Combined axial and transverse constraint and alignment system and method for rotary machines

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8047779
APP PUB NO 20100104431A1
SERIAL NO

12256570

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A system for aligning a shell of a rotary machine with a standard along an axial centerline and a transverse centerline of the rotary machine includes a pair of generally L-shaped hooks on the shell; a generally T-shaped member comprising a base, a post, and a cross member provided to the standard; a pair of axial gib keys provided on opposing sides of the cross member, at least one of the axial gib keys configured to engage at least one of the L-shaped hooks and the other being configured to engage the shell; and a pair of transverse gib keys provided on opposing sides of the post, each transverse gib key configured to engage a respective L-shaped hook.

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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY1 RIVER ROAD SCHENECTADY NY 12345

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hamlin, Michael Thomas Burnt Hills, US 10 87
Roy, Kevin John Lewis Altamont, US 7 32

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