ArcelorMittal has been granted a patent for a tower section design for wind turbines. The innovative design includes tubular tower elements stacked and connected with connectors, ensuring no interference between element and segment connectors. This design enhances structural integrity and efficiency in wind turbine construction. GlobalData’s report on ArcelorMittal gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Wind turbine tower section with specific connector arrangement
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12000376B2) discloses a tower section design for wind turbines that aims to improve structural integrity and ease of assembly. The tower section comprises at least two tubular tower elements stacked in a longitudinal direction, connected by element connectors on the outer surface and segment connectors on the inner surface. These connectors are strategically arranged to avoid interference, ensuring a seamless connection between the tower elements. Additionally, the design includes intermediate connectors and angular offset between adjacent tower elements for added stability.
Furthermore, the patent details the method for assembling the tower section, emphasizing the sequential process of connecting wall segments with segment connectors to form tower elements, followed by stacking and connecting these elements using element connectors. The design also incorporates specific dimensions and configurations, such as the width of connectors relative to the facet of the tower section and the decreasing thickness of wall segments from base to apex. This innovative tower section design not only enhances the structural integrity of wind turbine towers but also streamlines the assembly process, potentially reducing manufacturing costs and improving overall efficiency in wind energy production.
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