Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-02
2007-01-02
Bryant, David P. (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
C029S03300H, C029S038900, C029S451000, C029S235000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10906558
ABSTRACT:
A automated sealing assembly for rotary machines including: a seal guide assembly, the seal guide assembly aligns and holds a caulk wire and a sealing strip in a rotor groove for peening; a peening tool, the peening tool peens said caulk wire to deform the caulk wire and secure the caulk wire and the sealing strip in the rotor groove; an actuator, the actuator controls a movement and preload force of the peening tool producing a rotor groove seal having a predictable pull out strength; and a base for securing the seal guide assembly, the peening tool, and the actuator.
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Adis William Edward
Gill Patrick
Mack Michael
Bryant David P.
Cantor & Colburn LLP
General Electric Company
Koehler Christopher M.
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