Method For Replacing A Sliding Pad Of A Rotational Sliding Bearing, Sliding Bearing And Wind Turbine

Patent No. EP4118352 (titled "Method For Replacing A Sliding Pad Of A Rotational Sliding Bearing, Sliding Bearing And Wind Turbine") was filed by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy on Apr 27, 2021. The application was issued on Dec 27, 2023.

Patent Summary

Method for replacing a sliding pad of a rotational sliding bearing, comprising: removing a load of the rotatable part from the sliding pad to be replaced by applying a force to the rotatable part; removing the sliding pad in an axial and/or radial direction through one of the openings; inserting a replacement sliding pad through the opening; supporting the rotatable part on the replacement sliding pad by removing the force applied to the rotatable part.

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EP4118352

SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY
Application Number
EP21721100A
Filing Date
Apr 27, 2021
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Nov 24, 2023
Publication Date
Dec 27, 2023