Patents by Inventor Andreas Starke

Andreas Starke has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11946444
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to wind turbine blades (22) configured to receive a peripheral device (250a, 250b, 250c) at a portion of the outer surface (211) of the blade (22), and wherein the wind turbine blade (22) is configured to magnetically couple to the peripheral device (250a, 250b, 250c). The present disclosure also relates to wind turbine blade assemblies (200) and methods (700) to provide the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: General Electric Renovables Espana, S.L.
    Inventors: Hartmut Scholte-Wassink, Andreas Starke, Willem Bakhuis
  • Publication number: 20230184210
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to wind turbine blades (22) configured to receive a peripheral device (250a, 250b, 250c) at a portion of the outer surface (211) of the blade (22), and wherein the wind turbine blade (22) is configured to magnetically couple to the peripheral device (250a, 250b, 250c). The present disclosure also relates to wind turbine blade assemblies (200) and methods (700) to provide the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Hartmut SCHOLTE-WASSINK, Andreas STARKE, Willem BAKHUIS
  • Patent number: 8245400
    Abstract: A method for assembling a modular wind turbine rotor blade, includes aligning a first blade module and a second blade module such that a first receptacle of the first blade module and a second receptacle of the second blade module are co-axial; and forming a detachable mechanical connection between a first inlay of the first blade module and a second inlay of the second blade module using a threaded fastener that extends into the first receptacle and into the second receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ronny Stam, Andreas Starke, Bart Veldkamp, Jendrik Meyer
  • Publication number: 20120061024
    Abstract: A mold module of a modular mold for a wind turbine rotor blade is provided, the mold module including at least one mold body having an inverse shape of a part of a rotor blade; at least one support structure for supporting the at least one mold body; and, at least one flange attached to an end portion of the at least one mold body to releasably mount said mold module to a further mold module of that modular mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Andreas STARKE
  • Publication number: 20120055020
    Abstract: A method for assembling a modular wind turbine rotor blade, includes aligning a first blade module and a second blade module such that a first receptacle of the first blade module and a second receptacle of the second blade module are co-axial; and forming a detachable mechanical connection between a first inlay of the first blade module and a second inlay of the second blade module using a threaded fastener that extends into the first receptacle and into the second receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Ronny STAM, Andreas Starke, Bart Veldkamp, Jendrik Meyer
  • Patent number: 8079820
    Abstract: A blade module of a modular rotor blade comprising a hollow fiber composite body which extends along a longitudinal blade axis and at least one inlay located at or near a longitudinal end of the fiber composite body is provided. The inlay includes a receptacle which is adapted to receive a threaded fastener and an anchoring portion anchored to the fiber composite body. Further, a modular wind turbine rotor blade which includes at least two blade modules and a method for assembling a modular wind turbine rotor blade are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ronny Stam, Andreas Starke, Bart Veldkamp, Jendrik Meyer
  • Publication number: 20110285056
    Abstract: A tool for producing a rotor blade comprises at least one mold, and at least one supporting structure for the at least one mold. The mold is supported by a support structure, wherein the support structure is adapted such that a twist angle of at least one portion of the mold is adjustable. Further, a method for varying a twist angle of a rotor blade is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Lars DAVIDEIT, Andreas Starke
  • Patent number: 7766620
    Abstract: A rotor blade for use in a wind energy system is disclosed. The rotor blade includes a rotor blade body comprising a tip; a down conductor extending along the rotor blade body; a conductive part including a conductive part body attached to the rotor blade body and connected to the down conductor, and an extension extending outward from the conductive part body and protruding out of the tip; a lightning receptor having a cavity for slidably receiving the extension; and a fastener removably fastening the lightning receptor to the extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: General Electricc Company
    Inventors: Ronny Stam, Rainer Arelt, Andreas Starke
  • Publication number: 20100158694
    Abstract: A blade module of a modular rotor blade comprising a hollow fiber composite body which extends along a longitudinal blade axis and at least one inlay located at or near a longitudinal end of the fiber composite body is provided. The inlay includes a receptacle which is adapted to receive a threaded fastener and an anchoring portion anchored to the fiber composite body. Further, a modular wind turbine rotor blade which includes at least two blade modules and a method for assembling a modular wind turbine rotor blade are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Ronny Stam, Andreas Starke, Bart Veldkamp, Jendrik Meyer
  • Publication number: 20080193292
    Abstract: A rotor blade for use in a wind energy system is provided with the rotor blade having a rotor blade body comprising a rotor blade body tip; a rotor blade body cavity; and a lightning protection unit. The lightning protection unit includes a conductive part that is connected to a down conductor and positioned within the rotor blade body cavity close or at the rotor blade body tip, the conductive part having an extension protruding out of the rotor blade body for receiving a receptor. According to another aspect of the invention, a wind energy system is provided with at least one of such a rotor blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Ronny Stam, Rainer Arelt, Andreas Starke