CPC F03D 13/40 (2016.05) [B61D 47/00 (2013.01); B65G 67/12 (2013.01); F05B 2260/02 (2013.01)] | 14 Claims |
1. A tip bolster for supporting a wind turbine blade on a railcar, the tip bolster comprising:
a clamp including first and second clamp arms having first and second jaws, respectively, and supporting a pliable saddle extending therebetween, the pliable saddle being configured to support a portion of the blade interposed between the first and second clamp arms and to conform to an exterior surface thereof; and
a carriage configured to be translatable along the railcar in a longitudinal direction thereof, wherein the clamp is supported by the carriage.
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