Turbo machine service apparatus
US8956100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P3/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Solutions for minimizing the impact of servicing a turbo machine are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for conveying a turbo machine component can include: a motive system for moving the apparatus along a surface; a platform system operably connected to the motive system, the platform system for supporting the component of the turbo machine, the platform system can include: a first portion fixed to the motive system; and a second portion moveably coupled to the first portion, the second portion for modifying a position of the turbo machine component; and a control system operably connected to the platform system, the control system for controlling at least one of a rate of movement or a direction of the second portion of the platform system.
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