Pivoting apparatus for a component

Abstract

The invention relates to a pivoting apparatus (10) for a component (11), in particular of a turbomachine (1), comprising: a suspension device (14) which is movable along a leveling axis (N) for arranging the pivoting apparatus (10) on a holding apparatus (20); and a receiving device (15) which is rotatable about a pivot axis (S) and can be connected to the component (11), wherein the suspension device (14) is movable along the leveling axis (N).

Description

[0001] Swivel device for a component

[0002] The invention relates to a pivoting device for a component, in particular of a turbomachine, comprising a suspension device movable along a leveling axis for arranging the pivoting device on a holding device and a receiving device rotatable about a pivot axis, which can be connected to the component along a receiving axis, wherein the pivot axis encloses a first angle with the leveling axis and a second angle with the receiving axis, and wherein the suspension device can be moved along the leveling axis depending on a center of gravity of the component connectable to the receiving device. Furthermore, the invention relates to a system for pivoting a component, in particular of a turbomachine, and to a method for moving a component, in particular of a turbomachine, by means of a pivoting device.

[0003] For maintenance, and especially for assembly and disassembly work on turbomachines, these are typically picked up and lifted using cranes and associated lifting devices to ensure they are kept ready in a horizontal position. Individual components or modules of the turbomachine can be picked up and moved toward or away from the turbomachine, particularly with the aid of various adapter devices. The individual components are typically pivoted to move them from a horizontal assembly position to a vertical transport position, or vice versa.

[0004] A key factor in ensuring safe dismantling of the turbomachine is that the load is transferred seamlessly from the turbomachine to be dismantled to the crane device, i.e. that any crane preload can be detected, for example before connections such as screw joints are loosened, and can be neutralised by means of suitable load compensation, and that the component axes are aligned parallel to one another. With conventional load handling devices, the crane device must always be manually corrected for this purpose, as a shift in the centre of gravity before and after loading the crane device can only be avoided in very rare cases. In addition, a rotation of the picked-up component by 90° is typically necessary in order to put it down and / or position it for assembly.Based on this, it is an object of the present invention to propose an improved pivoting device for components, in particular for components of a turbomachine, a system for pivoting such a component, and a method for moving a component, in particular of a turbomachine, which allows for flexibility in their use. This is achieved according to the invention by the teaching of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0005] To achieve the object, a pivoting device for a component, in particular of a turbomachine, is proposed, comprising a suspension device which can be moved along a leveling axis for arranging the pivoting device on a holding device and a receiving device which can be rotated about a pivot axis and which can be connected to the component along a receiving axis, wherein the pivot axis encloses a first angle with the leveling axis and the pivot axis encloses a second angle with the receiving axis and wherein the suspension device can be moved along the leveling axis depending on a center of gravity of the component which can be connected to the receiving device.

[0006] The pivoting device is designed to hold the component in a suspended position in order to provide the necessary degrees of freedom to pivot the component from an initial position to an end position. Because the pivot axis and the leveling axis enclose a first angle and the pivot axis and the receiving axis enclose a second angle and are arranged in particular in one plane, a rotation of the component in space can be achieved by a rotational or pivoting movement about the pivot axis. Because the suspension device can be moved or shifted along the leveling axis, a shift in the center of gravity of the component and / or the pivoting device, which can be caused by a pivoting movement about the pivot axis, can be compensated or balanced.The center of gravity of the component is understood in particular to be its center of mass, i.e. the mass-weighted average of the positions of all mass points of the component, whereby its horizontal position is particularly relevant.

[0007] In the context of the present invention, the term "component" refers to the entirety of a component, an assembly, or a larger unit, such as a module, in particular of a turbomachine, which is transported as a unit, in particular disassembled from a turbomachine, or mounted on it. Depending on whether assembly or disassembly is being performed, the starting position or the end position of the component can be either a storage position in which the component can be placed or picked up for transport and / or maintenance, or an assembly position in which the component can be assembled or disassembled.

[0008] The swivel device can be used for various transport tasks, for example in the context of assembly and disassembly work, whereby the following mainly refers to a disassembly process, i.e. the transfer of a component from an assembly position to a storage position. Of course, the same and / or similar effects or advantages can also be achieved in an assembly process in the opposite direction, even if these are not explicitly stated or explained. The use of the device is explained below using the example of disassembling components of a turbomachine. Of course, the proposed swivel device, a system proposed herein and / or a method proposed herein can also be used for swiveling and / or moving parts or components of other assembled devices.

