Abstract: The invention relates to a method for moving a wind turbine component, such as a wind turbine hub, from a transportation position to a wind turbine assembly position. The method comprises the steps of: attaching a handling unit to a structural part of the wind turbine component, operatively connecting the handling unit to a wire of a crane system, lifting the wind turbine component with the crane system to an assembly position of the wind turbine, the handling unit and the wind turbine component being suspended from a wire of the crane system, and rotating the wind turbine component with the handling unit during the lifting of the wind turbine component in order to orientate the wind turbine component for assembly. The invention also relates to a handling unit and a wind turbine hub and use hereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for moving a wind turbine component, such as a wind turbine hub, from a transportation position to a wind turbine assembly position. The method comprises the steps of: attaching a handling unit to a structural part of the wind turbine component, operatively connecting the handling unit to a wire of a crane system, lifting the wind turbine component with the crane system to an assembly position of the wind turbine, the handling unit and the wind turbine component being suspended from a wire of the crane system, and rotating the wind turbine component with the handling unit during the lifting of the wind turbine component in order to orientate the wind turbine component for assembly. The invention also relates to a handling unit and a wind turbine hub and use hereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for mounting elements when installing a wind turbine by hoisting the hub to the nacelle. The hub includes the main bearing mounted to the hub with fastening members such as bolts. Also disclosed is a nacelle for a wind turbine, said nacelle provided with a slot for accommodating a main bearing for the hub. Also disclosed is a method for transporting elements of a wind turbine, said elements comprising a nacelle, a hub and a main bearing for the hub, and said method comprising assembling the hub and the main bearing with fastening members at the site of production or at another preliminary site.

Abstract: In order to increase safety, flexibility and simplicity when handling a wind turbine nacelle compared to known solutions and devices, there is disclosed a wind turbine nacelle including a supporting structure, a nacelle housing and a plurality of handling devices to be used when handling the wind turbine nacelle. The four handling devices are connected to the supporting structure, and each of the handling devices includes an integrated moveable part. The integrated moveable part is moveable between a first position and a second position, and the integrated moveable part is inside or is flush with the nacelle housing in the first position and is extending out of the nacelle housing in the second position.

Abstract: A wind turbine connected to a utility grid includes a nacelle, at least one transformer for feeding generated power to the utility grid, and a flexible suspension arrangement connected to a load carrying structure of the nacelle and suspending the transformer above a floor level of the nacelle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for moving a wind turbine component, such as a wind turbine hub, from a transportation position to a wind turbine assembly position. The method comprises the steps of: attaching a handling unit to a structural part of the wind turbine component, operatively connecting the handling unit to a wire of a crane system, lifting the wind turbine component with the crane system to an assembly position of the wind turbine, the handling unit and the wind turbine component being suspended from a wire of the crane system, and rotating the wind turbine component with the handling unit during the lifting of the wind turbine component in order to orientate the wind turbine component for assembly. The invention also relates to a handling unit and a wind turbine hub and use hereof.

Abstract: A vehicle for transporting a wind turbine blade. The vehicle comprises a blade connection device for connecting a first end of the blade to the vehicle, wherein the blade connection device comprise a tilting device for elevating an opposite end of the blade and wherein a tip end of the blade is orientated in a forward direction of the vehicle. A control system for controlling the tilting device of a vehicle and a method for transporting a wind turbine blade are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support system for a wind turbine component with a rigid structure such as a wind turbine nacelle or a section of a wind turbine tower. The support system comprises a plurality of engagement mechanisms (6, 7, 8, 9) defining at least three corners, possibly at least four corners, of a surface. The surface, in case of the support system comprising at least four engagement mechanisms, is capable of forming a curved surface, and the surface, in case of the support system comprising at least three engagement mechanisms, is at least capable of being tilted in relation to e.g. a vertical orientation. Further, the invention includes a method for operating the support system by simultaneously operating the lower and upper telescopic actuator on each of the support systems, so that the wind turbine component can be lifted or lowered.

Abstract: A handling system for a wind turbine nacelle in connection with self-loading or self-unloading of the nacelle to or from a vehicle. Two or more lifting apparatus are provided for displacing the nacelle substantially vertically during the self-loading or self-unloading of the nacelle. The lifting apparatus has displacing apparatus for displacing the lifting apparatus or a part of the lifting apparatus. A method for transport of a wind turbine nacelle, a method for vertical displacement of a wind turbine nacelle, and use of a handling system, are also disclosed.

