Abstract: An adapted die carrier assembly for a gripping device includes a conventional die carrier, a die adapter, and an alternate die that is not configured to directly engage die receptacles of the conventional die carrier. The die adapter is secured to the conventional die carrier, and the alternate die is secured to the die adapter. The die adapter includes a receiving slot and one or more lobes. Each lobe is slidingly secured within one of the die receptacles of the conventional die carrier. Each lobe has an outer surface that is reciprocal to the die receptacles. The alternate die is slidingly secured within the receiving slot of the die adapter. The alternate die includes a gripping surface.

Abstract: A main laminate for a wind turbine blade, a wind turbine blade, and methods for manufacturing such components are disclosed. The main laminate extends along a longitudinal direction and comprising a connector element comprising a conductive mesh portion and an elongated connector part, wherein a connector part length is longer than an edge distance between the conductive mesh portion and a first edge, and wherein a secondary connector portion of the elongated connector part is bendable around a bend axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a shell 36 and 38, is disclosed. The method includes laying one or more layers of fibres, on a surface of a mould 9 to form at least a portion of a shell half structure 36 and 38. A first panel 11 defined with noise reduction members 11a is positioned adjacent to the one or more layers of fibres on the surface of the mould 9. Further, resin is infused through the one or more layers of fiber and the first panel 11 and is subsequently cured to obtain the shell half structure 36 or 38, where the first panel 11 with noise reduction members 11a adheres to the shell half structure 36 and 38 upon curing the infused resin.

Abstract: An adapted die carrier assembly for a gripping device includes a conventional die carrier, a die adapter, and an alternate die that is not configured to directly engage die receptacles of the conventional die carrier. The die adapter is secured to the conventional die carrier, and the alternate die is secured to the die adapter. The die adapter includes a receiving slot and one or more lobes. Each lobe is slidingly secured within one of the die receptacles of the conventional die carrier. Each lobe has an outer surface that is reciprocal to the die receptacles. The alternate die is slidingly secured within the receiving slot of the die adapter. The alternate die includes a gripping surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade comprising the steps of manufacturing a pressure shell halves and arranging a spar structure (62) within one of the shell halves. The spar structure (62) comprises two parts releasably coupled to each other. The method results in a segmented wind turbine blade for easy transportation and re-assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container having a cavity, wherein the cavity has a cavity pressure and comprises fibre material suitable for manufacturing one or more fibre-reinforced composite components for a wind turbine blade, and at least a part of the fibre material touches a first part of a wall of the container, at least the first part of the wall consisting of a flexible airtight material, and a ratio of an entire volume of non-cured polymer in the cavity to an entire volume of the fibre material in the cavity is less than 0.3, and the container is adapted to prevent inflow of a polymer into the cavity. A method for preparing such a container is also disclosed. A method for laying fibre material into a mould is also disclosed.

Abstract: A powered actuating assembly configured for mounting on a tubular valve body. The actuating assembly includes: (a) an actuator unit configured to impart torque to the valve stem; (b) an actuator mounting plate with a first surface supporting the actuator unit and a second surface configured to engage and resist movement relative to the valve body; and (c) securing links configured to extend around a valve body surface opposite the mounting plate and secure the mounting plate to the valve body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade comprising the steps of manufacturing a pressure shell halves and arranging a spar structure (62) within one of the shell halves. The spar structure (62) comprises two parts releasably coupled to each other. The method results in a segmented wind turbine blade for easy transportation and re-assembly.

Abstract: A ball valve includes valve seats surrounding a valve ball and a valve housing surrounding the valve seats. A central flow passage extends through the valve seats, the valve ball, and the valve housing. Seals are positioned between a non-vertical bottom wall of each valve seat and corresponding non-vertical end walls of the valve housing. When a fluid pressure is applied to the ball valve in a closed position, one of the valve seats moves away from the valve housing to disengage the seal from the corresponding non-vertical housing end wall. The valve seat's movement provides an equalizing flow passage between the valve seat and the valve housing and into an interior portion of the valve ball, thereby allowing for pressure equalization that prevents deformation of the valve ball. The valve housing is formed by valve seat carriers, a cavity in a valve sub, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A main laminate for a wind turbine blade, a wind turbine blade, and methods for manufacturing such components are disclosed. The main laminate extends along a longitudinal direction and comprising a connector element comprising a conductive mesh portion and an elongated connector part, wherein a connector part length is longer than an edge distance between the conductive mesh portion and a first edge, and wherein a secondary connector portion of the elongated connector part is bendable around a bend axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a shell 36 and 38, is disclosed. The method includes laying one or more layers of fibres, on a surface of a mould 9 to form at least a portion of a shell half structure 36 and 38. A first panel 11 defined with noise reduction members 11a is positioned adjacent to the one or more layers of fibres on the surface of the mould 9. Further, resin is infused through the one or more layers of fiber and the first panel 11 and is subsequently cured to obtain the shell half structure 36 or 38, where the first panel 11 with noise reduction members 11a adheres to the shell half structure 36 and 38 upon curing the infused resin.

