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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 21, 2017
Filed:
Sep. 14, 2011
Michael Lundgaard Bitsch, Langa, DK;
Torben Friis Baun, Arhus N, DK;
Michael Lundgaard Bitsch, Langa, DK;
Torben Friis Baun, Arhus N, DK;
Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Aarhus N., DK;
Abstract
The application describes an apparatus for and a method of mounting wind turbine blades on a wind turbine tower. A number of guide rods are provided in the vicinity of the blade root and hub for connection to corresponding socket sections. The guide rods and socket sections are provided on respective ones of a wind turbine blade and a wind turbine hub to facilitate connection of one to the other. The guide rods and the sockets may be provided on the same or on different ones of the blade or hub. The guide rods and sockets allow the blade to be positioned at the hub in the correct rotational orientation to facilitate connection of the necessary fasteners.