Patent · US Active

Apparatus for installing a turbine case

US8671536B2 · kind B2 · utility

4Cited by
19References
11Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateMar 8, 2012
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 8, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53978
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

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.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.