Patents by Inventor Iván GARCÍA MAESTRE

Iván GARCÍA MAESTRE 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: 20240035247
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for manufacturing an adaptable precast foundation structure for a wind turbine that is configured taking into account the wind turbine loads and soil conditions allowing that a large part of the foundation structure is homogenized, despite the fact that the transition structure being manufactured with the system is dependent of the type of soil and that the size of said transition structure varies depending on the soil, making it easily adaptable to the geotechnical conditions of each wind turbine position of the windfarm which allows a significant reduction in time and cost. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing an adaptable precast foundation structure for a wind turbine and to a wind turbine manufactured with said method. The invention also relates to a system for manufacturing a precast foundation structure for a wind turbine and related method and precast foundation structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Aitor GARDUÑO ESTEBANEZ, Iván GARCÍA MAESTRE, Teresa ARLABÁN GABEIRAS, Miguel NÚÑEZ POLO
  • Patent number: 11821403
    Abstract: A method of assembling a wind turbine tower by stacking a plurality of annular sections made of concrete above each other. The main connections are performed between two adjacent annular sections, for withstanding loads induced by a rotor. The auxiliary connections are performed between two adjacent annular sections, for withstanding loads induced by an earthquake and loads induced by the wind on the wind turbine in absence of the rotor, but not necessarily loads induced by the rotor. The method is characterized in that the auxiliary connections between two adjacent annular sections are performed prior to stacking the following annular section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: NORDEX ENERGY SPAIN S.A.U.
    Inventors: Aitor Garduno Estebanez, Alexandre Cal Hernandez, Ivan Garcia Maestre, Asier Gomez Andueza, Vanessa Cerrillo Gomez, Ander Gaston Lujambio, Teresa Arlaban Gabeiras, Jose Miguel Garcia Sayes, Miguel Nunez Polo
  • Patent number: 11359609
    Abstract: Anchor cage for a foundation of a wind turbine. The anchor cage comprises at least an upper load distribution plate (1), at least a lower load distribution plate (2), and a plurality of first reinforcement elements (3) extending between said plates (1, 2). It further comprises at least one intermediate load distribution plate (4) placed between the upper load distribution plate (1) and the lower load distribution plate (2), and a plurality of second reinforcement elements (5) extending between the upper load distribution plate (1) and the intermediate load distribution plate (4), and being shorter than the first reinforcement elements (3). An assembly method for the anchor cage is also described. A foundation is also provided in which the total post-tensioning value provided in the upper part of the foundation (6) is different from the total post-tensioning value provided in the lower part of the foundation (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: NORDEX ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.
    Inventors: Aitor Garduno Estebanez, Gonzalo De Los Rios Leyva, Ivan Garcia Maestre, Teresa Arlaban Gabeiras, Jose Luis Aristegui Lantero, Jose Miguel Garcia Sayes, Miguel Nunez Polo
  • Patent number: 10895089
    Abstract: Wind turbine tower with reinforcing elements. The wind turbine tower comprises at least a first section (1) comprising at least two segments (2) defining at least two vertical joints (3) disposed between the at least two segments (2), at least two reinforcing elements (4) placed in each vertical joint (3), and at least an upper region (5) disposed above at least a lower region (6). The reinforcing elements (4) are configured to provide a first shear strength (1ss) in the at least upper region (5) and a second shear strength (2ss) in the at least lower region (6), the first shear strength and the second shear strength having different values and being enough to bear a maximum expected shear force in the vertical joints (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: NORDEX ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.
    Inventors: Aitor Garduno Estebanez, Teresa Arlaban Gabeiras, Alexandre Cal Hernandez, Ivan Garcia Maestre, Jose Luis Aristegui Lantero, Jose Miguel Garcia Sayes, Miguel Nunez Polo
  • Patent number: 10815687
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wind turbine assembly system which proposes an alternative to conventional cranes, having a main lifting structure configured to withstand the load of at least one tower section or at least one wind turbine component, and at least one secondary lifting structure configured to perform the lifting of the main lifting structure with respect to the wind turbine tower, in addition relating to a wind turbine assembly method according to the previous system, as well as the wind turbine assembled with the previous method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: ACCIONA WINDPOWER, S.A.
    Inventors: Luis Carrillo Alonso, Manuel Biedma Garcia, Iván García Maestre, Ander Gastón Lujambio, Teresa Arlabán Gabeiras, Jose Miguel García Sayés, Miguel Núñez Polo
  • Patent number: 10738499
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing process in situ of concrete towers for wind turbines which enables executing a design of concrete tower manufactured in situ by means of climbing formwork, which reduces the execution time of the concrete tower, where the invention also relates to the associated concrete tower for wind turbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: ACCIONA WINDPOWER, S.A.
