8,397,382 – Sky Climber Wind Solutions LLC- Method of repairing a wind turbine blade
Patent No.: 8,397,382 (get PDF)
Title: Method of repairing a wind turbine blade
Assignee: Sky Climber Wind Solutions LLC
Abstract: A method of repairing a wind turbine blade while mounted on a tower without removing the blade from the tower is provided. The method may begin by positioning the wind turbine blade in a substantially vertical orientation. Next, a blade reinforcement structure is secured to the blade to reduce stress on a portion of the blade. The blade is repaired by removing a damaged portion of the blade, and installing a repair portion to the blade where the damaged portion was removed. The method may conclude by removing the blade reinforcement structure from the blade.