Continental has been granted a patent for a belt designed for rotor blade adjustment in wind turbines. The belt features a polymeric base body, a metallic strength member, a reinforcing fabric on one surface, and a sacrificial anode made of a less noble metallic material. GlobalData’s report on Continental gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Continental, Anti-skid tyre treads was a key innovation area identified from patents. Continental's grant share as of July 2024 was 52%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Belt with embedded strength member and sacrificial anode
The patent US12072000B2 describes a novel belt designed for various applications, particularly in wind turbine rotor blade adjustment mechanisms. The belt features a base body constructed from polymeric material, which incorporates at least one strength member made of metallic material, such as steel. This strength member is embedded within the base body and extends longitudinally. Notably, the belt includes a sacrificial anode made from a metallic material that is less noble than that of the strength member, enhancing the belt's durability and performance. The design allows for various configurations, including multiple strength members that create spooling gaps, and the sacrificial anode can be integrated in several ways, such as a sheet-like structure or as a mixture additive within the polymeric material.
Further claims detail the versatility of the belt's design, which can be open or endlessly closed, and may also be configured as a toothed belt. The sacrificial anode can be positioned between the reinforcing fabric and the base body, or it may serve as a coating for the fabric. Additionally, the patent outlines the potential for applying an external voltage to the sacrificial anode and strength member, which could enhance the belt's functionality in specific applications. The inclusion of carbon in the sacrificial anode and the use of polyurethane for the base body are also specified, indicating a focus on material properties that contribute to the belt's overall effectiveness. This innovative belt design is particularly relevant for devices that require precise adjustments, such as those found in wind turbines.
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