[0009] The pivoting device can be used to pivot the components of the turbomachine between an assembly position and a storage position, or vice versa. The assembly position can be a horizontally oriented position of a rotational axis of the component or can be referred to as such, since a turbomachine which is held or accommodated on a mounting support, for example, is typically positioned such that its main or rotational axis is aligned horizontally. This means that an axis of symmetry of the component is also typically aligned horizontally and aligned with the rotational axis of the turbomachine. The storage position of a component can, for example, be a vertically oriented position of the rotational axis of the component, wherein the axis of the component, which is horizontal in the assembly position, is pivoted into a vertical position by the pivoting movement.The component's axis is arranged parallel to the receiving axis of the swivel device or can coincide with it in order to rotate or swivel the component in space. This allows, for example, a typically larger and / or essentially radially arranged (outer) geometry of the component to be used as a storage structure to store and / or transport the component in a stable position.

[0010] The pivoting device can be arranged or fastened to a holding device, such as a support device and / or crane device, via its suspension device, which can comprise, for example, an eyelet or crane eyelet, and is particularly fastened to the latter during operation. The holding or crane device can be configured to perform an independent movement, in particular a horizontal and / or vertical movement, in order to move the pivoting device and / or to be able to apply a holding force, in particular directed counter to gravity.

[0011] The suspension device can be moved or shifted along the leveling axis of the pivoting device, which is aligned horizontally during operation of the pivoting device. In the assembly position, the leveling axis is aligned parallel to a main or rotational axis of the turbomachine. The suspension device can, for example, be moved or shifted along the leveling axis on a carriage, in particular by means of a spindle, in a motorized and / or automated manner. In the event of a shift in the center of gravity due to a pivoting and / or rotational movement of the component, this enables leveling or correction of the alignment of the pivoting device and / or the component, in particular in a longitudinal direction or the direction of the leveling axis.

[0012] The receiving device of the pivoting device, or the receiving axis fixed at the second angle to the pivot axis, is rotatable about the pivot axis to enable movement or rotation of the received or connected component. The receiving device can, of course, also be constructed in two or more parts, whereby the two or more parts can also be spaced apart from one another to enable suitable mounting or connection to the component.

[0013] In one embodiment, the sum of the first angle and the second angle is 90°, wherein the two angles lie in particular in one plane. As a result, a component is rotated in space by 90° when rotated by 180° about the pivot axis and is pivoted from a mounting position to a storage position or the component is pivoted from a horizontal to a vertical position or vice versa. The receiving axis or the direction in which the component can be received and / or fastened to the receiving device is aligned or arranged parallel or perpendicular to the leveling axis and thus in particular horizontally or vertically.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first angle α and the second angle β are each 45°. This allows the leveling axis and the receiving axis to be aligned parallel to one another. A center of gravity of the component can be close to or in particular on the pivot axis, which makes it possible to minimize the torque required for rotation. The component can therefore be turned, pivoted or rotated at or very close to its center of gravity, as a result of which a lever arm can be reduced, in particular depending on the distance of the center of gravity from the pivot axis, so that energy is saved by reducing the lever arm. This allows, for example, a gear for the rotary movement about the pivot axis to be made smaller, which also makes it possible to reduce the dimensions of the pivoting device.

[0015] In one embodiment, the pivoting device has a weight sensor for detecting the weight received on the receiving device 15. The weight sensor can be arranged in particular in the area of ​​the suspension device or crane eye. The weight sensor can be used to measure or detect the load on the eye or the weight of the received component, and in particular to store or transmit this data for further processing. The detected weight can, for example, be displayed as information via a display device or provided in the form of data for the appropriate operation of the holding device and can be used in particular for the vertical positioning or for balancing the pivoting device depending on the received load or component during operation. Load transfer, in particular by the holding device on which the pivoting device is arranged, can thus be improved.The use of an additional crane scale, for example on the holding device, can therefore be eliminated.

[0016] For example, when a specific component is first picked up, its weight can be recorded and stored, allowing calibration of the swivel device to be carried out so that, when this specific component is detected, the movement or alignment of the component or the swivel device can be carried out automatically, in particular without further calculations.

[0017] In one embodiment, the pivoting device has a leveling sensor, which is arranged in particular in the region of the suspension device and is designed in particular to align the leveling axis in the horizontal direction, in particular during operation of the pivoting device and / or when picking up or pivoting the component. The leveling sensor can detect a shift in the load center of gravity of the component and / or a resulting offset of the leveling axis from the horizontal. Based on this information, a position of the pickup device or crane eye can be adjusted in order to bring the leveling axis or the leveling arm into the horizontal position.

