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US 10,906,144 B2Granted
Tool and method for connecting/disconnecting a runner to/from a shaft assembly
AssigneeGE Renewable Technologies
InventorsChristophe Gally, Patrick Loguier, Cédric Jezequel, Ludovic Achard
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Abstract
The present invention generally relates to an innovative tool for connecting or disconnecting a runner to/from a shaft assembly. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for carrying out such operations using the tool. Advantageously, connecting/disconnecting operations can occur without having to work under a suspended load, as the tool may be activated for supporting the runner remotely from a location outside a runner footprint.
Claims8
A tool for connecting/disconnecting a runner to/from a shaft assembly, the tool comprising:
- an elongated shape comprising a first portion and a second portion,
- the first portion comprising reversible connecting means arranged thereon to couple said tool to the shaft assembly,
- the second portion comprising an engaging-element and a driving system, said driving system comprising a reciprocatable latch disposed along said tool and connected to a cable operable from a remote location and adapted to activate said tool by positioning said engaging-element into an operative outward configuration to support the runner,
- said engaging-element comprises a couple of hooks hinged on said tool,
- said latch being adapted to cooperate with said couple of hooks in order to position said engaging-element into said operative outward configuration.
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