WO2022081116A1 - Fixture for bonding the carrier module to the tower body of the wind turbine - Google Patents

Fixture for bonding the carrier module to the tower body of the wind turbine Download PDF

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WO2022081116A1
WO2022081116A1 PCT/TR2021/050916 TR2021050916W WO2022081116A1 WO 2022081116 A1 WO2022081116 A1 WO 2022081116A1 TR 2021050916 W TR2021050916 W TR 2021050916W WO 2022081116 A1 WO2022081116 A1 WO 2022081116A1
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tower body
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Tuğrul ŞAHİN
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Gesbey Enerji̇ Türbi̇ni̇ Kule Üreti̇m Sanayi̇ Ve Ti̇caret Anoni̇m Şi̇rketi̇
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03D—WIND MOTORS
    • F03D13/00—Assembly, mounting or commissioning of wind motors; Arrangements specially adapted for transporting wind motor components
    • F03D13/10—Assembly of wind motors; Arrangements for erecting wind motors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H12/00—Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures
    • E04H12/34—Arrangements for erecting or lowering towers, masts, poles, chimney stacks, or the like
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
    • F05B2230/00—Manufacture
    • F05B2230/60—Assembly methods
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/70—Wind energy
    • Y02E10/72—Wind turbines with rotation axis in wind direction

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  • the invention relates to a fixture used for fixing and properly mounting carrier modules to the tower body of wind turbines by means of chemical bonding without welding.
  • the invention especially relates to a fixture developed to ensure that the modules are adhered to the tower body without any deviation in the y axis line with the side feet of the carrier modules, which are designed to match the reference marking lines on the x and y axes of the tower body, ensuring that the two modules in each reference are parallel to each other in the y axis and keeping the distance between the two modules constant.
  • the aim of the invention is to develop a fixture for fixing and properly mounting the carrier modules to the tower body of the wind turbines by chemical bonding method without welding seams.
  • Another aim of the invention is that the fixture subject to the invention is designed to prevent deviations in the x and y axes with a single operator.
  • Another aim of the invention is that the developed fixture has light and audible warnings that indicate the end of the process by giving a warning when the chemical drying time has expired according to the weather conditions.
  • Another aim of the invention is that the fixture can be placed in the marked module locations on the wind turbine tower body in an easy way to align with the x and y axes.
  • Another aim of the invention is to completely prevent the modules placed with the fixture from slipping and displacement in the bonding places, since they are connected to the fixture.
  • Another aim of the invention is to facilitate the cleaning of excess chemical on the edges of the modules adhered with the fixture.
  • Another aim of the invention is to attach the modules to the tower body by a single operator.
  • Another aim of the invention is to provide linearity in the x and y axes and to keep the modules parallel to each other, due to the design of the fixture.
  • Another aim of the invention is to calculate the bonding times according to the air temperatures thanks to the electronic equipment on the fixture and to warn the operator with sound and light when the time expires. In this way, the gluing time calculation has been automated.
  • Figure 1 is the perspective view of the fixture which is the subject of the invention.
  • the invention relates to a fixture (A) used for fixing and properly mounting carrier modules to the tower body of wind turbines by chemical bonding without welding seams.
  • Fixture (A) which is the subject of the invention, ensures that the modules are adhered to the tower body without any deviation in the y axis line, with the side feet designed to match the reference marking lines on the x and y axes of the tower body, ensuring that the two modules in each reference are parallel to each other in the y axis and keeping the distance between the two modules constant.
  • the fixture (A) which is the subject of the invention; includes a main body (9) on which all parts are mounted.
  • the main body (9) preferably consists of a profile with a rectangular cross-section, but it can also be in different geometric shapes.
  • module holding pliers (1) are used, which enable the modules to be fixed on the fixture (A) and also maintain their position parallel to the tower body.
  • module holder guides (8) are used for bearing and fixing the modules at both ends of the main body (9).
  • the module holding pliers (1 ) are connected with the module holder guides (8).
  • At least one thermometer (2) is used on the main body (9) to calculate the adhesion time of the chemical adhesive by measuring the ambient temperature.
  • Two carrying handles (3) are preferably formed on the main body (9).
  • the carrying handles (3) are used by the operator for mounting and dismounting the fixture (A) on the tower body.
  • Two guide bearings (4) are preferably formed in the middle part of the main body (9). It is necessary for the guiding function between the fixture main body (9) and an alignment apparatus or similar guide piece located at the bottom of the main body (9) for providing alignment.
  • the guide bearings (4) provide the desired guiding of the fixture (A) onto the tower body. The number, geometric form and positions of the guide bearings (4) can be changed according to demand and need.
  • a microprocessor (5) is used to calculate the instant adhesion time by comparing the temperature information received from the thermometer (2) with the chemical adhesive adhesion parameters.
  • a warning light (6) is used, which flashes to indicate that the time has expired.
  • the warning light (6) comes on, the operator perceives that the fixture (A) is free for the new job.
  • a magnetic contact (7) is positioned on the main body (9) of the fixture (A), which determines that the fixture (A) has started the module bonding process.
  • the magnetic contact (7) When the magnetic contact (7) is active, it takes the ambient temperature of the microprocessor (5) and starts the setting time according to the chemical adhesive adhesion parameter.
  • the modules to be fixed to the tower body with chemical adhesives are placed in the module holder guide (8) and fixed with the module holding pliers (1 ). Preferably, it is fixed to the tower body by matching the module locations marked with laser alignment. By holding the fixture from the carrying handles (3) and placing the guide bearings (4) on the relevant guides, the module is fixed in its place on the tower body.
  • the magnetic contact (7) on the fixture main body (9) is activated and the microprocessor (5) is also activated.
  • the microprocessor (5) obtains the ambient temperature with the thermometer (2) on the main body (9).
  • the microprocessor (5) detects that the time in the specified parameters has expired by taking the ambient temperature, it warns that the time is up with the warning light (6).
  • the personnel, who see the warning disassembles the fixture (A) and moves to the other station for the new module to be attached.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a fixture (A) used for fixing and properly mounting carrier modules to the tower body of wind turbines by chemical bonding without welding seams.