[0018] In one embodiment, the receiving device is arranged at a distance from the leveling axis. In particular, during operation, a vertical distance is provided between the receiving device and the leveling axis or the suspension device, so that the suspension device can be moved or shifted independently of and / or at a distance from a pivoting movement of the receiving device. This allows leveling or balancing of the pivoting device and / or the component attached thereto to be carried out in an improved manner. In particular, an L-shaped basic form can be provided for the pivoting device, wherein a leveling arm extending along the leveling axis is aligned, in particular horizontally, for guiding the suspension device during operation.A functional arm arranged on the levelling arm, in particular at a right angle, can be aligned vertically during operation, wherein the receiving device is positioned on this functional arm, in particular at an angle of 45°.

[0019] In one embodiment, the receiving device has a reading device and / or a read / write device for data transmission. This can be designed, for example, as an RFID reading device and / or a read / write device and can be configured to read and / or write data from an RFID chip or a storage device. Such a readable chip can, for example, be arranged on the component and have its parameters or information, such as a weight, a center of gravity or a center of gravity position, as stored information, in particular in the form of data. This allows, for example, data from a component to be read and / or written or stored and used for further processing and / or controlling the pivoting device and / or the holding device.

[0020] In one embodiment, the pivoting device has a control device configured to control a rotation of the receiving device about the pivot axis and a linear displacement of the suspension device along the leveling axis. In particular, the control device is configured to control the receiving device and / or the suspension device automatically and depending on recorded or read data or information about the component to be received or received, such as weight or center of gravity. Furthermore, it can be provided that the control device is in communication with the holding device to enable control of the latter. This can eliminate the need for manual readjustment and thus reduce personnel requirements.

[0021] In one embodiment, the pivoting device has an energy storage device for operating the pivoting device. The proposed design of the pivoting device allows the component to be rotated or turned close to or at its center of gravity, thereby reducing energy requirements. Thus, the pivoting device can be supplied with energy using an energy storage device, particularly autonomously, for example, in the form of a 48V battery. The battery or energy storage device can be replaceable, particularly arranged in or on the functional arm or vertical beam of the pivoting device.

[0022] In one embodiment, the pivoting device has a display device for displaying information available on the pivoting device. Such information can, for example, be information or data detected by the weight sensor or the leveling sensor of the pivoting device and / or data read out via the data interface. Furthermore, the display device can be designed as a touch display to enable manual operation of the pivoting device. For example, this can be used to actuate the receiving device and / or the receiving device. Additionally or alternatively, a remote control can be provided for manual operation of the pivoting device, which can be connected wirelessly or wired to the pivoting device or its control unit.In a further aspect of the invention, a system for pivoting a component, in particular of a turbomachine, is specified to achieve the object, comprising a pivoting device as described herein with a receiving device and a coupling device connectable to the receiving device, wherein the coupling device is connectable to the component. The coupling device can be designed such that a positive connection with the receiving device can be established. Positive connections serve to transmit high forces. Since the components, in particular of a turbomachine, are typically heavy, this weight can be reliably transmitted to the pivoting device and / or the holding device connected to the pivoting device via an appropriately dimensioned positive connection. In addition, positive connections can be quickly established and released during the workflow.In this case, the coupling device is designed, for example, as a coupling pin, which can be received by the correspondingly designed receiving device.

[0023] Such a coupling device can, for example, be connected to the component via suitable connecting means or be arranged integrally therewith in order to form a load-bearing or resilient mount for the component with the pivoting device. If the coupling device is designed as a coupling pin, an axis of the coupling pin, particularly in the mounted state, can be aligned parallel to an axis of the component and / or a horizontal or leveling axis of the pivoting device. This allows for movement sequences performed by means of the pivoting device and the resulting center of gravity shifts to be better compensated for by the pivoting device.

[0024] In one embodiment, the system has an adapter device that can be arranged on the component and / or on the coupling device, in particular can be connected to them or formed as a single piece. The adapter device is in particular designed to be arranged on the respective component or to be detachably connected to it in order to form a movable unit. Accordingly, according to the invention, the term center of gravity of the component can also be understood as a center of gravity of the unit consisting of the component and the adapter device and / or the coupling device. In some embodiments, it can be provided that the adapter device has the coupling device or the coupling device is provided as a single piece on the adapter device. It can be provided that each component is or can be assigned an adapter device that is matched to it, wherein the coupling device is always designed in the same way.In this case, the coupling device is arranged, in particular, on a side of the adapter device opposite the side receiving the component, thus enabling a connection to the pivoting device. This allows a variety of different components to be accommodated and pivoted by means of the pivoting device.

[0025] In one embodiment, the adapter device or the coupling device has a readable or read-and-write memory unit, and the receiving device has a reading device or read-write device for reading or reading and writing to the memory unit of the adapter device or the coupling device. Information in the form of data can be stored in or by means of the memory unit of the adapter device or the coupling device and can be read out by the reading device or read-write device of the receiving device. Such information can be, for example, a device number of the component, a weight of the component or of the adapter device with and / or without a component arranged thereon, a center of gravity of the coupling device and / or of the adapter device with and / or without a component arranged thereon.This data can be used, in particular, for the automated operation of the swivel device and / or displayed, for example, via the display device of the swivel device.

