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Service apparatus for turbomachine

US8910374B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2012
Grant dateDec 16, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53022
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments include a service apparatus for a turbomachine. The service apparatus can include: a frame for coupling to an opening in the turbomachine; a bridge member operably coupled to the frame and spanning a width of the frame, the bridge member being substantially movable along a length of the frame; and a crane member operably coupled to the bridge member, the crane member being substantially movable along the width of the frame, wherein the crane member includes at least one attachment device for attaching to an object within the turbomachine.

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