 5) capable of being displaced in relation to the platform (2) and connecting the platform (2) with the tower guiding means (3), said blade access arrangement (1) comprising a hoisting arrangement for hoisting the blade access arrangement (1) up and down, where the bar arrangement (4, 5) comprises an extension beam (12, 13) connected to the bar arrangement (4, 5) via a hinge (14).
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Temporary enclosure (1) for at least a part of a rotor blade connected to a wind power plant having a tower and a rotor top part, the enclosure (1) comprising; - A framework (2) - One or more walls (3) - a roof (4); said roof extends from said wall towards said blade; said framework (2) stretching said walls (3) said that a volume is enclosed below the roof (4) wherein said framework (2) comprising one or more frame parts (5), a connection (6) for connection of the one or more frame parts (5) and an activation 10 means (7) for activation a change in the framework (2) whereby the volume enclosed by the enclosure (1) change.
The invention relates to a blade access arrangement (1) for a rotor blade (2) of a wind power plant (3) having a tower (4), the arrangement (1) comprising a platform (5) having two sides (6, 7) extending from a front end (8) to a back end (9) of the platform (5) tower guide means (10) for guiding the platform (5) against the tower (4), a bar arrangement (11, 12) comprising one or more bars connecting the platform (5) with the tower guiding means (10) and a hoisting arrangement for hoisting the blade access arrangement (1) up and down, which hoisting arrangement comprises a pair of hoisting means (13, 14) placed on each side (6, 7) of the platform (5), where the hoisting arrangement (13, 14) comprises a further hoisting means (15) placed on a hoisting arm (16), which arm (16) is connected pivotably to the back end (9) of the platform (5), the back end (9) of the platform (5) being the end closest to the tower guide means (10).
The present invention relates to a water intrusion prevention system (1) mounting on a turbine blade (100) of a wind turbine. In order to exhibit excellent weather protection, the water intrusion prevention system (1) comprises a connecting means (10) adapted for removably fixing the water intrusion prevention system (1) on the turbine blade (100), further a collar sheet (20) disposed on the connecting means (10) and having a collar portion (22) extending away from the connecting means (10), the collar portion (22) constituting an upper collar sealing round about against an outer surface (101) of the turbine blade (100) if the water prevention system (1) is mounted on the turbine blade (100). In addition, the water intrusion prevention system (1) includes an umbrella sheet (30) disposed over the connecting means (10), the umbrella sheet (30) covering an upper side of the pressing means (10) and protruding laterally downwards away from the connecting means (10) round about the turbine blade (100) if the water prevention system (1) is mounted on the turbine blade (100). The umbrella sheet (30) sealingly adjoins the collar portion (22).
A blade access arrangement for a rotor blade of a wind power plant is described, the arrangement comprising a platform (1) having at least two sub-platforms (3, 4, 5, 6) which are moveably connected to each other by means of a connecting arrangement. In such a platform the sub-platforms should keep a predetermined orientation to the rotor blade. To this end the connection arrangement comprises at least two connectors (9, 10), the connectors (9, 10) having the same length and at least at their ends the same distance to each other.
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Blade access arrangement for a rotor blade of a wind power plant A blade access arrangement (1) for a rotor blade (2) of a wind power plant having a tower (4) is described, the arrangement (1) comprising a platform (10) having blade guide means (12, 13) for guiding the platform against the blade and tower guide means (14) for guiding a platform (10) against the tower. Such a blade access arrangement should allow a safe access to the blade. To this end the platform 10 is adjustable in an open configuration, in which the blade can enter the blade guide means, (12, 13), and in a closed configuration, in which the platform (10) is guided by the blade (2).
A blade access arrangement for a rotor blade of a wind power plant is described, the arrangement comprising a platform (1) having at least two sub-platforms (3, 4, 5, 6) which are moveably connected to each other by means of a connecting arrangement. In such a platform the sub-platforms should keep a predetermined orientation to the rotor blade. To this end the connection arrangement comprises at least two connectors (9, 10), the connectors (9, 10) having the same length and at least at their ends the same distance to each other.
