Vestas Wind Systems had two patents in robotics during Q4 2023. The patent filed by Vestas Wind Systems AS in Q4 2023 describes a wind turbine monitoring device that includes a lightning sensor to detect lightning strikes on turbine blades. The device acquires lightning parameters, determines the level of the strike, and decides whether automatic inspection of the blade is necessary based on the strike level. GlobalData’s report on Vestas Wind Systems gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Vestas Wind Systems grant share with robotics as a theme is 50% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Wind turbine monitoring device, wind turbine system, and wind turbine monitoring method (Patent ID: US20230366383A1)
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The patent filed by Vestas Wind Systems AS describes a wind turbine monitoring device that includes a lightning sensor to detect lightning strikes on wind turbine blades. The device comprises a lightning parameter acquisition part, a lightning level determination part, and an inspection control part. The lightning parameter acquisition part acquires lightning parameters, the lightning level determination part assesses the severity of the lightning strike, and the inspection control part decides whether automatic inspection of the blade is necessary based on the lightning strike level.
The device's claims detail the components and functions of the wind turbine monitoring device, including acquiring lightning parameters such as current, energy, or electric charge, determining inspection necessity based on lightning strike severity levels, and stopping turbine operation when a lightning strike is detected. The claims also outline different levels of lightning strikes, corresponding actions like automatic inspection or manual inspection, and the use of various inspection units like imaging devices, drones, or load sensors based on the severity of the lightning strike detected. Overall, the patent focuses on enhancing wind turbine safety and maintenance by integrating lightning detection and inspection processes.
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