20240051796. ADAPTOR FOR PROVIDING AN ADJUSTABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN AN ENDPIECE OF A LIFTING APPARATUS AND A NACELLE, AND METHOD OF USING SAME simplified abstract (Vestas Wind Systems A/S)

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ADAPTOR FOR PROVIDING AN ADJUSTABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN AN ENDPIECE OF A LIFTING APPARATUS AND A NACELLE, AND METHOD OF USING SAME

Organization Name

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor(s)

Joris Kofman of Aalborg Øst (DK)

ADAPTOR FOR PROVIDING AN ADJUSTABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN AN ENDPIECE OF A LIFTING APPARATUS AND A NACELLE, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240051796 titled 'ADAPTOR FOR PROVIDING AN ADJUSTABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN AN ENDPIECE OF A LIFTING APPARATUS AND A NACELLE, AND METHOD OF USING SAME

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an adaptor for connecting a lifting apparatus to a wind turbine nacelle. The adaptor includes a base plate with projections for attaching it to the nacelle, and side legs that define a recess for engaging with the endpiece of the lifting apparatus. The adaptor also has set screws in the side legs for adjusting its position relative to the lifting apparatus. This allows for lifting a nacelle assembly with a laterally offset center of gravity in a balanced manner. The abstract also mentions a method for handling multiple wind turbine components using the adaptor.

  • The adaptor is designed to connect a lifting apparatus to a wind turbine nacelle.
  • It includes a base plate with projections for attaching it to the nacelle.
  • The adaptor has side legs that define a recess for engaging with the endpiece of the lifting apparatus.
  • Set screws in the side legs allow for lateral adjustment of the adaptor's position.
  • This enables lifting a nacelle assembly with a laterally offset center of gravity in a balanced manner.
  • The adaptor can be used to handle multiple wind turbine components efficiently.

Potential Applications

  • Wind turbine installation and maintenance
  • Lifting and handling of heavy wind turbine components

Problems Solved

  • Ensures a balanced lifting of a nacelle assembly with a laterally offset center of gravity
  • Provides a secure and adjustable connection between the lifting apparatus and the nacelle

Benefits

  • Allows for safe and efficient lifting of wind turbine components
  • Reduces the risk of imbalanced lifting and potential accidents
  • Provides flexibility in adjusting the adaptor's position for different lifting scenarios


Original Abstract Submitted

an adaptor () for interfacing between an endpiece () of a lifting apparatus () and a nacelle () of a wind turbine (). the adaptor () includes a base plate () having projections () configured to engage the adaptor () to the nacelle () and first and second side legs () extending away from the base plate () opposite the projections () that define a recess () configured to engage the adaptor () with the endpiece () of the lifting apparatus (). the adaptor () further includes first and second set screws () positionable in bores () of the first and second side legs () and movable to laterally adjust the position the adaptor () relative to the endpiece () of the lifting apparatus (). this allows the lifting apparatus () to lift a nacelle assembly () having a laterally offset centre of gravity () in a balanced manner. a method for handling multiple wind turbine () components, including a nacelle (), through selective use of the adaptor () is also disclosed.

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