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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 16, 2024
Filed:
Dec. 03, 2019
Vestas Wind Systems A/s, Aarhus N., DK;
Lars Langvardt Krogh, Egå, DK;
Henrik Zaar Mannik, Hammel, DK;
Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Aarhus N, DK;
Abstract
A generator-gearbox assembly for a wind turbine includes a generator having a generator rotor, a gearbox including an output shaft, and a connection assembly. The connection assembly a hub abutment surface and a plurality of shaft bolt holes, a hub associated with the generator rotor with a first connecting portion () having a shaft abutment surface and at least one elongated slot extending through the first connecting portion. The number of elongated slots is less than or equal to the number of shaft bolt holes. A plurality of fasteners fixedly connect the hub to the hub abutment surface, each fastener extending through a respective elongated slot and a shaft bolt hole.