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Rotor centralization for turbine engine assembly

US9266202B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2014
Grant dateFeb 23, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2034

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  • 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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