Lattice tower assembly for a wind turbine

摘要

The present subject matter is directed to a lattice tower covering and/or assembly for a wind turbine. The lattice tower assembly includes a plurality of structural members connected together to define an open lattice tower. The structural members include a plurality of supports, a plurality of inner cross-support members, and a plurality of outer cross-support members. The inner and outer cross-support members are connected between the supports so as to define one or more openings. The lattice tower covering includes one or more panel elements. Each of the panel elements are retained in position between the supports and cover at least a portion of one or more of the openings. Further, the lattice tower covering has a surface area defined by the plurality of supports and the one or more panel elements.

主权项

1. A lattice tower assembly for a wind turbine, the lattice tower assembly comprising:
a plurality of structural members connected together to define an open lattice tower, the structural members comprising a plurality of supports, a plurality of inner cross-support members, and a plurality of outer cross-support members, the inner and outer cross-support members being connected between the supports so as to define one or more openings, wherein each of the inner cross-support members overlaps one of the outer cross-support members; and, a lattice tower covering comprising one or more panel elements, each of the panel elements sandwiched between overlapping inner and outer cross-support members, wherein the panel elements are configured to cover at least a portion of one or more of the openings, and wherein the lattice tower covering comprises a surface area defined by the plurality of supports and the one or more panel elements.