Methods and apparatus for assembling wind turbine towers

Details Methods and apparatus for assembling wind turbine towers Methods and apparatus for assembling wind turbine towers

2006-04-07

2011-11-15

Glessner, Brian (Department: 3633)

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Openwork; e.g., truss, trellis, grille, screen, frame, or...

Three-dimensional space-defining

C052S040000, C052S651070, C052S651020, C052S148000, C052S848000, C052S146000, C343S901000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08056296

ABSTRACT:
A method of assembling a wind turbine tower is provided, wherein the method includes providing a plurality of tower members having a top end and a bottom end, and coupling the bottom end of a first tower member to the top end of a second tower member such that the bottom end of the first tower member is interlocked within at least a portion of the top end of the second tower member. The method also includes coupling at least one support member to each of the plurality of tower members.

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