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Engine transportation apparatus

US10539053B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2017
Grant dateJan 21, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16N2210/02
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method of transporting a turbine engine with a transportation fixture including a turbine engine jig having mounts for securing the turbine engine, a rotor with a drive shaft rotationally supported by a bearing, the method includes supplying a lubricant to the bearing and rotating the drive shaft while the turbine engine is in transport.

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