Wind turbine pitch bearing with line contact rolling elements

    公开(公告)号:US10677290B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-09

    申请号:US15783590

    申请日:2017-10-13

    Abstract: A pitch bearing for coupling a rotor blade to a hub of a wind turbine includes an outer race configured to be coupled to the hub, an inner race rotatable relative to the outer race and configured to be coupled to the rotor blade, and a first plurality of line contact rolling elements. The outer race defines a first outer raceway wall and the inner race defines a first inner raceway wall. The first plurality of line contact rolling elements is disposed between the first inner and outer raceway walls. Each of the plurality of line contact rolling elements defines a predetermined contact angle. The predetermined contact angle is defined as an angle between a reference line extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of one of the plurality of line contact rolling elements and a reference line extending parallel to a horizontal plane of the pitch bearing. Further, the predetermined contact angle includes angles between 0 degrees (°) and 90°.

    Rotor blade assembly with shim plate for mitigation pitch bearing loads
    13.
    发明授权
    Rotor blade assembly with shim plate for mitigation pitch bearing loads 有权
    带叶片的转子叶片组件,用于减轻变桨轴承负荷

    公开(公告)号:US09523348B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-20

    申请号:US14036463

    申请日:2013-09-25

    Abstract: The invention is directed to a rotor blade assembly for a wind turbine designed to mitigate pitch bearing loads. The rotor blade assembly includes a rotor blade, a pitch bearing, and at least one shim plate. The rotor blade includes a body extending between a blade root and a blade tip. The pitch bearing includes an outer race, an inner race, and a plurality of roller elements between the outer race and the inner race. As such, the inner race is rotatable relative to the outer race. The at least one shim plate may be configured between the inner race and the blade root or between the outer race and a hub of the wind turbine so as to mitigate loads experienced by the pitch bearing.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于风力涡轮机的转子叶片组件,其设计用于减轻变桨轴承负载。 转子叶片组件包括转子叶片,俯仰轴承和至少一个垫板。 转子叶片包括在叶片根部和叶片尖端之间延伸的主体。 变桨轴承包括在外座圈和内圈之间的外圈,内圈和多个滚子元件。 因此,内圈相对于外圈可旋转。 至少一个垫板可以构造在内座圈和叶片根部之间,或者构造在外圈和风力涡轮机的轮毂之间,以便减轻变桨轴承所经受的负载。

    Variable input synchronous output drivetrain for wind turbine
    14.
    发明授权
    Variable input synchronous output drivetrain for wind turbine 有权
    风力发电机可变输入同步输出传动系

    公开(公告)号:US08845471B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-30

    申请号:US13747707

    申请日:2013-01-23

    Abstract: A wind turbine drivetrain is disclosed. The wind turbine drivetrain includes a planetary gearbox. The planetary gearbox includes a carrier rotatably driven at a first input rotational speed, and a planet gear rotatably mounted to the carrier. The planetary gearbox further includes a sun gear rotatably coupled to the planet gear, and a ring gear rotatably coupled to the planet gear. One of the carrier, the sun gear, or the ring gear is selectively rotatably driven at a second input rotational speed. The wind turbine drivetrain further includes an output gear rotatably driven by the planetary gearbox at an output rotational speed, and a motor selectively operable to rotatably drive the one of the carrier, the sun gear, or the ring gear.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种风力涡轮机动力传动系。 风力涡轮机传动系包括行星齿轮箱。 行星齿轮箱包括以第一输入转速可旋转地驱动的行星架,以及可旋转地安装在行星架上的行星齿轮。 行星齿轮箱还包括可旋转地联接到行星齿轮的太阳齿轮,以及可旋转地联接到行星齿轮的齿圈。 载体,太阳齿轮或齿圈中的一个以第二输入转速选择性地旋转地驱动。 风力涡轮机动力传动系统还包括以输出转速由行星齿轮箱可旋转地驱动的输出齿轮,以及选择性地操作以可旋转地驱动托架,太阳齿轮或齿圈中的一个的马达。

