Patent ID: 7866121
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: B29C,B29L,E02D,E04H,F03D,F05B,Y02E,Y02P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A composite fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) wind tower system comprising: a plurality of elongated tower cells, said tower cells each having a trapezoidal cross section, two vertical mating surfaces, a lower end and an upper end, said tower cells for functional engagement with adjacent tower cells along respective mating surfaces to form tower sections, wherein the lower ends of said tower cells are adapted for telescopic engagement with the corresponding upper ends of said tower cells of an adjacent tower section for forming a self-supporting wind tower; and a foundation, wherein the foundation includes a base for engagement with a supporting surface and a plurality of upwardly projecting inserts, said inserts for mating engagement with the lower ends of said tower cells.