Support structure of a wind turbine
A support structure of a wind turbine and a method of manufacturing the support structure is provided. A support structure of a wind turbine is disclosed, whereby the support structure includes a first end to connect to a rotor of a wind turbine, and a second end to be connected to a tower of a wind turbine. The support structure includes an intermediate part that connects the first end to the second end, and that the intermediate part includes the form of an elbow-shaped tube. The support structure is divided into at least two segments whereby the segments are transportable individually from a manufacturing site to a construction site. The segments are connectable in a way that the support structure is capable of transferring forces from the rotor to the tower.
1. A support structure of a wind turbine comprising:
a first segment having an end that defines a first end of the support structure, the end of the first segment configured to connect to a rotor of the wind turbine;
a second segment defining a second end of the support structure, the end of the second segment configured to connect a tower of the wind turbine; and
an intermediate part that connects the first segment to the second segment, the intermediate part including a form of an elbow-shaped tube;
wherein the intermediate part is divided into two segments, the two segments being transportable individually from a manufacturing site to a construction site, and connectable in a way that the support structure is capable of transferring forces from the rotor to the tower.
2. The support structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first segment comprises at least two parts that are configured to connect to the rotor and to the second segment.
3. The support structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first segment, the second segment or the intermediate part of the support structure is made of casted material.
4. The support structure according to claim 1 , wherein the support structure is prepared and arranged in a way to connect a generator of a direct driven wind turbine to the support structure.
5. The support structure according to claim 4 , wherein the first end is prepared and arranged in a way to connect the generator of the direct driven wind turbine to the support structure.