VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S (20240280077). SHEAR WEB FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME simplified abstract
Contents
SHEAR WEB FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jeremy Haight of Arvada CO (US)
SHEAR WEB FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240280077 titled 'SHEAR WEB FOR A WIND TURBINE BLADE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
The abstract describes a shear web for a wind turbine blade that includes a lower flange, an upper flange, and a web structure with an open lattice structure made of fibrous composite spindles intersecting at multiple nodes. The method of making the shear web involves continuous fiber-reinforced additive manufacturing.
- The shear web for a wind turbine blade includes a unique open lattice structure made of fibrous composite spindles.
- The web structure is designed to provide strength and stability to the wind turbine blade.
- The use of continuous fiber-reinforced additive manufacturing ensures a high level of precision and durability in the construction of the shear web.
- This innovative design can potentially improve the performance and efficiency of wind turbines.
Potential Applications: - Wind energy industry - Aerospace industry - Structural engineering projects
Problems Solved: - Enhancing the strength and stability of wind turbine blades - Improving the efficiency of wind energy generation
Benefits: - Increased durability and reliability of wind turbine blades - Potential for higher energy output from wind turbines - Cost-effective manufacturing process
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Shear Web Technology for Wind Turbine Blades This technology can be used in the wind energy industry to improve the performance and efficiency of wind turbines. It can also have applications in the aerospace and structural engineering sectors.
Questions about Shear Web Technology: 1. How does the open lattice structure of the shear web contribute to the overall strength of the wind turbine blade? 2. What advantages does continuous fiber-reinforced additive manufacturing offer in the production of the shear web for wind turbine blades?
Original Abstract Submitted
a shear web for a wind turbine blade includes a lower flange, an upper flange and a web structure extending between the lower and upper flanges, wherein at least one of the lower flange, upper flange, and the web structure includes an open lattice structure having a plurality of elongate fibrous composite spindles intersecting each other at multiple nodes of the structure. a method of making the shear web using a continuous fiber-reinforced additive manufacturing method is also disclosed.
