# US 9,038,281 B1 · Apparatus for aligning a wind turbine generator > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,038,281 B1 - Document ID: US9038281B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 14/231,093 - Filed: 2014-03-31 - Granted: 2015-05-26 - Earliest claimed: 2012-06-11 - Applicants: Matthew J. McBride - Inventors: Matthew J. McBride - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9038281B1 ## CPC - G01B 5/25: for testing the alignment of axes - B23P 19/04: for assembling or disassembling parts - B25B 27/16: abutted flanges - B25B 29/00: Accessories (specially for spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers B25B23/00; tool boxes, tool positioning stands B25H) - F03D 9/25: the apparatus being an electrical generator (F03D9/22 takes precedence) - F03D 13/30: Commissioning, e.g. inspection, testing or final adjustment before releasing for production - F16H 25/20: Screw mechanisms (with automatic reversal F16H25/12) - G01B 11/272: {using photoelectric detection means} - F03D 13/10: Assembly of wind motors; Arrangements for erecting wind motors - F03D 13/20: Arrangements for mounting or supporting wind motors; Masts or towers for wind motors - F16B 5/025: {specially designed to compensate for misalignement or to eliminate unwanted play} - G01B 5/24: for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes - G01B 11/27: for testing the alignment of axes {(means for centering or aligning a light guide within a ferrule G02B6/3834)} - Y02E 10/72: Wind turbines with rotation axis in wind direction - G01B: MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS - B23P: METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; COMBINED OPERATIONS; UNIVERSAL MACHINE TOOLS (arrangements for copying or controlling B23Q) - B25B: TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING - F03D: WIND MOTORS - F16H: GEARING - F16B: DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING (couplings for transmitting rotation F16D) - Y02E: REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION ## Abstract An apparatus for aligning a wind turbine generator is disclosed. Preferably, the apparatus includes at least, but is not limited to, a support flange engaging a securement stud via a securement aperture, and a force displacement plate contacting the support flange. The preferred apparatus further includes an indexing means attached to the securement stud and force displacement plate, the indexing means configured to translate a rotational force to linear force capable of moving the support flange in relation to the securement stud. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus for aligning a wind turbine generator comprising: a support flange engaging a securement stud via a securement aperture; a force displacement plate contacting the support flange; and an indexing means attached to the securement stud and force displacement plate, the indexing means configured to translate a rotational force to linear force capable of moving the support flange in relation to the securement stud. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus for aligning a wind turbine generator of claim 1, in which the indexing means comprises a threaded bolt. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The apparatus for aligning a wind turbine generator of claim 2, in which the indexing means comprises a threaded nut concurrently contacting the threaded bolt and force displacement plate. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The apparatus for aligning a wind turbine generator of claim 3, in which the indexing means comprises an end effector connecting the securement stud and threaded bolt. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The apparatus for aligning a wind turbine generator of claim 4, in which the threaded nut engages a first side of the force displacement plate, opposite the end effector. ### Claim 6 (depends on 3) The apparatus for aligning a wind turbine generator of claim 3, in which a force displacement means is disposed between the threaded nut and the force displacement plate. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The apparatus for aligning a wind turbine generator of claim 1, in which the force displacement plate comprises at least a first push plate continuously extending along a second side of the force displacement plate. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The apparatus for aligning a wind turbine generator of claim 7, in which a second push plate continuously extends along the second side of the force displacement plate. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The apparatus for aligning a wind turbine generator of claim 8, in which the first and second push plates are symmetrically positioned about an engagement aperture. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The apparatus for aligning a wind turbine generator of claim 1, in which the indexing means continuously extends through an engagement aperture of the force displacement plate. ### Claim 11 A tool comprising: a support flange engaging a securement stud via an aperture; a force displacement plate contacting the support flange; and an indexing means attached to the securement stud and force displacement plate exclusive of contact with the support flange, the indexing means configured to translate a rotational force to linear force capable of moving the support flange in relation to the securement stud. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The tool of claim 11, in which the support flange extends from a wind turbine generator. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The tool of claim 11, in which the indexing means comprises a threaded bolt engaging the securement stud via an end effector and engaging the force displacement plate via an engagement aperture and a threaded nut. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The tool of claim 13, in which the end effector has first and second attachment apertures oriented orthogonal to one another. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The tool of claim 14, in which the first and second attachment apertures are each threaded. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The tool of claim 14, in which the force displacement plate is configured to exclusively contact the support flange and indexing means.