[0026] In one embodiment, the receiving device has a closure control for controlling a secure reception of the coupling device or the adapter device and / or component on the receiving device. For example, if the coupling device is designed as a coupling pin, this coupling pin can be secured in a receiving opening of the receiving device by means of a locking pin. This securing device can, for example, trigger a signal which can allow actuation of the pivoting device in order to specify a secure attachment of the component to the pivoting device as the basis for operation of the pivoting device. In a further aspect of the invention, a method for moving a component, in particular of a turbomachine, by means of a pivoting device is proposed to achieve the object.The method comprises steps of receiving the component to be moved on a receiving device of the pivoting device along a receiving axis, moving a suspension device of the pivoting device along a leveling axis for horizontally aligning the leveling axis of the pivoting device depending on a center of gravity of the component, and pivoting the received component about a pivot axis of the receiving device, which encloses a first angle with the leveling axis and a second angle with the receiving axis, which lie in particular in one plane. The suspension device can be moved in particular before, during and / or after the pivoting of the component in order to level the pivoting device and / or the component.

[0027] The terms used in the description of the method for devices and equipment, as well as their functions and uses, correspond to those in the preceding description, which refers in particular to the proposed pivoting device. The individual method steps should therefore be understood in particular in conjunction with the preceding description.

[0028] When picking up the component, it is arranged in particular in a direction along the picking axis and detachably connected to the picking device via a positive connection in order to be able to lift and pivot it. When moving the hanging device, a center of gravity of the component or a common center of gravity of the pivoting device and the component is taken into account so that the pivoting device can be leveled and the leveling axis can be horizontal. This can prevent rocking or unfavorable loading of the pivoting device when lifting the component. In addition, a balanced pivoting movement can be enabled in order to position the component on the turbomachine and / or to set it down after it has been dismantled from the turbomachine.

[0029] When the picked-up component is pivoted, it is rotated in space so that it can either be placed on a suitable support surface or positioned and secured to a device or fluid machine. Furthermore, if the center of gravity of the component changes during pivoting of the picked-up component, the suspension device can be moved depending on the center of gravity. In this case, a stepwise and / or continuous movement of the suspension device can also be provided, particularly in an automated manner.

[0030] In one embodiment, the sum of the first angle and the second angle is 90°. In particular, the first angle and the second angle can each be 45°. The pivot axis forms an angle of 45° with the leveling axis and with the receiving axis. This allows compensating movements, such as moving the suspension device, which are carried out by the pivoting device, to be reduced. The inclined position of the pivot axis at an angle to the horizontal made possible in this way means that the component, particularly if it is symmetrical, can be rotated at its center of gravity or around its center of gravity, whereby a lever and therefore the leverage required can be reduced. This can result in energy savings when moving the component.

[0031] In one embodiment, the component is pivoted in space through an angle of approximately 90°. The component has an axis that can be pivoted or rotated from a horizontal position, in particular to a vertical position, or vice versa. This allows the component to be moved, in particular, from a storage position to an assembly position in which the axis of the component is aligned with the axis of the device or turbomachine, or vice versa.

[0032] In one embodiment, the method comprises the further step of connecting a coupling device arranged on the component to the receiving device of the pivoting device, which can be carried out in particular when receiving the component to be moved. By using a coupling device, the receiving device can be connected to various components without having to make significant changes to the pivoting device or receiving device. In addition, the coupling device can be designed for a positive connection to the receiving device in order to be able to provide a favorable force transmission for the secure reception of the component by the pivoting device. In one embodiment, the method comprises a further step of arranging an adapter device on a component, wherein in particular the coupling device is or will be arranged on the adapter device.By using an adapter device, a component of the turbomachine can be structurally stabilized, for example, so that deformation and / or damage when the component is detached from the turbomachine or during a lifting and / or pivoting movement can be avoided. The coupling device can be formed as a single piece on the adapter device or fastened to it using suitable fastening means. In this case, the coupling device can be arranged in particular such that when the component is received by means of the pivoting device, a center of gravity of the component or of the adapter device with the received component is positioned as close as possible to or on the pivot axis of the receiving device. This makes it possible to reduce the lever arm for the rotating or pivoting movement, thus creating energy saving potential.

[0033] In one embodiment, the method comprises the further step of reading stored information from a storage unit arranged on the coupling device, wherein the pivoting device is operated depending on the read information. Operating the pivoting device is understood here to mean, in particular, moving the suspension device along the leveling axis and / or pivoting the received component. The data can contain the information already described herein in order to be able to carry out the most targeted and / or automated control of the pivoting device or pivoting movement and / or compensating movement(s).

