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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2025
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2021
Vestas Wind Systems A/s, Aarhus N, DK;
Ben Møller Nielsen, Aarhus C, DK;
Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Aarhus N., DK;
Abstract
The invention relates to a device (), a system () and a method for modifying the cross section of a tower section () of a wind turbine, wherein the tower section comprises a flange () located at an end () of the tower section having a plurality of through holes () spaced around its circumference for securing said tower section to another wind turbine section. The method comprises securing tensioning mechanism () to each of a pair of said plurality of through holes in the flange of the tower section, said pair of holes being generally opposed; and applying a tensile force between said pair of holes in the flange of the tower section.