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Document | Title | Date |
20080201928 | Method of assembling a fan module for engine cooling applications - A method of assembling a cooling module with the module having a shroud ( | 08-28-2008 |
20080250624 | METHOD FOR CONVERTING A TURBINE CASING - A method for converting a turbine casing of a turbine having an axial flange relative to a rotational axis of a rotor of the turbine, and having a radial hot gas inlet relative to the rotational axis includes the steps of: axially separating the turbine casing into two axial sections so as to form a separation zone, wherein the first axial section has the flange and the second axial section has the hot gas inlet; rotating the two axial sections relative to each other around the rotational axis so as to transfer each of the two axial sections from an original old relative position into a new relative position; and connecting the two axial sections to each other in the new relative position along the separation zone. | 10-16-2008 |
20090094812 | Method for changing knives in a mower - A mowing device including a disc, the disc providing a mount for at least one knife, said knife being pivotably mounted to said disc by a pivot pin, said pivot pin defining a mounting axis, such that the knife can rotate about said pivot pin between a first extended position and any retracted position, said disc being constructed of a basic material thickness and comprising a mounting surface; said mowing device including a knife adapter comprising a cylindrical aperture and a projection; said pivot pin comprising a first cylindrical section of a first diameter to fit into said cylindrical aperture in said knife adapter, and a second cylindrical section, of a second diameter, with a groove defined by a groove width and a pin section thickness at the groove of a dimension less than said second diameter; said mowing device including a retainer constructed of a material thickness equal to or less than the width of said groove, with a key-hole shaped aperture defined by a first circular section with a first inside diameter larger than said second diameter of said pin and a slot shaped section with a width that is greater than said pin section thickness but less than said second diameter of said pivot pin; wherein said slot-shaped section of the retainer engages said groove of said pivot pin to retain said pivot pin while said projection of said knife adapter engages said retainer. | 04-16-2009 |
20100024185 | Complete wire mesh repair with heat blanket - A heat blanket for use in the repair of aircraft outer casings and method for using the heat blanket are provided. The heat blanket has an inner and outer layer of thermally conductive material. A series of heating elements are disposed between the inner and outer layers of materials and arranged into a plurality of heating zones. A control apparatus has a plurality of temperature sensors, each of which corresponds to one of the plurality of heating zones. The control apparatus provides power to the heating elements to control temperature for each respective zone as a function of sensed temperature. The blanket is shaped to cover a portion of the engine nacelle. | 02-04-2010 |
20100101067 | Method for Repairing an Electrode Assembly - A method of repairing a used electrode device | 04-29-2010 |
20100180417 | REPLACEMENT OF PART OF ENGINE CASE WITH DISSIMILAR MATERIAL - A method of repairing a case for a gas turbine engine includes removing a first portion of the case from a second portion of the case and metallurgically joining a replacement material to the second portion of the case to form a repaired case. The first portion of the case includes a connection flange having a plurality of bolt holes formed therein. The replacement material has a different coefficient of thermal expansion than a parent material of the second portion of the case. | 07-22-2010 |
20100180418 | Synthetic Redundancy Via Prognostics - An manufacturing method that uses synthetic redundancy to optimize equipment reliability, performance, weight, and cost. The manufacturing method identifies critical components, that would ordinarily require a redundant component to meet reliability and safety requirements, and replaces them with a single, non-redundant component. Safety and reliability is maintained by using prognostic health management to replace the non-redundant critical component prior to its failure. Verification techniques are used to ensure reliability requirements are being met. | 07-22-2010 |
20100186209 | Clip for Limiting Motion of a Torque Converter Clutch Regulator Valve - An apparatus and method for repairing an automatic transmission. Access is obtained to the valve body and a special shaped Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) regulator apply valve clip is inserted against a TCC regulator apply valve to hold a TCC regulator apply valve in a fully open position. The clip is dished to avoid wear when engaging the TCC regulator apply valve and has an asymmetric top portion which cooperates with the shape of the valve body chamber the TCC regulator apply valve clip is inserted into, to ensure proper placement. | 07-29-2010 |
