US 12,215,666 B2
Quick adjust root plate attachment for wind turbine blade molds
Alexander L. Segala, Rehoboth, MA (US)
Assigned to TPI Technology, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ (US)
Filed by TPI Technology, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ (US)
Filed on May 7, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/657,188.
Application 18/657,188 is a division of application No. 17/847,611, filed on Jun. 23, 2022, granted, now 12,006,908.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/213,982, filed on Jun. 23, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2024/0287961 A1, Aug. 29, 2024
Int. Cl. F03D 1/06 (2006.01)
CPC F03D 1/0658 (2013.01) [F05B 2260/30 (2013.01)] 16 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method for axial adjustment of a root plate assembly system of a wind turbine blade, the method comprising:
providing a root plate comprising at least one aperture disposed therein;
providing a threaded collar comprising a longitudinal extending channel and threads on an outer surface thereof;
providing an infused plate, the infused plate comprising at least one aperture disposed therein;
providing a fastener disposed at least partially within the longitudinal extending channel of the threaded collar and the root plate;
providing an infused composite panel to form a root flange,
positioning the root flange between the root plate and the infused plate, the root flange extending around the threaded collar and the fastener;
adjusting the threaded collar to longitudinally move the fastener relative to the root flange;
adjustably coupling the root plate and the infused plate via the fastener disposed through the longitudinal extending channel of the threaded collar disposed therebetween.