Fastening system for arranging bolts in a tower assembly
AssigneeSiemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Innovation & Technology S.L.
InventorVicente Señas Perez
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Abstract
A fastening system is provided. The fastening system includes a belt including securing means and at least one fastening device. The fastening device includes a support unit configured to be attached to the belt, at least one clamping element configured to retain a bolt, a fixing plate and at least one retaining mean. The fixing plate is configured to move from a closed position to an open position. The retaining mean is movable from a first position to a second position. Methods for the installation of bolts are also provided.
Claims15
A fastening system for arranging bolts in a tower assembly, comprising:
- a belt comprising securing means configured to tie the belt around an outer part of a wind turbine tower, and
- at least one fastening device comprising:
- a support unit configured to be attached to the belt;
- at least one clamping element configured to retain a bolt therein;
- a fixing plate being arranged in the support unit, the fixing plate configured to be moved from a closed position wherein the bolt is to be secured and an open position to allow insertion/removal of the bolt in/from the at least one clamping element;
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- at least one retaining mean movable from a first position to a second position, the retaining mean connects the fixing plate and the support unit thereby further securing the bolt within the at least one clamping element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.