Installing blades in a wind turbine and wind turbine lifting systems

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PATENT NO 9909558
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14859119

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Methods for installing blades of a wind turbine are provided. The method comprises: providing a blade holder, wherein the blade holder comprises a connection element adapted to be attached to a mounting surfaces and a lifting equipment attachment, the blade holder being provided with a steering mechanism. Then, the blade holder is attached to the blade. The blade holder is hoisted with the blade towards the rotor hub with lifting equipment. The blade holder is attached to the mounting surface of the hub using the connection element. The rotor hub is rotated using the weight of the blade holder and the blade to a first desired position for mounting the blade to the rotor hub. The blade holder is detached from the hub. Then, the blade may be mounted to the rotor hub. A wind turbine blade holder for holding a blade and for use in lifting the blade is also provided.

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GE RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES WIND B VBERGSCHOT 69/2 4817 PA BREDA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gil, Mollà Isaac Nantes, FR 7 18

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