Turbomachine bucket displacement apparatus and method of use
US9381602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53983
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments include apparatuses adapted to displace turbomachine components from a location within a turbomachine. In some embodiments apparatuses for displacing a turbine bucket from a turbomachine wheel slot include a body having at least two contacting portions for contacting the turbomachine wheel, a linear actuator coupled to the body, and an engagement arm for engaging the turbine bucket, the engagement arm coupled to the linear actuator and adapted to be actuated in a first axial direction by the linear actuator.
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