83 patents
Utility
Zip strips for molding of infused fiberglass products
30 May 23
A method of removing a vacuum bag from a composite mold.
Kirk M. Baker
Filed: 1 Oct 21
Utility
Optimization of Layup Process for Fabrication of Wind Turbine Blades Using Model-based Optical Projection System
11 May 23
A method to design the kits and layup the reinforcement layers and core using projection system, comprising a mold having a contoured surface; a layup projection generator which: defines a plurality of mold sections; identifies the dimensions and location for a plurality of layup segments.
Amirhossein Salimi, Scott Larson
Filed: 12 Jan 23
Utility
Individual emergency brake system for wind turbine blade rotating device
9 May 23
A wind turbine blade rotating and braking apparatus comprising: a root device including: a root support member having an upper surface with a radius of curvature and configured to receive a portion (e.g. root) of a wind turbine blade, rollers having a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the blade and configured to rotate the blade; braking mount on the sides of the root support member; and a braking mechanism (e.g. strap or band) fixedly attached to the first mount, releasably attached to the second mount and extending above the blade to apply a braking force to the blade.
Mehmet Üyünük
Filed: 2 Apr 19
Utility
Semi-automated Layup Process for Fabrication of Wind Turbine Blades Using Laser Projection System
4 May 23
A system for fabrication of a wind turbine blade including a laser projection which identifies the dimensions for a plurality of layup segments; determines the sequence of layup segments within first and second sections of the mold, wherein the sequence of layup segments within the second section of the mold are synchronized with the layup segments within a first section of the mold.
Amirhossein Salimi, Carlos Ramirez
Filed: 28 Dec 22
Utility
Magnetically attached flanges
28 Mar 23
A mold for forming a wind turbine blade comprising first and second mold surfaces including a flange portion having an opening therein, wherein the first and second mold surfaces are configured for relative movement therebetween from an open position to a closed position.
Jim Hannan, Andrew McDonald
Filed: 17 May 21
Utility
Mold precision pins for component location during fabrication of wind turbine blades
28 Mar 23
Provided herein is a wind turbine blade mold system having built in precision pins to locate structural components (e.g. spar caps) during layup of composite segments.
Amir Salimi, Michael P. Villar, Christopher Raine
Filed: 5 Jun 20
Utility
Scissor lift system and plug-in mobility mechanism for wind turbine blade rotating device
14 Mar 23
A wind turbine blade handling apparatus for rotating and lifting a blade.
Mehmet Üyünük, Furkan Ünal
Filed: 2 Apr 19
Utility
Positioning profiles for pultrusions in wind blade spar caps
7 Mar 23
Provided herein is a spar cap having a profile for guiding and receiving a shear web for wind turbine blade.
Wayne G. Monie, Nicholas Warchol, Michael Villar
Filed: 21 Jun 21
Utility
Shifting layup method for structural composite components with complex surface geometry and non-linear fiber path
28 Feb 23
Shifting is a method for manipulating unidirectional non-crimp fabrics that allows for a curved fiber path along with compound surface geometry.
Corey Magnussen
Filed: 12 Apr 21
Utility
Optimization of layup process for fabrication of wind turbine blades using model-based optical projection system
17 Jan 23
A method to design the kits and layup the reinforcement layers and core using projection system, comprising a mold having a contoured surface; a layup projection generator which: defines a plurality of mold sections; identifies the dimensions and location for a plurality of layup segments.
Amirhossein Salimi, Scott Larson
Filed: 11 Jan 21
Utility
Perimeter plates for wind turbine blade manufacturing
17 Jan 23
A method of manufacturing a composite structure, e.g. wind turbine blade, using reusable and removable perimeter plates to establish air flow channels in conjunction with a vacuum bag and mold.
Kirk M. Baker
Filed: 3 May 21
Utility
Wind turbine blade root attachment system and method of manufacture
17 Jan 23
Devices, systems, and methods of manufacturing wind turbine root attachment are provided.
Karsten Schibsbye
Filed: 10 Aug 21
Utility
Composite battery enclosure
10 Jan 23
A battery enclosure for a vehicle chassis having a base member with raised surface features on the upper surface outlining individual cells, each cell configured to receive at least one battery; a cover member having a plurality of depending surface features on the lower surface which are aligned with the surface features of the base member.
Brian Lucchesi, Stephen Nolet, McKevin Veloso
Filed: 31 Aug 20
Utility
Wind turbine blade rotating device—strapped tip device with blade stabilization system
3 Jan 23
A wind turbine blade suspension and rotation device capable of raising and lowering the blade includes a blade housing configured to receive a blade and having at least one guide on an exterior surface; a base; a first telescopic frame disposed on a first side of the base; a second telescopic frame disposed on a second side of the base; at least one adjustable strap, the adjustable strap disposed between the adjustable frames; wherein the at least one strap extends through the guide on the exterior surface of the housing to suspend the blade.
Mehmet Üyünük, Furkan Ünal
Filed: 7 Dec 20
Utility
Semi-automated layup process for fabrication of wind turbine blades using laser projection system
3 Jan 23
A system for fabrication of a wind turbine blade including a laser projection which identifies the dimensions for a plurality of layup segments; determines the sequence of layup segments within first and second sections of the mold, wherein the sequence of layup segments within the second section of the mold are synchronized with the layup segments within a first section of the mold.
Amirhossein Salimi, Carlos Ramirez
Filed: 17 May 21
Utility
Quick Adjust Root Plate Attachment for Wind Turbine Blade Molds
29 Dec 22
The present disclosure provides for a root plate assembly system, an axially adjustable, rigid connection between a metallic (e.g. steel) root plate and a composite root flange of a wind turbine blade mold.
Alexander L. Segala
Filed: 23 Jun 22
Utility
Self-aligned tilt and yaw system for wind turbine blade rotating device
27 Dec 22
A wind turbine blade apparatus comprising a root device including: a base having an upper surface with a radius of curvature and configured to receive a root portion of a blade, with housings disposed on lateral sides of the base.
Mehmet Üyünük, Furkan Ünal, Ata M. Alper
Filed: 7 Jun 21
Utility
Movement and positioning adaptor for handling root-ring of wind turbine blade
6 Sep 22
A method of handling a wind turbine blade comprising: providing a forklift adaptor, the forklift adaptor including a base and an endwall, coupling the base of the forklift adaptor to at least one tine of a forklift placing a root handling apparatus within a root ring of a wind turbine blade, the root handling apparatus including a plurality of struts and at least one tension rod, and actuating the at least one tension rod to engage a surface of the root ring.
Özer Onurlu, Furkan Ünal
Filed: 10 Jul 20
Utility
Gantry-less wind turbine web installation with heating
16 Aug 22
A method of forming a wind turbine blade is provided which includes upper and lower blade mold halves, and a shear web having at least one aperture formed therein.
Karsten Schibsbye, Amir Salimi
Filed: 22 Oct 19
Utility
Semi-automated Laser-guided Mechanism to Apply Paste Bead In Bonding Process for Fabrication of Wind Turbine Blades
4 Aug 22
Devices, systems, and methods of improving paste flow during the manufacture of wind turbine blades are provided.
Amir Salimi, Bernie Dayalkumar
Filed: 4 Feb 22