20110138595 | MAINTENANCE METHOD OF WIND TURBINE GENERATOR - A maintenance method is provided for a wind turbine generator including a tower and a nacelle. The maintenance method includes: attaching a pedestal to the tower; attaching a jack to the pedestal; and lifting the nacelle by using the jack to detach the nacelle from the tower, from a state where the nacelle is rotatably connected to the tower. | 06-16-2011 |
20110239430 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING AXLE ALIGNMENT - Methods and apparatus are provided for adjusting the alignment of an axle so that adjustments to toe, camber, and/or thrust can be more readily achieved. In one embodiment, a pair of non-parallel shims is located between flange elements. Positioning elements are located along the flange elements at a position outside the peripheral edge of the shims. Upon application of a torque to the positioning elements, the flange elements can be pushed apart or pulled together so as to provide for access to the shims. | 10-06-2011 |
20120272496 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIFTING A CASING SECTION - A system for lifting a first casing section relative to a second casing section is disclosed. The system may generally include a guide member configured to be coupled to the second casing section so as to generally extend lengthwise in a lift direction of the first casing section and a sleeve member configured to be coupled to the first casing section. The sleeve member may be movably disposed on the guide member such that the sleeve member is displaced along a length of the guide member as the first casing section is lifted in the lift direction. | 11-01-2012 |
20130019444 | Elevator Car With Maintenance Window - The invention relates to an elevator car which is suitable for elevators in which all of the elements which are to be maintained and checked are arranged outside the elevator car, opposite only one side of the elevator car. The elevator car comprises, on said side, one part ( | 01-24-2013 |
20130047393 | CUP BELT FORK - A device for supporting a cup belt conveyor system comprising: a first square tubing; a second square tubing; a middle square tubing joining the first square tubing with the second square tubing; an opening between the first square tubing and the second square tubing; and a series of bolts extending from the first square tubing, where the series of bolts secure the device at the top of a conveyor system and said opening allows the conveyor belt to pass through. | 02-28-2013 |
20130086784 | REPAIR METHODS FOR COOLED COMPONENTS - A method for repairing a component is provided, where the component has a substrate comprising an outer surface and an inner surface and defining one or more grooves. Each groove extends at least partially along the outer surface of the substrate. The component further includes a structural coating, a bond coating, and a thermal bather coating. The groove(s) and the structural coating define one or more channels for cooling the component. The repair method includes removing the thermal barrier and bond coatings, removing at least a portion of the structural coating in a vicinity of a damaged portion of the component, performing a repair operation on the damaged portion of the component, applying a structural coating at least in a vicinity of the repaired portion of the component, and applying a bond coating and a thermal barrier coating. Additional repair methods are also provided. | 04-11-2013 |
20130199011 | One-Piece Board Level Shielding With Peel-Away Feature - A one-piece board level shielding element with a top cover peel panel is secured to a circuit board to shield and provide access to a shielded component. The shielding element is formed with a top having a peel line to facilitate removal of the peel panel with a peel tool. Once the repair is completed, a new cover is put on to the remaining side-walls to reestablish the shielding. The shield top cover is formed with a peel tool insertion slot and an adjacent peel start slot. The peel panel is removed by a peel tool having a peel hook mounted to a cylindrical peel key that is inserted into the insertion slot and hooks the cover at the peel start slot. Upon rotating the peel key away from the peel start slot, the peel panel is easily removed. A fixture plate may be used to support the peel tool and assist in removal of the peel panel | 08-08-2013 |