A blade access arrangement for a rotor blade of a wind power plant is described, the arrangement comprising a platform the arrangement (1) comprising a platform (10), tower guide means (14) for guiding the platform (10) against the tower (4), bar arrangement (23, 24) connecting the platform (10) with the tower guiding means (14) and a hoisting arrangement (25) for hoisting the blade access arrangement (1) up and down. In such an arrangement a stable and horizontal movement is important. To this end the hoisting arrangement (25) comprising a bar suspension point (26) placed at the bar arrangement (23, 24).
Blade access arrangement for a rotor blade of a wind power plant A blade access arrangement (1) for a rotor blade (2) of a wind power plant having a tower (4) is described, the arrangement (1) comprising a platform (10) having blade guide means (12, 13) for guiding the platform against the blade and tower guide means (14) for guiding a platform (10) against the tower. Such a blade access arrangement should allow a safe access to the blade. To this end the platform 10 is adjustable in an open configuration, in which the blade can enter the blade guide means, (12, 13), and in a closed configuration, in which the platform (10) is guided by the blade (2).
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The present invention relates to a lifting harness (1) for lifting a blade tip extension (100) for a wind turbine blade. In order to facilitates the lifting and mounting of the blade extensions tip extension (100). The lifting harness is disclosed and explained in relation to a lifting of a blade tip extension. The lifting harness could as well be used for lifting of other objects which need to be aligned to the inclination of the element to which it is lifted up to or down to. The lifting harness (1) comprises a bearing structure including at least a circumferential top harness band (11), a circumferential bottom harness band (13), two front harness straps (14, 15) and two corresponding two back harness straps. The front harness straps (14, 15) connect the bottom harness band (13) with a front anchor point portion (11c) of the top harness band (11) where a front anchor point (12) is disposed and the back harness straps connecting the bottom harness band (13) with a back anchor point portion of the top harness band (11) where the back anchor point is disposed.Furthermore, a rear edge portion (11b) of the top harness band (11) extending between the front anchor point portion (11c) and the back anchor point portion is shorter or longer than a front edge portion (11a) of the top harness band (11) extending between the front anchor point portion (11c) and the back anchor point portion opposite to the rear edge portion (11b)
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B66C 1/10 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means
The present invention relates to a water intrusion prevention system (1) mounting on a turbine blade (100) of a wind turbine. In order to exhibit excellent weather protection, the water intrusion prevention system (1) comprises a connecting means (10) adapted for removably fixing the water intrusion prevention system (1) on the turbine blade (100), further a collar sheet (20) disposed on the connecting means (10) and having a collar portion (22) extending away from the connecting means (10), the collar portion (22) constituting an upper collar sealing round about against an outer surface (101) of the turbine blade (100) if the water prevention system (1) is mounted on the turbine blade (100). In addition, the water intrusion prevention system (1) includes an umbrella sheet (30) disposed over the connecting means (10), the umbrella sheet (30) covering an upper side of the pressing means (10) and protruding laterally downwards away from the connecting means (10) round about the turbine blade (100) if the water prevention system (1) is mounted on the turbine blade (100). The umbrella sheet (30) sealingly adjoins the collar portion (22).
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Elevating or lifting work platforms; Elevating or lifting work platforms for wind turbine blade access, inspection, service and repair; wind turbines Rental or leasing of elevating or lifting work platforms; Rental or leasing of elevating or lifting work platforms for wind turbine blade access, inspection, service and repair
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Elevating or lifting work platforms and installations; Elevating or lifting work platforms for wind turbine blade access, inspection, service and repair; wind turbines. Rental or leasing of elevating or lifting work platforms; Rental or leasing of elevating or lifting work platforms for wind turbine blade access, inspection, service and repair.
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Lifting device for connecting two rotor blade segments of a wind turbine
A lifting device for connecting two rotor blade segments of a wind turbine at the location of the wind turbine is adapted to move in the longitudinal direction of the rotor blade. The lifting device includes a frame structure, means for supporting and guiding the frame structure in relation to the rotor blade, means for lowering and/or lifting the frame structure in relation to the rotor blade, and means for lifting and/or lowering a rotor blade segment.
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A fixation device for providing at least one fixation location at a wind turbine, the wind turbine including a wind turbine tower, a nacelle and a hub for a number of rotor blades. The fixation device includes at least one fixation arm configured for being arranged at the nacelle and/or the wind turbine tower, the at least one fixation arm being extendable. The at least one fixation arm in an inactive state, when arranged at the nacelle, is not extending essentially forward of the nacelle.