Abstract: In order e.g. to increase safety, flexibility and simplicity when handling a wind turbine nacelle 104 compared to known solutions and devices there is disclosed a wind turbine nacelle 104 including a supporting structure 206, a nacelle housing 202 and at least four handling devices 501, 702 to be used when handling the wind turbine nacelle 104. The at least four handling devices 501, 702 are connected to supporting structure, and each of the at least four handling devices includes an integrated moveable part 304. The integrated moveable part 304 is moveable between a first position 308 and a second position 402, and the integrated moveable part is inside or is flush with the nacelle housing in the first position 308 and is extending out of the nacelle housing in the second position 402.

Abstract: According to the present invention is provided a wind turbine connected to a utility grid, said wind turbine comprising a nacelle, at least one transformer for feeding generated power to the utility grid, and a flexible suspension arrangement connected to a load carrying structure of the nacelle and suspending said transformer above a floor level of the nacelle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for mounting elements when installing a wind turbine by hoisting to the nacelle, the hub inclusive the main bearing being mounted to the hub with fastening members such as bolts. The invention also relates to a nacelle for a wind turbine, said nacelle provided with a slot for accommodating a main bearing for the hub. The invention also relates to method for transporting elements of a wind turbine, said elements comprising a nacelle, a hub and a main bearing for the hub, and said method comprising assembling with fastening members, at the site of production or at another preliminary site of transportation, the hub and the main bearing.

Abstract: A method of handling a wind turbine blade during storage, transport or mounting of the blade is presented. The method comprises the steps of: establishing at least one mounting hole penetrating the surface of the blade, mounting one or more handling means including mounting means in said at least one hole, and handling the wind turbine by at least said handling means on the wind turbine blade. A handling system and handling means for handling a wind turbine blade as well as a wind turbine blade and use hereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: Mounting device for mounting or demounting a wind turbine blade (14) to or from a hub which is located on a nacelle at the top of a wind turbine tower (12). The mounting device comprises a sledge which comprises a support structure and a gripping structure. The support structure is adapted to releasably grip the wind turbine tower and adapted to guide the sledge along an outer surface of the wind turbine tower between a bottom end position and a top end position of the tower. The gripping structure is adapted to provide a releasable fixation of the wind turbine blade in a fixed orientation relative to the gripping structure. The sledge is adapted to be moved along the tower by a combination of the support structure and a cable connection to the top end. A tilt device (17) is arranged between the support structure and the gripping structure to facilitate tilting of the gripping structure relative to the support structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support system for a wind turbine component with a rigid structure such as a wind turbine nacelle or a section of a wind turbine tower. The support system comprises a plurality of engagement mechanisms (6, 7, 8, 9) defining at least three corners, possibly at least four corners, of a surface. The surface, in case of the support system comprising at least four engagement mechanisms, is capable of forming a curved surface, and the surface, in case of the support system comprising at least three engagement mechanisms, is at least capable of being tilted in relation to e.g. a vertical orientation. Further, the invention includes a method for operating the support system by simultaneously operating the lower and upper telescopic actuator on each of the support systems, so that the wind turbine component can be lifted or lowered.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for moving a wind turbine component, such as a wind turbine hub, from a transportation position to a wind turbine assembly position. The method comprises the steps of: attaching a handling unit to a structural part of the wind turbine component, operatively connecting the handling unit to a wire of a crane system, lifting the wind turbine component with the crane system to an assembly position of the wind turbine, the handling unit and the wind turbine component being suspended from a wire of the crane system, and rotating the wind turbine component with the handling unit during the lifting of the wind turbine component in order to orientate the wind turbine component for assembly. The invention also relates to a handling unit and a wind turbine hub and use hereof.

Abstract: A handling system for a wind turbine nacelle in connection with self-loading or self-unloading of the nacelle to or from a vehicle. Two or more lifting apparatus are provided for displacing the nacelle substantially vertically during the self-loading or self-unloading of the nacelle. The lifting apparatus has displacing apparatus for displacing the lifting apparatus or a part of the lifting apparatus. A method for transport of a wind turbine nacelle, a method for vertical displacement of a wind turbine nacelle, and use of a handling system, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lifting equipment for handling a wind turbine component in connection with lifting means. The equipment comprises a base frame with at least one attachment area, and at least two attachment points for said wind turbine component. The at least one of said attachment points are adjustable mounted in relation to said base frame. The invention also relates to a method for handling a wind turbine component.