    Inventors: Luis Carrillo Alonso, Manuel Biedma Garcia, Ivan Garcia Maestre, Teresa Arlaban Gabeiras, Jose Luis Aristegui Lantero, Jose Miguel Garcia Sayes, Miguel Nunez Polo
  • Publication number: 20200200148
    Abstract: A method of assembling a wind turbine tower by stacking a plurality of annular sections made of concrete above each other. The main connections are performed between two adjacent annular sections, for withstanding loads induced by a rotor. The auxiliary connections are performed between two adjacent annular sections, for withstanding loads induced by an earthquake and loads induced by the wind on the wind turbine in absence of the rotor, but not necessarily loads induced by the rotor. The method is characterized in that the auxiliary connections between two adjacent annular sections are performed prior to stacking the following annular section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Aitor Garduno Estebanez, Alexandre Cal Hernandez, Ivan Garcia Maestre, Asier Gomez Andueza, Vanessa Cerrillo Gomez, Ander Gaston Lujambio, Teresa Arlaban Gabeiras, Jose Miguel Garcia Sayes, Miguel Nunez Polo
  • Publication number: 20200173421
    Abstract: Anchor cage for a foundation of a wind turbine. The anchor cage comprises at least an upper load distribution plate (1), at least a lower load distribution plate (2), and a plurality of first reinforcement elements (3) extending between said plates (1, 2). It further comprises at least one intermediate load distribution plate (4) placed between the upper load distribution plate (1) and the lower load distribution plate (2), and a plurality of second reinforcement elements (5) extending between the upper load distribution plate (1) and the intermediate load distribution plate (4), and being shorter than the first reinforcement elements (3). An assembly method for the anchor cage is also described. A foundation is also provided in which the total post-tensioning value provided in the upper part of the foundation (6) is different from the total post-tensioning value provided in the lower part of the foundation (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Aitor Garduno Estebanez, Gonzalo De Los Rios Leyva, Ivan Garcia Maestre, Teresa Arlaban Gabeiras, Jose Luis Aristegui Lantero, Jose Miguel Garcia Sayes, Miguel Nunez Polo
  • Patent number: 10641247
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pre-assembly slab system for concrete wind turbine towers, wherein the pre-assembly slabs can be transported to the vicinity of the tower of another wind turbine in the same wind farm or in another wind farm and be reused for the assembly of this other tower. The invention further relates to a method for assembling the pre-assembly slab system for concrete wind turbine towers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: NORDEX ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.
    Inventors: Asier Gomez Andueza, Vanesa Cerrillo Gomez, Ivan Garcia Maestre, Teresa Arlaban Gabeiras, Ander Gaston Lujambio, Jose Luis Aristegui Lantero, Jose Miguel Garcia Sayes, Miguel Nunez Polo
  • Publication number: 20190186166
    Abstract: Wind turbine tower with reinforcing elements. The wind turbine tower comprises at least a first section (1) comprising at least two segments (2) defining at least two vertical joints (3) disposed between the at least two segments (2), at least two reinforcing elements (4) placed in each vertical joint (3), and at least an upper region (5) disposed above at least a lower region (6). The reinforcing elements (4) are configured to provide a first shear strength (1ss) in the at least upper region (5) and a second shear strength (2ss) in the at least lower region (6), the first shear strength and the second shear strength having different values and being enough to bear a maximum expected shear force in the vertical joint s (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Aitor GARDUNO ESTEBANEZ, Teresa ARLABAN GABEIRAS, Alexandre CAL HERNANDEZ, Ivan GARCIA MAESTRE, Jose Luis ARISTEGUI LANTERO, Jose Miguel GARCIA SAYES, Miguel NUNEZ POLO
  • Publication number: 20190010723
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pre-assembly slab system for concrete wind turbine towers, wherein the pre-assembly slabs can be transported to the vicinity of the tower of another wind turbine in the same wind farm or in another wind farm and be reused for the assembly of this other tower. The invention further relates to a method for assembling the pre-assembly slab system for concrete wind turbine towers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Asier GOMEZ ANDUEZA, Vanesa CERRILLO GOMEZ, Ivan GARCIA MAESTRE, Teresa ARLABAN GABEIRAS, Ander GASTON LUJAMBIO, Jose Luis ARISTEGUI LANTERO, Jose Miguel GARCIA SAYES, Miguel NUNEZ POLO
  • Patent number: 10132296
    Abstract: A wind turbine tower that may be assembled fast, including a nacelle and a rotor, the tower comprising at least two stackable annular sections made of concrete connected through a main connecting arrangement adapted to withstand loads induced by the wind turbine rotor, and an auxiliary connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: ACCIONA WINDPOWER, S.A.
    Inventors: Iván García Maestre, Asier Gómez Andueza, Eduardo Azanza Ladrón, Ander Gastón Lujambio, José Miguel García Sayés, Miguel Nuñez Polo
  • Patent number: 10100525
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wind turbine with a concrete tower wherein the tower comprises a plurality of sections formed by segments a platform system comprising a plurality of platforms, wherein the platform system is configured to allow access to junction areas between sections wherefrom optionally, the execution of joints between adjacent sections may be carried out, the platforms situated inside the tower once erected being detachable, stackable and transportable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: ACCIONA WINDPOWER, S.A.