Abstract: A powered actuating assembly configured for mounting on a tubular valve body. The actuating assembly includes: (a) an actuator unit configured to impart torque to the valve stem; (b) an actuator mounting plate with a first surface supporting the actuator unit and a second surface configured to engage and resist movement relative to the valve body; and (c) securing links configured to extend around a valve body surface opposite the mounting plate and secure the mounting plate to the valve body.

Abstract: A powered actuating assembly configured for mounting on a tubular valve body. The actuating assembly includes: (a) an actuator unit configured to impart torque to the valve stem; (b) an actuator mounting plate with a first surface supporting the actuator unit and a second surface configured to engage and resist movement relative to the valve body; and (c) securing links configured to extend around a valve body surface opposite the mounting plate and secure the mounting plate to the valve body.

Abstract: A lift-ready flowhead assembly which is generally formed of a flowhead assembly, a lifting yoke, and a lift sub. The flowhead assembly includes (i) a flowhead body having body threads and a side entry port, (ii) a swivel housing, (iii) a load collar tube rotatively supported in the swivel housing by a bearing assembly, and (iv) a ball valve positioned in said flowhead body and configured to block and unblock a central passage running through the load collar tube and the flowhead body. The lifting yoke includes (i) a yoke body having a center aperture, and (ii) opposing pad-eyes extending from the yoke body. The lift sub includes (i) a head section, (ii) a neck section having external neck threads, and (iii) a sub passage extending through the head and neck sections. The neck section of the lift sub extends through the center aperture of the yoke body and the neck threads engage the body threads of the flowhead body, thereby securing the lifting yoke to the flowhead assembly.

Abstract: A valve seat for a ball valve. The valve seat having a valve seat body with a circumferential concave seating surface configured to mate with a curvature of the valve ball. A seal pocket formed within the valve seat body, the seal pocket having (i) an throat formed in the concave seating surface, (ii) an outer pocket sidewall, and (iii) an inner pocket sidewall. A retaining groove positioned below the throat on either the outer pocket sidewall or the inner pocket sidewall and a flexible seal element shaped for positioning in the seal pocket. The seal element includes (i) an extended lip configured to rest within the retaining groove when the seal element is seated in the seal pocket, and (ii) a sealing face with an upper end laying below the valve seat's concave seating surface and a mid-portion extending upward above a curvature path of the concave seating surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container having a cavity, wherein the cavity has a cavity pressure and comprises fibre material suitable for manufacturing one or more fibre-reinforced composite components for a wind turbine blade, and at least a part of the fibre material touches a first part of a wall of the container, at least the first part of the wall consisting of a flexible airtight material, and a ratio of an entire volume of non-cured polymer in the cavity to an entire volume of the fibre material in the cavity is less than 0.3, and the container is adapted to prevent inflow of a polymer into the cavity. A method for preparing such a container is also disclosed. A method for laying fibre material into a mould is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade comprising the steps of manufacturing a pressure shell halves and arranging a spar structure (62) within one of the shell halves. The spar structure (62) comprises two parts releasably coupled to each other. The method results in a segmented wind turbine blade for easy transportation and re-assembly.

Abstract: A valve seat for a ball valve. The valve seat having a valve seat body with a circumferential concave seating surface configured to mate with a curvature of the valve ball. A seal pocket formed within the valve seat body, the seal pocket having (i) an throat formed in the concave seating surface, (ii) an outer pocket sidewall, and (iii) an inner pocket sidewall. A retaining groove positioned below the throat on either the outer pocket sidewall or the inner pocket sidewall and a flexible seal element shaped for positioning in the seal pocket. The seal element includes (i) an extended lip configured to rest within the retaining groove when the seal element is seated in the seal pocket, and (ii) a sealing face with an upper end laying below the valve seat's concave seating surface and a mid-portion extending upward above a curvature path of the concave seating surface.

Abstract: A valve seat for a ball valve. The valve seat having a valve seat body with a circumferential concave seating surface configured to mate with a curvature of the valve ball. A seal pocket formed within the valve seat body, the seal pocket having (i) an throat formed in the concave seating surface, (ii) an outer pocket sidewall, and (iii) an inner pocket sidewall. A retaining groove positioned below the throat on either the outer pocket sidewall or the inner pocket sidewall and a flexible seal element shaped for positioning in the seal pocket. The seal element includes (i) an extended lip configured to rest within the retaining groove when the seal element is seated in the seal pocket, and (ii) a sealing face with an upper end laying below the valve seat's concave seating surface and a mid-portion extending upward above a curvature path of the concave seating surface.

Abstract: A tool joint clamp which includes a clamp assembly and a stop ring. The clamp assembly has at least two die carriers, with each die carrier having a translating and pivoting link between the die carriers such that the die carriers may move toward and away from a centerline of the clamp assembly. The stop ring includes a ring body having a central aperture forming an internal sidewall, with at least a portion of the internal sidewall having splines. A cam surface and cam follower are positioned between the clamp assembly and the stop ring, with the cam surface and cam follower configured to urge the die carriers toward the clamp assembly's centerline when relative torque is applied between the clamp assembly and the stop ring.