Component removal apparatus for use in turbine engines and methods of removing components from turbine engines
US9032599B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53896
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A component removal apparatus for use with a turbine engine is provided. The apparatus includes a main body and at least one alignment member that extends from the main body, wherein the alignment member is configured to position the apparatus relative to at least a portion of a component of the turbine engine. At least one leg member extends outwardly from at least one end portion of the main body. At least one lifting member is coupled to the leg member and is configured to apply a force to the leg member and/or the main body to facilitate the removal of the component from the turbine engine.
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