Patent application number | Description | Published |
20110247193 | Apparatus And Method For Installing Combustion Liners - An installation tool and method are disclosed for installing a combustion liner within a combustor. The installation tool comprises a frame and a pusher block. The frame includes a substantially horizontal member and a plurality of side members. The pusher block is disposed between the side members and may be configured to push against the combustion liner. | 10-13-2011 |
20120087752 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MACHINING A SHROUD BLOCK - A method and a machining kit for machining a bore hole into a shroud block are disclosed. The method includes designating a location of the bore hole on an exterior surface of the shroud block, positioning the shroud block in a machining device, securing the shroud block in the machining device, and machining the bore hole in the shroud block. The machining device includes a locating tool, a machining tool, a platform, a securing device, and a radial support. The radial support is configured to mate with a radial exterior surface of the shroud block such that a machining axis of the machining device may be aligned with a radial axis of the shroud block during positioning. | 04-12-2012 |
20120132872 | Jacking Mechanism - A jacking mechanism for industrial equipment includes an insert securable in a casing hole of a first casing half of an item of industrial equipment and a jacking bolt insertable in the insert. The jacking bolt includes a jacking bolt thread meshable with an insert thread and a bearing tip secured to the jacking bolt. Advancing the jacking bolt through the insert brings the bearing tip into contact with a second casing half thus moving the first casing half relative to the second casing half. A jacking system for industrial equipment includes a plurality of jacking mechanisms configured to evenly change a gap between the first casing half and the second casing half. | 05-31-2012 |
20120145976 | CASING SECTION LIFT AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A machine casing section lift system includes a first attachment member configured to attach to a machine casing section, the first attachment member including a first jacking mechanism connection portion. The system also includes a second attachment member configured to attach to a lower casing section that, in operation, is positioned below the machine casing section, the second attachment member including a second jacking mechanism connection portion. The system also includes a jacking mechanism to raise the machine casing section and having a collar configured to couple with the first jacking mechanism connection portion and a base configured to rest in the second jacking mechanism connection portion. | 06-14-2012 |
20120228254 | REMOVAL APPARATUS FOR A TORQUE CONVERTER AND A STARTING MOTOR FROM AN AUXILIARY COMPARTMENT ON A GAS TURBINE - A lifting fixture for attachment to a torque converter or starting motor within an auxiliary compartment of a gas turbine is provided. The lifting fixture generally includes a frame configured to attach to a hoisting support, a pair of lifting lugs attached to the frame and positioned above the frame, and a plurality of lifting hooks attached to the frame and positioned such that each lifting hook has a bend extending below the frame. A removal apparatus for moving a torque converter or starting motor within an auxiliary compartment of a gas turbine is also generally provided. | 09-13-2012 |
20120228255 | METHODS OF REMOVING A TORQUE CONVERTER AND A STARTING MOTOR FROM AN AUXILIARY COMPARTMENT OF A GAS TURBINE - Methods for moving a starting motor or a torque converter within an auxiliary compartment of a gas turbine are provided. A removal apparatus, which includes a lifting fixture attached to a beam pivotally mounted on a mast, is secured within the auxiliary compartment. To move the starting motor, a plurality of lifting hooks on the lifting fixture are attached to the starting motor, and the lifting fixture and the starting motor are hoisted. To move the torque converter, a pair of lifting lugs on the lifting fixture is attached to the torque converter, and the lifting fixture and the torque converter are hoisted. | 09-13-2012 |
20120269592 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING A ROTOR - A system for modifying a slot in a rotor includes a base having a vertical axis. A drill is slidingly connected to the base along the vertical axis, and a clamp is connected to the base and configured to engage with an interior surface of the slot. A method for modifying a slot in a rotor includes locating a drill proximate to the slot and inserting a clamp into the slot, wherein the clamp is slidingly connected to the drill. The method further includes engaging the clamp with an interior surface of the slot and operating the drill to create a cavity in the slot. | 10-25-2012 |
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 |
20120292859 | TOOL FOR ADJUSTING SEAL - A tool is disclosed for adjusting a seal. The tool includes an engagement block. The engagement block defines a slot configured to capture a portion of the seal. The tool further includes an impact surface connected to the engagement block, and a hammer head movable along a strike axis with respect to the engagement block and configured for striking the impact surface. Striking of the impact surface with the hammer head can cause movement of the seal. | 11-22-2012 |
