Method for moving wind turbine components and transport system for moving wind turbine components
First Claim
1. A method of removing a wind turbine component from a wind turbine having a tower with a door for closing off an opening through the tower, the method comprising:
- providing a transport system comprising a track having a first end and a second end, one or more support frames configured to support the track and a carriage configured to be movably coupled to the track;
assembling the transport system, including positioning the first end inside the tower and positioning the second end outside of the tower such that the track extends through the opening in the tower;
raising the wind turbine component off a section of a platform located within the tower and above the door;
moving at least a part of the section of the platform to allow the wind turbine component to pass the platform;
lowering the wind turbine component onto the carriage;
moving the carriage along the track from inside the tower to outside the tower such that the wind turbine component is completely positioned outside the tower; and
removing the wind turbine component from the carriage.
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Abstract
A method of removing a wind turbine component includes assembling a transport system having a track, one or more support frames, and a carriage movably coupled to the track, the transport system having a first end positioned inside the tower and a second end positioned outside of the tower such that the track extends through an opening in the tower; raising the wind turbine component off of a platform located within the tower and above the door; moving at least part of the platform to allow the component to pass; lowering the wind turbine component onto the carriage; moving the carriage along the track from inside the tower to outside the tower; and removing the wind turbine component from the carriage. A transport system having a track, one or more support frames, and a carriage is also disclosed.
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16 Claims
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1. A method of removing a wind turbine component from a wind turbine having a tower with a door for closing off an opening through the tower, the method comprising:
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providing a transport system comprising a track having a first end and a second end, one or more support frames configured to support the track and a carriage configured to be movably coupled to the track; assembling the transport system, including positioning the first end inside the tower and positioning the second end outside of the tower such that the track extends through the opening in the tower; raising the wind turbine component off a section of a platform located within the tower and above the door; moving at least a part of the section of the platform to allow the wind turbine component to pass the platform; lowering the wind turbine component onto the carriage; moving the carriage along the track from inside the tower to outside the tower such that the wind turbine component is completely positioned outside the tower; and removing the wind turbine component from the carriage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of removing a wind turbine component from a wind turbine tower having an internal platform including a closure for closing off an opening through the platform, the method comprising:
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coupling a cable of a hoist system to the wind turbine component when the wind turbine component is supported by the closure; supporting the wind turbine component via the hoist system; moving at least a portion of the closure to allow the wind turbine component to pass the platform; and lowering the wind turbine component through the opening along a vertical axis via the hoist system.
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