WO2026012560 - LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
National phase entry is expected:
Publication Number
WO/2026/012560
Publication Date
15.01.2026
International Application No.
PCT/DK2025/050121
International Filing Date
10.07.2025
Title **
[English]
LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
[French]
SYSTÈME DE PROTECTION CONTRE LA FOUDRE
Applicants **
VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S
Inventors
BRILLIANT, Nathan A
HAIGHT, Jeremy
COLLARD, Toby
Priority Data
63/670,336
12.07.2024
US
PA202430438
26.07.2024
DK
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Chapter I
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Quotation for National Phase entry
| Country | Stages | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Filing, Examination, Granting | 2342 | |
| EPO | Filing, Examination, Granting | 10800 | |
| Japan | Filing, Examination, Granting | 2324 | |
| South Korea | Filing, Examination, Granting | 2275 | |
| USA | Filing, Examination, Granting | 4740 |
Total:
22,481
Abstract[English]
A method of manufacturing a lightning protection system for a wind turbine blade, the method comprising: providing a first metal layer; and constructing a metal reinforcing part directly onto the first metal layer using an additive manufacturing technique so as to create an electrical connection between the first metal layer and the metal reinforcing part, wherein a portion of the first metal layer extends laterally beyond the metal reinforcing part.[French]
L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'un système de protection contre la foudre pour une pale d'éolienne, le procédé comprenant : la fourniture d'une première couche métallique ; et la construction d'une pièce de renfort métallique directement sur la première couche métallique par une technique de fabrication additive de façon à créer une connexion électrique entre la première couche métallique et la pièce de renfort métallique, une partie de la première couche métallique s'étendant latéralement au-delà de la pièce de renfort métallique.