[0034] In one embodiment, the method comprises the further steps of applying a predetermined holding force to the pivoting device and releasing the component, in particular from the turbomachine or a device. The predetermined holding force can, for example, be determined as a function of the weight of the component and can be provided via the suspension device or by a holding, lifting, or carrying device attached thereto. This allows the component to be "lifted" with the turbomachine to release any fastening means, such as screw connections. This makes it possible to balance the acting weight forces, whereby jumping and / or falling of the component, in particular when the fastening is released, can be avoided in order to reduce the likelihood of damage to the component and the pivoting device.

[0035] Further features, advantages and possible applications of the invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the figure.

[0036] Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of an exemplary embodiment of a pivoting device according to the invention with a component arranged thereon in an assembly position;

[0037] Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of the pivoting device from Fig. 1 in a storage position;

[0038] Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of an exemplary embodiment of a system according to the invention for pivoting a component;

[0039] Fig. 4 is a schematic representation of an exemplary method according to the invention for moving a component, in particular of a turbomachine, by means of a pivoting device for moving during disassembly of a turbomachine; and

[0040] Fig. 5 is a schematic representation of an exemplary method according to the invention for moving a component, in particular of a turbomachine, by means of a pivoting device for moving the turbomachine during assembly.

[0041] Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of an exemplary embodiment of a pivoting device 10 according to the invention with a component 11 arranged thereon. The pivoting device 10 is shown in an assembly position in which the component 11 is arranged or aligned for assembly or disassembly on a device 1, here for example on a turbomachine.

[0042] The pivoting device 10 has a leveling arm 12 and a functional arm 13 arranged perpendicularly thereto. A suspension device 14 is arranged on the leveling arm 12, by means of which the pivoting device 10 can be arranged or is arranged on a holding device 20. The holding device 20 can be configured to move the pivoting device 10 and / or to apply a holding force directed counter to gravity. The suspension device 14 can be moved along a leveling axis N and in particular along the leveling arm 12, whereby the leveling axis N can be aligned or is horizontally aligned, in particular during operation of the pivoting device 10. The suspension device 14 can have an eyelet 24 for attachment to the holding device 20, a weight sensor 34, and a leveling sensor 44.The leveling sensor 44 can be used to align the leveling axis N horizontally, and the weight sensor 34 can be used to detect or determine a received load or weight of the component 11. This weight information can be used, for example, to adjust a holding force of the holding device 20 and / or to vertically position the pivoting device 10 using the holding device 20.

[0043] On the functional arm 13, vertically spaced from the leveling axis N, a receiving device 15 is arranged, which can be connected to the component 11 along a receiving axis A or, in the illustration of Fig. 1, is connected to this. A component axis K, here an axis of symmetry, for example, of the component 11 is aligned parallel to the leveling axis N and to the receiving axis A in the illustrated assembly position.

[0044] The receiving device 15 and thus the receiving axis A can be rotated about a pivot axis S of the pivoting device 10. This pivot axis S forms a first angle α with the leveling axis N, which angle is 45° in the illustrated embodiment. The pivot axis S forms a second angle β with the receiving axis A, which angle is also 45° in the illustrated embodiment. The sum of the first angle α and the second angle β is therefore 90°. Due to this arrangement of the axes A, N and S, a 180° rotation of the receiving device 15 about the pivot axis S enables a 90° rotation of the component 11 or the receiving axis A in space from a horizontal to a vertical orientation or vice versa.

[0045] During such a rotation of the component 11 about the pivot axis S, a position of a center of gravity of the component 11 relative to the pivoting device 10 can shift, which can change the position of the pivoting device 10 or result in an offset of the leveling axis N from the horizontal. To avoid or compensate for this, the suspension device 14 can be moved in space along the leveling axis N depending on the center of gravity of the component 11 connected to the receiving device 15 or a change in the position of the center of gravity.

[0046] In the illustrated embodiment, the component 11 is provided with an adapter device

[0047] 21, which has a coupling device 22 that is fixedly or detachably connected to the adapter device 21. In the illustrated embodiment, the coupling device 22 is designed as a coupling pin that can be received by the receiving device 15 along the receiving axis A or is received in the illustration in Fig. 1. In this case, the receiving device 15 can have a closure control 25 that is set up to check that the coupling device 22 is securely received on the receiving device 15. As a closure control 25, the receiving device 15 and the coupling pin 22 can, for example, have recesses that are aligned with one another in the secure receiving position and can be secured by means of at least one locking pin. The closure control 25 can then, for example, generate a signal that can enable use of the pivoting device 10.

