Removal apparatus for a torque converter and a starting motor from an auxiliary compartment on a gas turbine
US8469209B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F9/18
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
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.
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