TRANSPORT FRAME FOR WIND TURBINE BLADE

The invention provides a transport frame and method. The transport frame has a transport framework, which has a longitudinal, lateral and upright extent, and is configured for receiving a tip portionof a longitudinally extending wind turbine blade, wherein the said frame can be stackable with identical frames, and the said frame has a tip saddle assembly. The tip saddle assembly comprises a saddle with a support surface shaped to receive a blade tip with its chordwise extent lying approximately horizontal; a clamping mechanism having a hinged clamping arm configured to be operable between a raised, open position and a lowered, closed position. The said clamping arm, when open, allows a blade tip to be lowered into the said saddle with its chordwise extent generally horizontal, and when closed, securely restrains the said blade tip against upward movement. The said clamping arm extends between a hinge point and a free end. The said tip saddle assembly further includes a fixing device for the corresponding firs