[0048] The pivoting device 10 can have a control device 43 which is configured to control a rotation of the receiving device 15 about the pivot axis S and a linear movement of the suspension device 14 along the leveling axis N. In this case, the control of the pivoting device 10 can be automated and / or dependent on acquired or read information about the received component 11. To provide such information, for example, a reading device 35 or read-write device 35 can be provided on the receiving device 15, which can be coupled to a memory unit 55 of the adapter device 21 and / or the coupling device 22 for data transmission. In this case, for example, the adapter device 21 and / or the coupling device

[0049] 22 have the readable or read / write storage unit 55 and the recording device 15 has a reading device 35 and / or read / write device 35 for reading or reading and writing to the storage unit 55.

[0050] An energy storage device 33 is attached to the functional arm 13 to supply energy for the

[0051] Swivel device 10 and a display device 23 for displaying the

[0052] Information available from the pivoting device 10 is arranged. Such information can be, for example, the data or information read from the storage unit 55, data or information acquired by the sensors 34, 44, and / or data or information provided otherwise, for example, by the control device 43.

[0053] Fig. 2 shows a schematic representation of the exemplary embodiment of a pivoting device 10 according to the invention with a component 11 from Fig. 1 arranged thereon in a storage position.

[0054] In the storage position, the component 11 can be placed or placed on a transport or maintenance device 50, for example, by means of the pivoting device 10 and / or picked up or picked up. In this storage position, the component 11 is pivoted in space by 90° compared to the illustration in Fig. 1, and the receiving axis A and the component axis K of the component 11 are thus aligned vertically. The receiving device 14 is moved in space along the leveling axis N depending on the center of gravity of the component 11 or the change in position of the center of gravity of the component 11 caused by the rotation about the pivot axis S, in order to align the leveling axis N horizontally and thus level the pivoting device 10 and the component 11.In the context of the disclosure, the center of gravity of component 11 is understood to mean a center of gravity of component 11 or a common center of gravity of component 11 and of the adapter device 21 and / or coupling device 22 arranged thereon. The illustration shows that the first angle α and second angle β remain unchanged at 45°, with the angle β enclosed by the receiving axis A and the pivot axis S, and thus the receiving axis A and the component axis K, being rotated by 90° due to the 180° rotation about the pivot axis S.

[0055] Fig. 3 shows a schematic representation of the exemplary embodiment of a system 70 according to the invention for pivoting a component 11, in particular a turbomachine 1.

[0056] The system 70 comprises a pivoting device 10, described herein, for example, in connection with FIGS. 1 and 2, with a receiving device 15. Furthermore, a coupling device 22 connectable to the receiving device 15 along a receiving axis A is shown. This coupling device 22 can be configured to be connected to the component 11 directly or indirectly or by means of an adapter device 21. In some embodiments not shown, the coupling device 22 can also be formed integrally on the component 11.

[0057] The adapter device 21 is configured to be arranged on the component 11 and connected thereto, in particular to be able to accommodate the component 11 more effectively. The coupling device 22 can be arranged on the adapter device 21 or formed integrally with or on the adapter device.

[0058] In the illustrated embodiment, the coupling device 22 has a readable or read-write storage unit 55, and the receiving device 15 of the pivoting device 10 has a reading device 35 or a read-write device 35 for reading or reading and writing to the storage unit 35 of the coupling device 22. In some embodiments, the storage unit 55 can also be arranged on the adapter device 21 or the component 11. Furthermore, the receiving device 15 can have a closure control 25 for controlling the secure reception of the coupling device 22 on the receiving device 15.

[0059] Fig. 4 shows a schematic flow diagram of an exemplary method 100 according to the invention for moving a component 11 of a turbomachine 1 by means of the exemplary pivoting device 11 from Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 when carrying out a disassembly of the turbomachine 1. In this case, the component 11, which is fastened to the turbomachine 1, is brought from an assembly position into a storage position rotated by 90° in space.

[0060] In a first step aO (not shown separately), the pivoting device 10 can be arranged on a holding device 20 by means of its suspension device 14. In a further step a, an adapter device 21 can be arranged on the component 11 fastened to the turbomachine 1 and fastened thereto. A coupling device 22 can be provided as a single piece on the adapter device 21, or can be arranged or fastened thereto. In some embodiments, the coupling device 22 can also be arranged or fastened directly on the component 11.

[0061] In a step b, the component 11 to be moved is received on a receiving device 15 of the pivoting device 10 along a receiving axis A. In a step b1, the coupling device 22 arranged on the component 11 can be connected to the receiving device 15 of the pivoting device 10. In addition, a locking control 25 can be closed to check that the coupling device 22 is securely received on the receiving device 15, for example to allow load pickup by the pivoting device 10 and / or the holding device 20.

