Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Work holding
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-26
2005-04-26
Watson, Robert C. (Department: 3723)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Work holding
Reexamination Certificate
active
06883224
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for centering a shaft (for an impeller or other rotating component) in a gas turbine engine, such as that used in aircraft or other vehicles. The apparatus includes a base, at least one arm and an actuator. The arm is connected to the base and the actuator is located on a predetermined axis and aligns the impeller shaft to that axis. The actuator also applies a force to the actuator to simulate actual operational forces in the engine so that proper tolerances can be measured. The method includes steps of coupling the apparatus to a locator surface, impeller shaft with the actuator and moving the actuator such that an axial load is provided on the shaft.
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Honeywell International , Inc.
Mullen, Esq. Douglas A.
Watson Robert C.
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