Rotor centralization for turbine engine assembly
US8726477B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53961
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One or more support elements radially extend through one or more openings defined in a turbine engine casing and are configured to centralize and at least partially support a rotor assembly of the engine during an engine disassembly or assembly procedure. The support elements are configured to transfer any rotor assembly weight loads to an engine casing while a bearing support of the rotor assembly is absent or removed.
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