[0062] In a step c, information stored in a memory unit 55 arranged on the coupling device 22 can be read out, and the pivoting device 10 and / or the holding device 20 can be operated depending on the information read out. According to the invention, operation is understood to mean, in particular, a movement of the suspension device 14 and / or a pivoting of the received component 11 by means of the receiving device 15, as well as an application of a holding force to the pivoting device 10 by means of the holding device 20. For reading out, a reading device 35 and / or a read-write device 35 provided on the receiving device 15 can be used, for example. Depending on this information, the suspension device 14 of the pivoting device 10 can be moved along its leveling axis N in a step f1 to level the pivoting device 10 depending on a center of gravity of the component 11.

[0063] In particular, taking into account the information read out, in a step d, the pivoting device 10 can be subjected to a predetermined holding force by means of the holding device 20 in order to lift the component 11. This can take place, for example, as a function of a weight of the component 11 or a total weight of component 11, adapter device 21 and / or coupling device 22. In a step e, the component 11 can be detached from the turbomachine 1. In this case, for example, fastening means by means of which the component 11 is attached to the turbomachine 1 or connected thereto can be released. By applying the predetermined holding force to the component 11, the load can be transferred in the attached state, so that loosening the fastening means is simplified and jumping or falling of the component 11 during release can be avoided.

[0064] After the component 11 has been released, it can be moved by means of the holding device 20 in order to provide sufficient space for pivoting the component 11. In a further step g, the received component 11 is rotated in space by 90° by a 180° rotation about the pivot axis S. This is made possible in particular by the pivot axis S forming a first angle α with the leveling axis N and a second angle β with the receiving axis A, which together result in 90°. As a result, the component 11 can be brought from the assembly position into the storage position, in which it can be placed, for example, on the transport device 50.

[0065] Before, during, and / or after pivoting in step g, in a step f, the suspension device 14 of the pivoting device 10 is moved along its leveling axis N to level the pivoting device 10 depending on a center of gravity of the component 11, the position of which changes or can change during the pivoting process, in order to level the leveling axis N, the component 11, and / or the pivoting device 10. As already mentioned, this can be done in particular depending on recorded and / or read information.

[0066] After the component 11 has been placed down, the application of force by means of the holding device 20 can be terminated and the receiving device 15 can be released from the coupling device 22. In a further step h, the adapter device 21 and / or the coupling device 22 can be separated from the component 11.

[0067] Fig. 5 shows a schematic flow diagram of an exemplary method 100 according to the invention for moving a component 11, in particular of a turbomachine 1, by means of the exemplary pivoting device 11 from Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 for carrying out an assembly of the turbomachine 1.

[0068] The exemplary embodiment described below is essentially similar to the exemplary embodiment shown in Fig. 4, with a reversed sequence of the pivoting movement, in particular from the storage position to the assembly position, being carried out for the assembly of the component 11 on the turbomachine 1. In the following, only the differences compared to the method shown in Fig. 4 will be discussed, although the effects and advantages already described can also be present here.

[0069] In a step a, the adapter device 21 can be attached to the, for example,

[0070] The component 11 provided by the transport device 50 is arranged and secured thereto. In a step b, the component 11 to be moved is received on the receiving device 15 of the pivoting device 10.

[0071] Steps bl, fl, c, and d can be carried out optionally and / or in a different order within step b, similar to the procedure described above, with component 11 being lifted by applying the predetermined holding force in step d. Even before component 11 is lifted, the pivoting device can be leveled in step fl by moving the suspension device 14 of the pivoting device 10 along its leveling axis N. This occurs, in particular, depending on information acquired and / or read out in step c.

[0072] In step g, the picked-up component 11 is rotated or pivoted by 90° by a 180° rotation about the pivot axis S. Here, too, in particular before, during, and / or after pivoting, in step f, the suspension device 14 of the pivoting device 10 is moved along its leveling axis N in order to level the pivoting device 10 depending on the center of gravity of the component 11. This allows the component 11 to be moved from the storage position into the assembly position, in which it can be positioned relative to the turbomachine 1 in order to be arranged or attached thereto.

