Patent ID: 7663263
Filing Date: 2010-02-16
Classification: F03D,F05B,Y02E,Y02P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of constructing a wind power plant having (i) a foundation, (ii) a tower, (iii) a generator disposed on the tower and driven by a rotor of the wind power plant, (iv) a transformer, and (v) a switch cabinet, the method comprising: arranging a form of the foundation; arranging a plurality of carrier plates at predetermined locations within the form of the foundation; providing the foundation, wherein the carrier plates are fixed in, on or to the foundation after providing the foundation; mounting the transformer and switch cabinet in a carrier; placing the carrier on the plurality of carrier plates after mounting the transformer and switch cabinet therein; erecting or constructing the tower over or around the transformer and switch cabinet after placing the carrier on the plurality of carrier plates such that the tower's weight is supported by the foundation.