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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2025
Filed:
May. 07, 2024
Tpi Technology, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Alexander L. Segala, Rehoboth, MA (US);
TPI Technology, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Abstract
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. The system includes a root plate including a flange portion with at least one aperture disposed therein. The system includes a sealing collar disposed within the aperture in the root plate. The system includes at least one washer having a larger diameter than the aperture in the root plate. The system includes a threaded collar having a longitudinally extending channel and threads on an outer surfaces thereof. The system includes a fastener disposed at least partially within the longitudinally extending channel of the threaded collar. The system includes a locknut disposed above the fastener abutting the fastener and a bolt cover disposed over the locknut, the bolt cover abutting the collar.