SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING A PITCH ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A WIND TURBINE
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1. A method of assembling a wind turbine, said method comprising:
- coupling a pitch bearing to a hub that includes a wall, the pitch bearing including a plurality of sets of pitch bearing teeth;
coupling at least one blade to the pitch bearing such that the blade is rotatable about a pitch axis;
coupling a plurality of pitch gearbox brackets to the hub wall; and
,selectively coupling a pitch drive system to one of the plurality of pitch gearbox brackets, wherein a predetermined set of pitch bearing teeth are in contact with the pitch drive system.
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Abstract
A method of assembling a wind turbine. The method includes coupling a pitch bearing to a hub that includes a wall. The pitch bearing includes a plurality of sets of pitch bearing teeth. At least one blade is coupled to the pitch bearing such that the blade is rotatable about a pitch axis. A plurality of pitch gearbox brackets are coupled to the hub wall. A pitch drive system is selectively coupled to one of the plurality of pitch gearbox brackets, wherein a predetermined set of pitch bearing teeth are in contact with the pitch drive system.
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1. A method of assembling a wind turbine, said method comprising:
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coupling a pitch bearing to a hub that includes a wall, the pitch bearing including a plurality of sets of pitch bearing teeth; coupling at least one blade to the pitch bearing such that the blade is rotatable about a pitch axis; coupling a plurality of pitch gearbox brackets to the hub wall; and
,selectively coupling a pitch drive system to one of the plurality of pitch gearbox brackets, wherein a predetermined set of pitch bearing teeth are in contact with the pitch drive system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A pitch assembly for use in a wind turbine, said pitch assembly comprising:
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a pitch bearing rotatably coupled to a hub, said pitch bearing comprising a plurality of sets of pitch bearing teeth; a plurality of pitch gearbox brackets coupled to a wall of the hub; and
,a pitch drive system coupled to one of said plurality of pitch gearbox brackets to selectively contact a predetermined set of pitch bearing teeth. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A wind turbine system, comprising:
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a hub comprising a wall; a pitch bearing rotatably coupled to said hub, said pitch bearing comprising a plurality of sets of pitch bearing teeth; at least one rotor blade coupled to said pitch bearing; a plurality of pitch gearbox brackets coupled to said hub wall; and
,a pitch drive system coupled to one of said plurality of pitch gearbox brackets to selectively contact a predetermined set of pitch bearing teeth. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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