A device (1) for enabling access to a rotor blade (2) of a wind turbine is described, said device (1) comprising a frame (3) having connecting means (4) located at an upper region of said frame (3) and being structured in the range to be connected to a hoisting device. Such a device should be of simple construction, which is easy to control. To this end said frame (3) is in form of a triangle, said connecting means (4) being located in a region of an edge of said triangle.
A fixation device for providing at least one fixation location at a wind turbine(1), said wind turbine comprising at least a wind turbine tower(2), a nacelle (3) and e.g. a hub (5) for a number of rotor blades(3), wherein -said fixation device (10) comprises at least one fixation arm (12, 13) configured for being arranged at said nacelle(3)and/or said wind turbine tower(2), -said at least one fixation arm being extendable, -wherein said at least one fixation arm in an inactive state, when arranged at said nacelle, is not extending essentially forward of the nacelle, and -wherein said at least one fixation arm in an active state, where the at least one fixation arm is at least partly extended, extends at least to a position forward of the nacelle and at a level substantially at or below a rotation axis for the rotor blades of the wind turbine. Further, the invention relates to a wind turbine comprising such a fixation device and a method of providing a fixation location in connection with a wind turbine.
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Lifting device for connecting two rotor blade segments of a wind turbine
A lifting device for connecting two rotor blade segments of a wind turbine at the location of the wind turbine is adapted to move in the longitudinal direction of the rotor blade. The lifting device includes a frame structure, means for supporting and guiding the frame structure in relation to the rotor blade, means for lowering and/or lifting the frame structure in relation to the rotor blade, and means for lifting and/or lowering a rotor blade segment.
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A female guiding device (5) for guiding the connection of two rotor blade segments (4A, 4B) of a wind turbine by using a male guiding device (6), the female guiding device (5) comprising: > A female fixing arrangement adapted to secure fixation of the female guiding device (5) to a first rotor blade segment (4A), > A female engagement part (8) adapted to engage a male guiding device (6) fixed on a second rotor blade segment (4B), > A linking arrangement (7) for connecting the second rotor blade segment (4B) to the female guiding device (5). The invention further provides a guiding assembly comprising a male and a female guiding device for guiding the connection of two rotor blade segments
A lifting device 5 for connecting two rotor blade segments 4A, 4B of a wind turbine at the location of the wind turbine, said lifting device 5 being adapted for being moved in the longitudinal direction of the rotor blade, the lifting device comprising: o a frame structure 6, o means for supporting and guiding the frame structure in relation to the rotor blade, o means for lowering and/or lifting the frame structure in relation to the rotor blade, o means 7 for lifting and/or lowering a rotor blade segment 4B.
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A platform assembly for enabling access to a rotor blade of a wind turbine is disclosed, the platform assembly comprising: • a frame device having means for supporting and guiding the frame device in relation to the rotor blade, wherein said means are configured for contacting the rotor blade at regions at or near the front edge of the rotor blade and/or at or near the rear edge of the rotor blade, and means for lowering and/or lifting the frame device in relation to the rotor blade, a platform device having means for supporting and guiding the platform device in relation to the rotor blade, wherein said means are configured for contacting the rotor blade at regions at or near the front edge of the rotor blade and/or at or near the rear edge of the rotor blade. The platform device is detachably attached to the frame structure and movable in relation to the frame structure and carried by said frame structure.
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wherein said means for supporting and guiding the device in relation to the rotor blade comprises a plurality of contact means 12, 14 at least one of which is adapted for being omnidirectionally movable along the surface of the rotor blade 54 while said means for supporting and guiding the device in relation to the rotor blade are being adjusted to the rotor blade during movement of the device.