Description

FIXTURE FOR BONDING THE CARRIER MODULE TO THE TOWER BODY OF THE WIND TURBINE
TECHNICAL FIELD
The invention relates to a fixture used for fixing and properly mounting carrier modules to the tower body of wind turbines by means of chemical bonding without welding.
The invention especially relates to a fixture developed to ensure that the modules are adhered to the tower body without any deviation in the y axis line with the side feet of the carrier modules, which are designed to match the reference marking lines on the x and y axes of the tower body, ensuring that the two modules in each reference are parallel to each other in the y axis and keeping the distance between the two modules constant.
PRIOR ART
As a result of the literature research, no fixtures that are currently used for bonding methods to the tower body of wind turbines have been found. In the current technique, the mounting of carrier modules to the tower body is made by using classical marking methods. The disadvantages, problems and inadequacies of the current method are listed below. Although the module locations are marked during the cutting of the plates forming the wind turbine tower, it is difficult for the operator to manually place the module on the axes with a ruler and spirit level. Due to the fluidity of the adhesive applied on the module, the measurements do not hold as the module moves from the axis on which it is located. Problems are experienced during the cleaning of the adhesives that overflow from the edges of the module during gluing. More than one operator is needed for measuring operations and placing on axes. It is the difficulty of aligning the modules that need to be parallel to each other. The drying time of the chemical is difficult to follow. In the patent search, no similar application was found describing a fixture structure developed for fixing and properly mounting carrier modules to the tower body of wind turbines by chemical bonding without welding seams.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
The aim of the invention is to develop a fixture for fixing and properly mounting the carrier modules to the tower body of the wind turbines by chemical bonding method without welding seams.
Another aim of the invention is that the fixture subject to the invention is designed to prevent deviations in the x and y axes with a single operator.
Another aim of the invention is that the developed fixture has light and audible warnings that indicate the end of the process by giving a warning when the chemical drying time has expired according to the weather conditions.
Another aim of the invention is that the fixture can be placed in the marked module locations on the wind turbine tower body in an easy way to align with the x and y axes.
Another aim of the invention is to completely prevent the modules placed with the fixture from slipping and displacement in the bonding places, since they are connected to the fixture.
Another aim of the invention is to facilitate the cleaning of excess chemical on the edges of the modules adhered with the fixture.
Another aim of the invention is to attach the modules to the tower body by a single operator.
Another aim of the invention is to provide linearity in the x and y axes and to keep the modules parallel to each other, due to the design of the fixture.
Another aim of the invention is to calculate the bonding times according to the air temperatures thanks to the electronic equipment on the fixture and to warn the operator with sound and light when the time expires. In this way, the gluing time calculation has been automated. BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES
Figure 1 is the perspective view of the fixture which is the subject of the invention.
REFERENCE NUMBERS GIVEN IN THE FIGURES
A. Fixture
1. Module holding pliers
2. Thermometer
3. Carrying handle
4. Guide bearings
5. Microprocessor
6. Warning light
7. Magnetic contact
8. Module holder guide
9. Main body
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a fixture (A) used for fixing and properly mounting carrier modules to the tower body of wind turbines by chemical bonding without welding seams.
Fixture (A) which is the subject of the invention, ensures that the modules are adhered to the tower body without any deviation in the y axis line, with the side feet designed to match the reference marking lines on the x and y axes of the tower body, ensuring that the two modules in each reference are parallel to each other in the y axis and keeping the distance between the two modules constant.
As seen in Figure 1 , the fixture (A) which is the subject of the invention; includes a main body (9) on which all parts are mounted. The main body (9) preferably consists of a profile with a rectangular cross-section, but it can also be in different geometric shapes.
At both ends of the main body (9), module holding pliers (1) are used, which enable the modules to be fixed on the fixture (A) and also maintain their position parallel to the tower body. Similarly, module holder guides (8) are used for bearing and fixing the modules at both ends of the main body (9). The module holding pliers (1 ) are connected with the module holder guides (8).
At least one thermometer (2) is used on the main body (9) to calculate the adhesion time of the chemical adhesive by measuring the ambient temperature.
Two carrying handles (3) are preferably formed on the main body (9). The carrying handles (3) are used by the operator for mounting and dismounting the fixture (A) on the tower body.
Two guide bearings (4) are preferably formed in the middle part of the main body (9). It is necessary for the guiding function between the fixture main body (9) and an alignment apparatus or similar guide piece located at the bottom of the main body (9) for providing alignment. The guide bearings (4) provide the desired guiding of the fixture (A) onto the tower body. The number, geometric form and positions of the guide bearings (4) can be changed according to demand and need.
A microprocessor (5) is used to calculate the instant adhesion time by comparing the temperature information received from the thermometer (2) with the chemical adhesive adhesion parameters. When the bonding time of the chemical adhesive expires, a warning light (6) is used, which flashes to indicate that the time has expired. When the warning light (6) comes on, the operator perceives that the fixture (A) is free for the new job.
A magnetic contact (7) is positioned on the main body (9) of the fixture (A), which determines that the fixture (A) has started the module bonding process. When the magnetic contact (7) is active, it takes the ambient temperature of the microprocessor (5) and starts the setting time according to the chemical adhesive adhesion parameter.
The modules to be fixed to the tower body with chemical adhesives are placed in the module holder guide (8) and fixed with the module holding pliers (1 ). Preferably, it is fixed to the tower body by matching the module locations marked with laser alignment. By holding the fixture from the carrying handles (3) and placing the guide bearings (4) on the relevant guides, the module is fixed in its place on the tower body.
The magnetic contact (7) on the fixture main body (9) is activated and the microprocessor (5) is also activated. The microprocessor (5) obtains the ambient temperature with the thermometer (2) on the main body (9). When the microprocessor (5) detects that the time in the specified parameters has expired by taking the ambient temperature, it warns that the time is up with the warning light (6). The personnel, who see the warning, disassembles the fixture (A) and moves to the other station for the new module to be attached.

