A fully-functional automated bolt tensioning device capable of repeatedly tightening bolts within various locations of an operational wind turbine (e.g., hub, tower, etc.) to a specified tension range is provided. The device includes obstacle detection, alignment, an operational graphical user interface, and nut rotation data acquisition for reduced turbine preventative maintenance cost.


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    Title :

    AUTOMATED BOLT TENSIONING ROBOT


    Additional title:

    AUTOMATISIERTER BOLZENSPANNROBOTER
    ROBOT DE TENSION DE BOULON AUTOMATISÉ


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    Publication date :

    2022-01-12


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B23P Sonstige Metallbearbeitung , OTHER WORKING OF METAL / B25B TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING , Werkzeuge oder Werkbankvorrichtungen zum Befestigen, Verbinden, Lösen oder Halten, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen / B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge / F03D Windkraftmaschinen , WIND MOTORS



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