Wind turbine with a braking device and method for braking at least one drive train component of a drive train, and use of a braking device for braking at least one drive train component of a drive train of a wind turbine

摘要

A braking device and method are provided for a wind turbine. The wind turbine includes a rotor, a generator and a drive train having one or more components. The drive train is connected to the generator for obtaining electrical energy from rotation of the drive train. The wind turbine further includes a braking device for braking at least one drive train component of the drive train. The braking device includes a wedge brake.