Patents Assigned to CONDOR WIND ENERGY LIMITED
  • Power management system
    Patent number: 9879653
    Abstract: Systems for increasing the power productivity of two bladed teetering hinge, yaw controlled wind turbines by varying rotor shaft restraining torque and yaw angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Condor Wind Energy Limited
    Inventors: Silvestro Caruso, Martin Jakubowski, Luciano Caioli
  • Systems for minimizing yaw torque needed to control power output in two-bladed, teetering hinge wind turbines that control power output by yawing
    Patent number: 9719491
    Abstract: Systems and methods for increasing operational efficiency of wind turbines, especially offshore wind turbines. The invention discloses systems and methods for reducing the torque needed to rotate a rotor shaft axis with respect to the wind direction. Systems and methods for controlling the rotational speed of the rotor shaft axis are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Condor Wind Energy Limited
    Inventors: Silvestro Caruso, Martin Jakubowski, Luciano Caioli
  • Helicopter landing deck
    Patent number: 9719219
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to two-bladed turbine nacelles and platforms integrated into the nacelle structure. In certain embodiments, the invention provides an assembly encompassing a nacelle that houses a two-bladed turbine and a hoisting platform. The hoisting platform is integrated into the structure of the nacelle so as to form the roof of the nacelle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Condor Wind Energy Limited
    Inventors: Martin Jakubowski, Silvestro Caruso, Luciano Caioli
  • SYSTEMS FOR MINIMIZING YAW TORQUE NEEDED TO CONTROL POWER OUTPUT IN TWO-BLADED, TEETERING HINGE WIND TURBINES THAT CONTROL POWER OUTPUT BY YAWING
    Publication number: 20140241882
    Abstract: Systems and methods for increasing operational efficiency of wind turbines, especially offshore wind turbines. The invention discloses systems and methods for reducing the torque needed to rotate a rotor shaft axis with respect to the wind direction. Systems and methods for controlling the rotational speed of the rotor shaft axis are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Condor Wind Energy Limited
    Inventors: Silvestro Caruso, Martin Jakubowski, Luciano Caioli
  • ELASTOMERIC TEETERING HINGE
    Publication number: 20140226926
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to two-bladed turbine nacelles and associated teetering hinges. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a hinge assembly encompassing a hub and two double elastomeric teeter bearings. In some aspects, the bearings are self-contained elements that can be preloaded in a controlled manner prior to their incorporation into the larger assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Condor Wind Energy Limited
    Inventors: Silvestro Caruso, Martin Jakubowski, Luciano Caioli
  • HELICOPTER LANDING DECK
    Publication number: 20140217238
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to two-bladed turbine nacelles and platforms integrated into the nacelle structure. In certain embodiments, the invention provides an assembly encompassing a nacelle that houses a two-bladed turbine and a hoisting platform. The hoisting platform is integrated into the structure of the nacelle so as to form the roof of the nacelle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: CONDOR WIND ENERGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Martin Jakubowski, Silvestro Caruso, Luciano Caioli
  • POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140217742
    Abstract: Systems for increasing the power productivity of two bladed teetering hinge, yaw controlled wind turbines by varying rotor shaft restraining torque and yaw angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: CONDOR WIND ENERGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Silvestro Caruso, Martin Jakubowski, Luciano Caioli
  • WIND TURBINE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING A THRUST SENSOR
    Publication number: 20140219796
    Abstract: A wind turbine control system comprising a thrust sensor and a braking system. The system allows an increase in wind speed to be detected instantaneously and corrective action to be initiated. The system comprises additional features such as deceleration control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: CONDOR WIND ENERGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Silvestro Caruso, Martin Jakubowski, Luciano Caioli
  • HIGH CAPACITY ELEVATOR FOR WIND TURBINE MAINTENANCE
    Publication number: 20140212288
    Abstract: The invention generally relates elevator assemblies suitable for lifting heavy components associated with wind turbines. In certain embodiments, the invention provides an elevator assembly encompassing a wind turbine nacelle and an elevator frame. The elevator frame is configured to surround a tower supporting the nacelle of the wind turbine and is equipped with a means for balancing the frame along a horizontal axis. In some aspects, the means for balancing the frame include a ballast tank system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: CONDOR WIND ENERGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Martin Jakubowski, Silvestro Caruso, Luciano Caioli