Hinged connection apparatus for securing a first wind turbine component to a second

摘要

A hinged connection apparatus is described for securing a first wind turbine component to a second. The first wind turbine component may be a wind turbine blade (10) and the second wind turbine component may be a control surface such as an aileron (11). The first or second wind turbine component comprises at least one hinge housing in which a hinge pin (16, 26) is retained. The hinge pin (16, 26) may be extended from a retracted position into an extended position in which it engages with a hinge recess on the other wind turbine component to form a connection. A locking mechanism is provided for securing the hinge pin in place. The hinge pin may be extended manually or automatically by an actuator.

主权项

1. A wind turbine blade comprising a hinged connection apparatus for securing a first wind turbine blade component to a second wind turbine blade component, comprising:
at least a first extendable hinge pin mounted in the first wind turbine blade component and moveable between a retracted and an extended position for engaging in said extended position with a hinge recess in the second wind turbine blade component; a positioning element for moving the hinge pin between said retracted and said extended position; and a locking mechanism for locking the hinge pin in at least said extended position.