    VARIABLE INPUT SYNCHRONOUS OUTPUT DRIVETRAIN FOR WIND TURBINE
    15.
    发明申请
    VARIABLE INPUT SYNCHRONOUS OUTPUT DRIVETRAIN FOR WIND TURBINE 有权
    可变输入同步输出驱动器用于风力涡轮机

    公开(公告)号:US20140203561A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-24

    申请号:US13747707

    申请日:2013-01-23

    Abstract: A wind turbine drivetrain is disclosed. The wind turbine drivetrain includes a planetary gearbox. The planetary gearbox includes a carrier rotatably driven at a first input rotational speed, and a planet gear rotatably mounted to the carrier. The planetary gearbox further includes a sun gear rotatably coupled to the planet gear, and a ring gear rotatably coupled to the planet gear. One of the carrier, the sun gear, or the ring gear is selectively rotatably driven at a second input rotational speed. The wind turbine drivetrain further includes an output gear rotatably driven by the planetary gearbox at an output rotational speed, and a motor selectively operable to rotatably drive the one of the carrier, the sun gear, or the ring gear.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种风力涡轮机动力传动系。 风力涡轮机传动系包括行星齿轮箱。 行星齿轮箱包括以第一输入转速可旋转地驱动的行星架,以及可旋转地安装在行星架上的行星齿轮。 行星齿轮箱还包括可旋转地联接到行星齿轮的太阳齿轮,以及可旋转地联接到行星齿轮的齿圈。 载体,太阳齿轮或齿圈中的一个以第二输入转速选择性地旋转地驱动。 风力涡轮机动力传动系统还包括以输出转速由行星齿轮箱可旋转地驱动的输出齿轮,以及选择性地操作以可旋转地驱动托架,太阳齿轮或齿圈中的一个的马达。

    WIND TURBINE BEARINGS
    18.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170321662A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-09

    申请号:US15148231

    申请日:2016-05-06

    Abstract: In one aspect, a dual pitch bearing configuration for coupling a rotor blade to a hub of a wind turbine. The dual pitch bearing configuration including a first pitch bearing and at least one additional pitch bearing disposed axially a distance LB from the first pitch bearing. The dual pitch bearing configuration further including one or more spacers disposed between the first pitch bearing and the at least one additional pitch bearing and extending the distance LB. The dual pitch bearing disposed radially within one of a blade root of the rotor blade, a hub extension or a bearing housing and coupled thereto. The dual pitch bearing configuration minimizing moment loading on the first pitch bearing and the at least one additional pitch bearing. A wind turbine including the dual pitch bearing configuration is further disclosed.

    Spacer assembly for a bearing
    19.
    发明授权
    Spacer assembly for a bearing 有权
    轴承座垫片组件

    公开(公告)号:US09447820B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-20

    申请号:US14259226

    申请日:2014-04-23

    Abstract: A spacer assembly for a bearing of a wind turbine and/or a bearing assembly for a wind turbine is provided. The bearing assembly includes an outer race, an inner race rotatable relative to the outer race, a plurality of roller elements positioned between the inner and outer race, and a plurality of load-bearing spacers configured between the roller elements. Each of the spacers includes a spacer portion and an extension portion. Thus, each of the spacers is arranged to contact adjacent spacers within the bearing assembly via the extension portion such that the extension portions of the spacers are configured to transfer loads experienced by the bearing assembly rather than the loads passing through the roller elements.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于风力涡轮机的轴承和/或用于风力涡轮机的轴承组件的间隔件组件。 轴承组件包括外座圈,可相对于外座圈旋转的内座圈,位于内座圈和外座圈之间的多个滚子元件以及构造在滚子元件之间的多个承载间隔件。 每个间隔件包括间隔部分和延伸部分。 因此,每个间隔件布置成经由延伸部分接触轴承组件内的相邻间隔件,使得间隔件的延伸部分构造成传递由轴承组件经历的载荷,而不是穿过滚子元件的载荷。

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