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Consumable assembly tool for a gas turbine engine

US9970311B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2014
Grant dateMay 15, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/10
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of assembling a gas turbine engine is provided that includes locating a consumable assembly tool within the engine. The consumable assembly tool is attached to another component of the gas turbine engine. The engine is run to vaporize the consumable assembly tool.

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