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Mobile platform system for a gas turbine engine

US8621873B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2008
Grant dateJan 7, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M1/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for moving an auxiliary component of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The system may have a mobile support platform configured to support the auxiliary component during operation of the gas turbine engine. The system may further have at least one guide assembly operably connected to the mobile support platform and configured to guide movement of the mobile support platform. The system may also have a drive assembly operably connected to the mobile support platform and configured to impart movement of the mobile support platform between an elevated position and a lowered position.

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