Tooling and method for assembling a vane ring
US12398650B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01D9/042
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Tooling and methods for assembling a vane ring of a turbine engine are provided. A tool includes a base configured to receive an outer ring and vanes radially inwardly of the outer ring. A heater is operable to apply heat to the outer ring when the outer ring is received on the base. Expandable jaws having a plurality of radially actuatable pads are operable to urge the vanes radially outwardly toward the outer ring. A press is operable to apply an axial force against an inner support of the vane ring to install the inner support radially inwardly of the vanes.
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