20120301291 | Tool for Removing Pins from a Gas Turbine Casing - A tool for removing a pin from a casing is disclosed. The tool may generally include a rod configured to be coupled to a portion of the pin, a sleeve received on the rod and a flange member received on the sleeve. The flange member may be received on the sleeve such that the flange member is movable in a radial direction relative to the sleeve. Additionally, the tool may include a collar configured to be radially engaged between the flange member and the rod when the flange member is moved radially outwardly relative to the sleeve. | 11-29-2012 |
20120317772 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A SHROUD BLOCK IN A CASING - A system and method for adjusting a shroud block in a casing are disclosed. The system includes a crane, an engagement device mounted to the shroud block, and a hoist connecting the engagement device and the crane. Actuation of the hoist can cause movement of the shroud block along a shroud hook of the casing. The method includes mounting an engagement device to the shroud block, and actuating a hoist connected to the engagement device. Actuation of the hoist can cause movement of the shroud block along a shroud hook of the casing. | 12-20-2012 |
20130028699 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A SHAFT INSIDE A TURBINE - A system for supporting a shaft inside a turbine includes a support member having load and counterweight portions. A fulcrum is between the load and counterweight portions, and the load portion is configured to fit inside the turbine. Nests are connected to the support member between the load and counterweight portions, and the nests are configured to rigidly connect the shaft to the support member. A counterweight is connected to move along the support member only on the counterweight portion of the support member. A method for supporting a shaft inside a turbine includes inserting a support member inside the turbine and connecting the shaft to the support member. The method further includes connecting a crane to a fulcrum on the support member, lifting the support member and shaft with the crane, and moving a counterweight on the support member to change a horizontal angle of the support member. | 01-31-2013 |
20130051947 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING A ROTOR - A system for modifying a slot in a rotor includes a drill, a clamp connected to the drill and configured to engage with an interior surface of the slot, and means for supporting the drill from a stationary platform adjacent to the rotor. A method for modifying a slot in a rotor includes connecting a coupling to a stationary platform adjacent to the rotor, connecting a drill to the coupling, and locating the drill proximate to the slot. The method further includes inserting a clamp into the slot, engaging the clamp with an interior surface of the slot, and operating the drill to create a cavity in the slot. | 02-28-2013 |
20130167537 | QUICK DISCONNECT COMBUSTION ENDCOVER - A clamp assembly for facilitating attachment and removal of a first component to or from a second component includes plural clamp bodies, each having at least two mutually perpendicular surfaces arranged about the first component. A substantially rigid ring is located between one surface of the clamp body and a surface of the first component. At least one fastener is provided for each of the plural clamp bodies, adapted to extend through a respective one of the plural clamp bodies and into the second component. Tooling is provided to allow for simultaneous tightening or loosening of all bolts on a single combustor. | 07-04-2013 |
20130185877 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING A SLOT - An apparatus for cleaning an inner surface of a slot includes a first block segment that has an outer perimeter that conforms to and fits inside the inner surface of the slot. A first cleaning pad is connected to the first block segment and extends beyond at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the first block segment. | 07-25-2013 |
20130202417 | COMPONENT REMOVAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN TURBINE ENGINES AND METHODS OF REMOVING COMPONENTS FROM TURBINE ENGINES - A component removal apparatus for use with a turbine engine is provided. The apparatus includes a main body and at least one alignment member that extends from the main body, wherein the alignment member is configured to position the apparatus relative to at least a portion of a component of the turbine engine. At least one leg member extends outwardly from at least one end portion of the main body. At least one lifting member is coupled to the leg member and is configured to apply a force to the leg member and/or the main body to facilitate the removal of the component from the turbine engine. | 08-08-2013 |
20130205589 | System and Method For Modifying A Rotor - A system for modifying a slot in a rotor includes a drill, a clamp connected to the drill and configured to engage with an interior surface of the slot, and means for supporting the drill from a stationary platform adjacent to the rotor. A method for modifying a slot in a rotor includes connecting a coupling to a stationary platform adjacent to the rotor, connecting a drill to the coupling, and locating the drill proximate to the slot. The method further includes inserting a clamp into the slot, engaging the clamp with an interior surface of the slot, and operating the drill to create a cavity in the slot. | 08-15-2013 |
