Patents by Inventor Francisco Javier Echarte Casquero

Francisco Javier Echarte Casquero 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).

  • Publication number: 20230323860
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wind turbine (10) comprising a wind turbine tower (15), a nacelle including a primary frame (110), wherein the primary frame is connected to the tower (15). The wind turbine further comprises a secondary structure (120) connected to the primary frame (110) and one or more flexible couplings (130) between the primary frame (110) and the secondary structure (120) configured to reduce transmission of deformations from the primary frame (110) to the secondary structure (120). The present disclosure also relates to secondary structures (120) configured to be connected to primary frames (110) and to methods (500) for refurbishing a secondary structure (120) of a wind turbine (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Francisco Javier ECHARTE CASQUERO, Sébastien DIGARD BROU DE CUISSART, John T. OLESEN
  • Publication number: 20120139240
    Abstract: Loads reduction method in a wind turbine for power-grid disconnection during a wind gust, which uses a control system made up of three loops used to correct the speed at which the wind turbine blades are moved to the feathered position throughout a controlled emergency stop, with a non-linear law that takes into account blade position, tower vibrations and generator rotation speed limits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Diego Otamendi Claramunt, Emilio Escalante Arroyo, Gema Rodriguez Parro, Francisco Javier Echarte Casquero