Patent ID: 8245400
Filing Date: 2012-08-21
Classification: F03D,F05B,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for assembling a modular wind turbine rotor blade, comprising: providing a first blade module comprising a first fiber composite body comprising a first edge and at least one first inlay extending to or near to the first edge, the first inlay comprising a first receptacle adapted to receive a threaded fastener and an anchoring portion anchored to the first fiber composite body; providing a second blade module comprising a second fiber composite body comprising a second edge and at least one second inlay extending to or near to the second edge, the second inlay comprising a second receptacle adapted to receive a threaded fastener and an anchoring portion anchored to the second fiber composite body; aligning the first blade module and the second blade module such that the first receptacle and the second receptacle are co-axial; and forming a detachable mechanical connection between the first inlay and the second inlay using a threaded fastener that extends into the first receptacle and into the second receptacle.