20130232788 | Apparatus for Installing a Turbine Case - An apparatus for installing a turbine casing including a first drive subassembly and a member coupled to the first drive subassembly configured for engaging a first segment of the turbine casing. The apparatus may also include a second member coupled to the second drive subassembly configured for engaging the first segment of the turbine casing. The apparatus may be provided with a first retainer connected to the first member and configured for engaging a second segment of the turbine casing, and a second retainer connected to the second member and configured for engaging the second segment of the turbine casing. | 09-12-2013 |
20130292229 | TURBO MACHINE SERVICE APPARATUS - Solutions for minimizing the impact of servicing a turbo machine are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for conveying a turbo machine component can include: a motive system for moving the apparatus along a surface; a platform system operably connected to the motive system, the platform system for supporting the component of the turbo machine, the platform system can include: a first portion fixed to the motive system; and a second portion moveably coupled to the first portion, the second portion for modifying a position of the turbo machine component; and a control system operably connected to the platform system, the control system for controlling at least one of a rate of movement or a direction of the second portion of the platform system. | 11-07-2013 |
20140112727 | CUTTING TOOL LOCATING DEVICE FOR FORMING AN OPENING IN A GEAR - A cutting tool locating device for a forming an opening in a gear includes a guide member configured and disposed to be fixedly connected to gear mounted to a shaft, and an alignment puck moveably mounted to the guide member. The alignment puck includes a bushing configured and disposed to align with a recess formed in the shaft. | 04-24-2014 |
20140144034 | INLET GUIDE VANE ALIGNMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - Various embodiments include alignment apparatuses and associated methods for use on a turbine (e.g., a gas turbine). In various particular embodiments, an apparatus for aligning an unfixed inlet guide vane (IGV) adjacent a fixed IGV in a gas turbine. In some cases the apparatus includes: a first wedge member for interfacing with the fixed IGV; a second wedge member movably coupled with the first wedge member, the second wedge member for interfacing with the unfixed IGV; and an adjustment apparatus coupled to the first wedge member and the second wedge member, the adjustment apparatus for modifying a position of the second wedge member relative to the first wedge member to actuate movement of the unfixed IGV relative to the fixed IGV. | 05-29-2014 |
20140260573 | VARIABLE GUIDE VANE DIGITAL BACKLASH MEASUREMENT - An apparatus and method for a more time efficient measurement of backlash in one or more variable guide vanes of a gas turbine system are provided. A mounting structure, with an indicator attached thereto, may be provided. Further, a guide structure may be provided to allow the mounting structure to be moved adjacent to two or more variable guide vanes without moving the guide structure. | 09-18-2014 |
20150040394 | REMOTE TURBINE COMPONENT REPLACEMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF REMOTELY REPLACING A TURBINE COMPONENT - A remote turbine component replacement apparatus for a turbine assembly includes an arm having a first end and a second end, the first end configured to be positioned at a user accessible region and the second end configured to extend to a remote location of the turbine assembly, the remote location in close proximity with a turbine material zone to be removed. Also included is a base portion proximate the second end, the base portion configured to engage a turbine component located at the remote location. Further included is a material removal tool disposed proximate the base portion. Yet further included is a debris removal component disposed proximate the base portion. | 02-12-2015 |
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20110285230 | ELECTRICAL MACHINE, PARTICULARLY ALTERNATING CURRENT GENERATOR - The invention relates to an electrical machine, particularly an alternating current generator, that can be designed as a three-phase alternator, for example, having—preferably electrical—components that are protected from access, wherein to this end there is a protective cap ( | 11-24-2011 |
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20120235525 | ELECTRICAL MACHINE - The invention relates to an electrical motor ( | 09-20-2012 |
20130257215 | METHOD FOR STAMPING COIL SIDES OF A STATOR WINDING - Method for stamping multiple coil sides ( | 10-03-2013 |
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20130328435 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STATOR WINDING OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, IN PARTICULAR FOR PRODUCING AN AC GENERATOR - Method for producing a stator winding ( | 12-12-2013 |
20140035427 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STATOR WINDING OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, IN PARTICULAR AN AC GENERATOR - Method for producing a stator winding ( | 02-06-2014 |