The present disclosure is directed to a vortex generator etc. configured for mounting to either of a suction side (24) or a pressure side (22) of a rotor blade (16). The vortex generator (102) includes a base portion (104) having a contour in an uninstalled state that substantially aligns with or conforms to a contour of a plurality of locations of either on the suction side (24) or the pressure side (22) of the rotor blade (16). Further, the vortex generator (102) includes a protrusion member (108) extending upwardly from the base portion (104). The protrusion member (108) includes a plurality of tines separated by at least one slit (126). Moreover, the base portion (104) and the protrusion member (108) are constructed of a rigid material. In addition, the vortex generator (102) includes a flexible coating material configured at least partially around the base portion (104) and/or within or around the at least one slit (126).
VORTEX GENERATORS FOR WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADES
WIRBELGENERATOREN FÜR WINDTURBINENLAUFSCHAUFELN
GÉNÉRATEURS DE VORTEX POUR PALES DE ROTOR D'ÉOLIENNE
28.10.2020
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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