Bearing For Wind Turbine
AssigneeRicardo UK Limited
InventorJonathan Charles Wheals
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Abstract
A bearing has a circular element (12) normally fixed with respect to ground (111). The circular element (12) associated with the ground element is permitted to idle in rotation, so as to distribute wear around the circumference thereof. Various means of controlling and causing idle rotation are disclosed. Rolling elements (113) are preferably provided between inner and outer races (112, 115) of a bearing assembly.
Claims22
A bearing comprising a circular member normally fixed with respect to a ground element, and adapted to support a rotating load, wherein said member is adapted to idle in rotation on the ground element in a controlled manner.
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