A device (1) for enabling access to a rotor blade (54) of a wind turbine, said device being adapted for being moved in the longitudinal direction of the rotor blade (54), the device comprising - a frame (2), - means for supporting and guiding the device in relation to the rotor blade, - means for lowering and/or lifting the device in relation to the rotor blade, wherein said frame (2) comprises a first end and a second end, wherein said means for supporting and guiding the device in relation to the rotor blade comprise a first part (10) configured for contacting the rotor blade at regions at or near the rear edge of the rotor blade and a second part (8) located essentially at or near the second end of the frame and configured for contacting the rotor blade at regions at or near the front edge of the rotor blade, and wherein said means for lowering and/or lifting the device in relation to the rotor blade comprise suspension means, by means of which the frame (2) is suspended in a triangular configuration, wherein said triangular configuration comprises two suspension locations in a first zone (150) located at or near the first end of the frame (2) and a further suspension location in a second zone (152), which is located along a side of the frame (2), which is configured to extend along the pressure side (54a) of the rotor blade (54).
A device (1) for enabling access to a rotor blade (54) of a wind turbine, said device being adapted for being moved in the longitudinal direction of the rotor blade (54), the device comprising - a frame structure (2), - means for supporting and guiding the device in relation to the rotor blade, - means for lowering and/or lifting the device in relation to the rotor blade, wherein said means for supporting and guiding the device in relation to the rotor blade are configured for contacting the rotor blade at regions - at or near the front edge of the rotor blade and - at or near the rear edge of the rotor blade, and wherein said means for supporting and guiding the device in relation to the rotor blade are configured for being adjusted to the rotor blade during movement of the device in order to maintain controllable contact at said regions, and wherein said means for supporting and guiding the device in relation to the rotor blade comprises a plurality of contact means (12, 14) at least one of which is adapted for being omnidirectionally movable along the surface of the rotor blade (54) while said means for supporting and guiding the device in relation to the rotor blade are being adjusted to the rotor blade during movement of the device.
The invention relates to a hoisting device for use at a wind turbine, in particular for use in a wind turbine nacelle, which hoisting device 1 comprises a reel 4, a drive motor 12, control means 14 and a hoisting line 6. The hoisting line is a rope, which comprises synthetic fiber material, e.g. a high-tech rope. Hereby it is achieved that the hoisting device can be provided in a compact form, compared with traditionally used hoisting means, since the synthetic rope used as a hoisting line is characterized in having a high tensile strength and a low weight, whereby a rope having a comparable low weight can be used for lifting the same load, for which traditionally a steel wire having a relatively large weight has been used. Further, since the weight of the rope itself is relatively small, a drive motor, gear etc. having reduced capacity, power etc., can be used as compared to a traditional hoist, thereby also aiding in reducing the size, weight, complexity, cost etc. of the hoisting device.
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Device for enabling access to a structure above ground level
A device for enabling access to a structure above ground or sea level, in particular a rotor blade of a wind turbine, by lowering and/or lifting the device in relation to the structure, the device including a frame structure,—means for supporting the device in relation to the structure, and—means for lowering and/or lifting the device in relation to the structure, where at least part of the frame structure includes a track portion, the track portion being adapted to guide an, in relation to the track portion, movable object along the track portion, where the means for supporting the device in relation to the structure are configured for positioning the device in relation to the structure, and the means for supporting the device in relation to the structure are configured for facilitating a movement of the device essentially in the longitudinal direction of the structure.
The present invention relates to a device for enabling access to a structure above ground level by lowering and/or lifting the device in relation to the structure, the device comprising a first endless frame structure defining an opening, wherein at least part of the first endless frame structure forms a track portion, the track portion being adapted to guide an, in relation to the track portion, movable object, such as a gondola, along the track portion. The device may further comprise a second endless frame structure defining an opening, the second endless frame structure being aligned with the first endless frame structure.
Hoisting device (1) for use at a wind turbine (50), in particular for use in a wind turbine nacelle (54), comprising a reel (49, a drive motor (12), control means (14) and a hoisting line (6). The hoisting line is a rope (6), which comprises synthetic fibre material. The hoisting device can be provided in a compact form, since the synthetic rope used as a hoisting line is characterized in having a high tensile strength and a low weight, whereby a rope having a comparable low weight can be used for lifting the same load, for which traditionally a steel wire having a relatively large weight has been used. Further, since the weight of the rope itself is relatively small, a drive motor (12), gear etc. having reduced capacity, power etc., can be used as compared to a traditional hoist, thereby also aiding in reducing the size, weight, complexity, cost etc. of the hoisting device.
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