Adjustable working platform for curved surfaces
a technology of working platform and curved shell, which is applied in the direction of scaffolding, machine/engine, building scaffold accessories, etc., can solve the problems of difficulty for technicians to reach certain portions of the shell, and the ergonomic challenges of the turbomachine and its shell
Active Publication Date: 2015-08-27
GE INFRASTRUCTURE TECH INT LLC
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The platform provides a stable, adjustable, and secure working surface that prevents rotation, enhancing safety and accessibility for technicians performing maintenance on large turbomachines by allowing multiple position locking and easy reconfiguration.
Problems solved by technology
Therefore, it can be difficult for the technicians to reach certain portions of the shell to perform a desired service or maintenance task.
As a result, service and / or maintenance of the turbomachine and its shell may present ergonomic challenges, and technicians may have to improvise working platforms that may not always be configured in the safest manner possible.
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[0013]As described herein, aspects of the invention relate to turbomachines. Specifically, as described herein, aspects of the invention relate to an apparatus for moving a turbine shell of the turbomachine.
[0014]The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and / or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.
[0015]FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view the lower half of a gas turbine shell. A gas turbine typically includes an outer shell that contains vari...
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Abstract
An adjustable working platform for a curved surface includes a support member configured to be inserted into a hole in the curved surface. An adjustable surface is configured for supporting a load, and the adjustable surface is configured to rotate and lock in multiple positions. An anti-rotation arm is connected to the support member, and the anti-rotation arm includes an adjustable section configured to engage an axial facing portion of the curved surface.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The disclosure is related generally to working platforms for curved surfaces. More particularly, the disclosure is related to a working platform for the curved shell of a gas turbine.[0002]Conventional turbomachines, such as gas turbine systems, are utilized to generate power for electric generators. In general, conventional turbomachines generate power by passing a fluid (e.g., hot gas) through a compressor and a turbine of the turbomachine. More specifically, fluid may flow through a fluid flow path for rotating a plurality of rotating buckets of the turbine for generating the power. The fluid may be directed through the turbine via the plurality of rotating buckets and a plurality of stationary nozzles positioned between the rotating buckets. These internal components (e.g., buckets, nozzles) may be included within a turbine shell of the turbine. The turbine shell may act as a housing for the internal components and the fluid passing through the t...
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IPC IPC(8): B23P6/00
CPCB23P6/002F01D25/243F01D25/285E06C9/04
Inventor HUTH, ROBERT EDWARDHERBOLD, JOHN WILLIAM
Owner GE INFRASTRUCTURE TECH INT LLC