    Inventors: Paula Aranzadi De Miguel, Javier Martin Diez, Ivan Garcia Maestre, Inaki Etxandi Irungarai, Asier Gomez Andueza, Teresa Arlaban Gabeiras, Jose Luis Aristegui Lantero, Enrique Soroa Sisamon, Ander Gaston Lujambio, Jose Miguel Garcia Sayes, Miguel Nunez Polo
  • Patent number: 9920538
    Abstract: Precast segment for wind turbine tower especially designed to be used in wind turbine towers installed in cold climates, and which comprises joint flanges showing a configuration intended to establish the boundaries for forming the joints between said precast segment and an adjacent precast segment and which comprises conduits provided with an inlet and an outlet, situated in the proximity of the joint flanges of the precast segment intended to house some heating cables that generate heat. The method comprises the use of the described precast segment and the stages of introducing heating cables in the conduits of the precast segment, applying current to said cables and removing the cables when a filler material used in the joint between precast segments has set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: ACCIONA WINDPOWER, S.A.
    Inventors: Sara Fernández Falces, Iván García Maestre, Imanol Otero Landa, Teresa Arlabán Gabeiras, José Luis Arístegui Lantero, Ricardo Royo García, Jose Miguel García Sayés, Miguel Núñez Polo
  • Publication number: 20170247901
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing process in situ of concrete towers for wind turbines which enables executing a design of concrete tower manufactured in situ by means of climbing formwork, which reduces the execution time of the concrete tower, where the invention also relates to the associated concrete tower for wind turbine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Luis Carrillo Alonso, Manuel Biedma Garcia, Ivan Garcia Maestre, Teresa Arlaban Gabeiras, Jose Luis Aristegui Lantero, Jose Miguel Garcia Sayes, Miguel Nunez Polo
  • Patent number: 9637944
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for assembling concrete towers with a decreasing sector for wind turbines which comprises a phase of pre-assembly of concrete tower sections which allows to reduce the space required during the stage of pre-assembly of the different tower section prior to lifting and the civil work associated to set said space up wherein, during the pre-assembly phase, a first annular section is confined at least partially within the inner space defined by a second annular section, the invention also relating to the wind turbine associated to said method of assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Acciona Windpower, S.A.
    Inventors: Teresa Arlaban Gabeiras, Ivan Garcia Maestre, Inigo Rubio Guillen, Jose Luis Aristegui Lantero, Javier Ciaurriz Martin, Jose Miguel Garcia Sayes, Miguel Nunez Polo
  • Patent number: 9624687
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the assembly of frustoconical concrete towers comprising a step of placing and positioning of at least one subset of a tower section formed by at least two segments in an area close to the base of the tower, a step of assembling the subset of the tower section by attaching at least two segments, so that the assembled subset is freestanding and a step of stacking the assembled subset onto an immediately lower tower section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Acciona Windpower, S.A.
    Inventors: Paula Aranzadi De Miguel, Teresa Arlaban Gabeiras, Javier Martin Diaz, Ivan Garcia Maestre, Inaki Etxandi Irungarai, Ander Gaston Lujambio, Jose Luis Aristegui Lantero, Enrique Soroa Sisamon, Jose Miguel Garcia Sayes, Miguel Nunez Polo
  • Publication number: 20160245260
    Abstract: A wind turbine tower that may be assembled fast, including a nacelle and a rotor, the tower comprising at least two stackable annular sections made of concrete connected through a main connecting arrangement adapted to withstand loads induced by the wind turbine rotor, and an auxiliary connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Iván GARCÍA MAESTRE, Asier GÓMEZ ANDUEZA, Eduardo AZANZA LADRÓN, Ander GASTÓN LUJAMBIO, José Miguel GARCÍA SAYÉS, Miguel NUÑEZ POLO
  • Publication number: 20160169192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wind turbine with a concrete tower wherein the tower comprises a plurality of sections formed by segments a platform system comprising a plurality of platforms, wherein the platform system is configured to allow access to junction areas between sections wherefrom optionally, the execution of joints between adjacent sections may be carried out, the platforms situated inside the tower once erected being detachable, stackable and transportable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Paula Aranzadi De Miguel, Javier Martin Diez, Ivan Garcia Maestre, Inaki Etxandi Irungarai, Asier Gomez Andueza, Teresa Arlaban Gabeiras, Jose Luis Aristegui Lantero, Enrique Soroa Sisamon, Ander Gaston Lujambio, Jose Miguel Garcia Sayes, Miguel Nunez Polo
  • Patent number: 9359993
    Abstract: A wind turbine tower that may be assembled fast, including a nacelle and a rotor, the tower comprising at least two stackable annular sections made of concrete connected through a main connecting arrangement adapted to withstand loads induced by the wind turbine rotor, and an auxiliary connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: ACCIONA WINDPOWER, S.A.
    Inventors: Iván García Maestre, Asier Gómez Andueza, Eduardo Azanza Ladrón, Ander Gastón Lujambio, José Miguel García Sayés, Miguel Nuñez Polo