US 12,006,908 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., Warren, RI (US)
Filed on Jun. 23, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/847,611.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/213,982, filed on Jun. 23, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2022/0412303 A1, Dec. 29, 2022
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 root plate assembly system for a wind turbine blade comprising:
a root plate, the root plate comprising a flange portion with at least one aperture disposed therein;
a sealing collar, the sealing collar disposed within the aperture in the root plate;
at least one washer, the washer comprising a larger diameter than the aperture in the root plate;
a threaded collar, the threaded collar comprising a longitudinally extending channel and threads on an outer surface thereof;
a fastener disposed at least partially within the longitudinally extending channel of the threaded collar;
a locknut disposed above the fastener, the locknut abutting the fastener; and
a bolt cover disposed over the locknut to enclose the threaded collar.