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CLAIMS A fixture (A) containing at least one main body (9), used for fixing and properly mounting the carrier modules to the tower body of wind turbines by chemical bonding without welding, characterized in that; it comprises
- At least one module holder guide (8), wherein modules to be fixed to the tower body with chemical adhesives are placed,
- At least one module holding pliers (1 ), which ensures that the module inserted in the module holder guide (8) is fixed,
- At least one guide bearing (4), which is placed on the respective guides to fix the module in its place on the tower body. A fixture (A) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that, it comprises at least one carrying handle (3), which is formed on the main body (9) and used for mounting and dismounting the fixture (A) on the tower body. A fixture (A) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that, it comprises at least one thermometer (2) used to calculate the adhesion time of the chemical adhesive by measuring the ambient temperature. A fixture (A) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that, it comprises at least one microprocessor (5) that calculates the instant adhesion time by comparing the temperature information received from the thermometer (2) with the chemical adhesive adhesion parameters. A fixture (A) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that, it comprises at least one warning light (6), which flashes when the bonding time of the chemical adhesive expires, indicating that the time has expired and allowing the operator to perceive that the fixture (A) is free for the new job. A fixture (A) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that, it comprises a magnetic contact (7) positioned on the main body (9) of the fixture (A) to determine that the fixture (A) has started the module bonding process.
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WO2014075686A1 (en) * 2012-11-15 2014-05-22 Vestas Wind Systems A/S Method and device for aligning tower sections
EP2754783A1 (en) * 2013-01-11 2014-07-16 Areva Wind GmbH A tool and a method for aligning a pair of flanges of a supporting structure of a wind generator
WO2015161855A1 (en) * 2014-04-22 2015-10-29 Vestas Wind Systems A/S Alignment tool, system and method for the connection of wind turbine tower segments
US20160084221A1 (en) * 2014-09-22 2016-03-24 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Arrangement to align a part of a wind turbine

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WO2014075686A1 (en) * 2012-11-15 2014-05-22 Vestas Wind Systems A/S Method and device for aligning tower sections
EP2754783A1 (en) * 2013-01-11 2014-07-16 Areva Wind GmbH A tool and a method for aligning a pair of flanges of a supporting structure of a wind generator
WO2015161855A1 (en) * 2014-04-22 2015-10-29 Vestas Wind Systems A/S Alignment tool, system and method for the connection of wind turbine tower segments
US20160084221A1 (en) * 2014-09-22 2016-03-24 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Arrangement to align a part of a wind turbine

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