[0073] After fastening the component 11 to the turbomachine 1, the application of force by means of the holding device 20 can be terminated, and in a step h, the pivoting device 10 can be released from the component 11, in particular by releasing the receiving device 15 from the coupling device 22. In a further step, the adapter device 21 and / or the coupling device 22 can then be separated from the component 11. LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS

[0074] I Turbomachine

[0075] 10 Swivel device

[0076] II Component

[0077] 12 Leveling arm

[0078] 13 Functional arm

[0079] 14 Suspension device

[0080] 15 Recording device

[0081] 20 Holding device

[0082] 21 Adapter device

[0083] 22 Coupling device

[0084] 23 Display device

[0085] 24 eyelets

[0086] 25 Locking control

[0087] 33 energy storage

[0088] 34 Weight sensor

[0089] 35 Reading device, reading-writing device, interface

[0090] 43 Control device

[0091] 44 Level sensor

[0092] 50 Transport or maintenance device

[0093] 55 storage unit

[0094] 100 procedures a - h steps

[0095] A mounting axis

[0096] K axis of the component

[0097] S swivel axis

[0098] N Leveling axis a Angle between swivel axis and leveling axis ß Angle between swivel axis and mounting axis

Claims

CLAIMS 1. Pivoting device (10) for a component (11), in particular of a turbomachine (1), comprising a suspension device (14) which is movable along a leveling axis (N) for arranging the pivoting device (10) on a holding device (20) and a receiving device (15) which is rotatable about a pivot axis (S) and which can be connected to the component (11) along a receiving axis (A), wherein the pivot axis (S) encloses a first angle (α) with the leveling axis (N) and the pivot axis (S) encloses a second angle (β) with the receiving axis (A), and wherein the suspension device (14) is dependent on a center of gravity of the component which can be connected to the receiving device (15) (11) can be moved along the leveling axis (N).

2. Pivoting device (10) according to claim 1, wherein a sum of the first angle (α) and the second angle (β) is 90°.

3. Pivoting device (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the first angle (α) and the second angle (β) are each 45°.

4. Pivoting device (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the pivoting device (10) has a weight sensor (34) for detecting the weight received on the receiving device (15).

5. Pivoting device (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the pivoting device (10) has a leveling sensor (44) for horizontally aligning the leveling axis.

6. Pivoting device (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving device (15) has a reading device (35) and / or a reading-writing device (35) for data transmission.

7. Pivoting device (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, comprising a control device (43) which is arranged to control a rotation of the Receiving device (15) to control the pivot axis (S) and a linear movement of the suspension device (14) along the leveling axis (N).

8. Pivoting device (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the pivoting device (10) has an energy storage device (33) for operating the pivoting device (10).

9. Pivoting device (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the pivoting device (10) has a display device (23) for displaying information available on the pivoting device (10).

10. System (70) for pivoting a component (11), in particular of a turbomachine (1), comprising a pivoting device (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims with a receiving device (15) and a coupling device (22) connectable to the receiving device (15), wherein the coupling device (22) is connectable to the component (11).

11. System (70) according to claim 10, wherein the system comprises an adapter device (21) which can be arranged on the component (11) and on which the coupling device (22) is arranged or formed.

12. System (70) according to at least one of claims 10 or 11, wherein the coupling device (22) or the adapter device (21) has a readable or read-writable memory unit (55) and the pivoting device (10), in particular on the receiving device (15), has a reading device (35) and / or a read-write device (35) for reading or reading and writing to the memory unit (35) of the coupling device (22) or the adapter device (21).

13. System (70) according to at least one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the receiving device (15) has a closure control (25) for controlling a secured reception of the coupling device (22) on the receiving device (15).

14. Method (100) for moving a component, in particular a Turbomachine by means of a pivoting device (10), comprising the following Steps: b) picking up the component (11) to be moved on a picking device (15) of the pivoting device (10) along a picking axis (A), f) moving a suspension device (14) of the pivoting device (10) along a leveling axis (N) for horizontally aligning the leveling axis of the pivoting device (10) depending on a center of gravity of the component (H), g) pivoting the picked up component (11) about a pivot axis (S) of the picking device (15), which encloses a first angle (α) with the leveling axis (N) and a second angle (β) with the picking axis (A).

15. The method (100) of claim 14, wherein a sum of the first angle (α) and the second angle (β) is 90°.

16. Method (100) according to at least one of claims 14 or 15, wherein the component (11) is pivoted in space about the pivot axis by an angle of 90°.

17. Method (100) according to at least one of claims 14 to 16, wherein in step b) a coupling device (22) connected to the component (11) is connected to the receiving device (15) of the pivoting device (10).

18. Method (100) according to at least one of claims 14 to 17, comprising the further step: a) arranging an adapter device (21) on the component (11), wherein the coupling device (22) is or will be arranged on the adapter device (21).

19. Method (100) according to at least one of claims 14 to 18, comprising the further step: c) reading out stored information from a coupling device (22) or adapter device (21) arranged storage unit (55), wherein the Swivel device (10) is operated depending on the information read out.

20. Method (100) according to at least one of claims 14 to 19, comprising the further steps: d) applying a predetermined holding force to the pivoting device (10), and e) releasing the component (11), in particular from the turbomachine (1).

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