20130283585 | System and Method for Repairing Microchannel Heat Exchanger - A method of repairing a microchannel heat exchanger includes identifying a damaged region of a microchannel tube, providing sealant to at least one of the microchannel tube and a patch, and disposing the patch relative to the microchannel tube so that the sealant forms a fluid tight boundary between the microchannel tube and the patch, wherein the fluid tight boundary circumscribes the damaged region. | 10-31-2013 |
20140259590 | TOOLS AND METHODS FOR UPTOWER MAINTENANCE - Tools, systems, and methods for use in conjunction with maintenance, assembly, rebuilding, or other procedures which involve displacing components of an assembly are disclosed. These tools, systems, and methods may be used in conjunction with a crane or other lifting device and may be configured to assemble, disassemble, or otherwise maintain components of an uptower gearbox. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259591 | AUTOMATED END EFFECTOR COMPONENT RELOADING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A ROBOTIC SYSTEM - A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument includes an end effector that comprises a staple channel and an anvil that is movably translatable relative to the staple channel. A tool mounting portion is configured to interface with a robotic system and operably communicate with the end effector. The instrument further includes a first sensor that has an output that represents a first condition of a portion of the robotic system. A second sensor has an output that represents a position of the anvil. A third sensor has an output that represents a position of a reciprocating knife within the end effector. An externally accessible memory device communicates with the first, second and third sensors. | 09-18-2014 |
20140366354 | Servicing a Nuclear Reactor Module - A system for servicing a nuclear reactor module comprises a crane operable to attach to the nuclear reactor module, wherein the crane includes provisions for routing signals from one or more sensors of the nuclear reactor module to one or more sensor receivers. | 12-18-2014 |
20150113784 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PARTICLE-BASED IMAGE DISPLAY - A method of manufacturing a particle-based image display having a plurality of imaging cells is disclosed. The method includes filling the plurality of imaging cells with a plurality of first particles, identifying a defect associated with one or more of the imaging cells, and repairing the defect within a unit corresponding to part of the plurality of imaging cells. | 04-30-2015 |
20160025065 | TOOLS AND METHODS FOR UPTOWER MAINTENANCE - Tools, systems, and methods for use in conjunction with maintenance, assembly, rebuilding, or other procedures which involve displacing components of an assembly are disclosed. These tools, systems, and methods may be used in conjunction with a crane or other lifting device and may be configured to assemble, disassemble, or otherwise maintain components of an uptower gearbox. | 01-28-2016 |
20160076773 | APPARATUS FOR AN ASSEMBLY TOOL FOR MOUNTING OR DISMANTLING, REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A COMPONENT OF AN ENGINE - The present invention concerns of an apparatus as a part of an assembly tool or an assembly tool with additional frame for mounting or dismantling, replacement and maintenance of a component of an engine. The apparatus includes an eccentric hook having means to adjust, discretely or operatively communicating with a crane or an independently operated assembly tool. The position of the component operates in radial or quasi-radial position with respect to the engine housing, whereas the eccentric hook comprising an outer structure/casing, an inner ring, a cut out with an eccentric disposition, whereas the eccentric hook is self-locking or semi-self-locking with respect to a counterpart attached to the engine housing. | 03-17-2016 |
20160153663 | Method for Repairing a Bundled Tube Fuel Injector | 06-02-2016 |
20170232581 | FIXTURE ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN MAINTAINING HEAVY EQUIPMENT | 08-17-2017 |
20220134482 | LASER WORKING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING LASER WORKING MACHINE - A laser working machine includes a first slot provided at another end portion of a first body. In the first slot, either one of a first shielding plate and a first light transmissive plate is selectively insertable in a sealed manner. The first shielding plate is configured to block a first optical path. The first light transmissive plate has a first optical path hole through which the first optical path and a second optical path are connectable. The laser working machine includes a second slot provided at a second body end portion of a second body. In the second slot, either one of a second shielding plate and a second light transmissive plate is selectively insertable in a sealed manner. The second shielding plate is configured to block the second optical path. The second light transmissive plate has a second optical path hole. | 05-05-2022 |