Patent classifications
Y10T29/49721
DISMANTLING SYSTEM
A dismantling system includes a dismantling machine including a tip attachment for dismantling an object to be dismantled, an imaging device that provides a field of view from a second viewpoint position for visually recognizing an object to be dismantled, which is different from a first viewpoint position of an operator, and a dismantling operation device that receives operation by an operator of the tip attachment for dismantling an object to be dismantled with respect to the field of view provided by the imaging device.
System and method for repairing a gearbox of a wind turbine uptower
A repair system for a gearbox of a wind turbine includes for removably coupling to the first portion of the gearbox housing of the gearbox. The lifting apparatus is adapted for lifting the first portion of the gearbox housing relative to the second portion gearbox housing. The repair system also includes at least one gearbox housing support member for mounting to the second portion of the gearbox housing. The at least one gearbox housing support member provides a support surface for the first portion of the gearbox housing during a repair procedure of the gearbox. The support surface is offset from the second portion of the gearbox housing.
AUTOMATED END EFFECTOR COMPONENT RELOADING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A ROBOTIC SYSTEM
A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument includes an end effector that comprises a staple channel and an anvil that is movably translatable relative to the staple channel. A tool mounting portion is configured to interface with a robotic system and operably communicate with the end effector. The instrument further includes a first sensor that has an output that represents a first condition of a portion of the robotic system. A second sensor has an output that represents a position of the anvil. A third sensor has an output that represents a position of a reciprocating knife within the end effector. An externally accessible memory device communicates with the first, second and third sensors.
Methods and apparatus to perform a liquid-jet guided laser process and to simplify the maintenance thereof
A removably attached coupling assembly can be used to be attached to a laser focus optic assembly of a liquid jet guided laser system. The coupling assembly can include a coupling body, a window assembly, and a nozzle assembly. The coupling assembly thus can allow the independent and separate servicing of the window and the nozzle. For example, to service the window, the coupling assembly can be first detached from the laser focus optic assembly, exposing the top portion of the coupling assembly. The window assembly then can be detached from the coupling assembly. The window can be removed from the window assembly for servicing, such as being repaired or replaced.
METHOD OF SEPARATING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE
A method of reassembling a gas turbine engine including steps to support a core engine on a core stand and support a fan case on a fan stand that includes a base frame coupled a fan case frame by a hinge. The fan case frame is arranged to (i) rotate about an axis of the hinge between abutting the base frame and being perpendicular to the base frame, and (ii) tilt about a yaw axis perpendicular to the hinge, which is located in a plane of the fan case frame. The method includes rotating and tilting the fan case frame to align the fan case and core engine, translating at least one of the core engine and the fan case into axial abutment, coupling the fan case and the core engine to reassemble the gas turbine engine, and decoupling the fan case from the fan stand.
Servicing a nuclear reactor module
A system for servicing a nuclear reactor module comprises a crane operable to attach to the nuclear reactor module, wherein the crane includes provisions for routing signals from one or more sensors of the nuclear reactor module to one or more sensor receivers.
Cone head wiper replacement method and apparatus
Embodiments provide a method for removably mounting at least one wiper ring to the underside of a cone head of a cone crusher. The method includes the following steps in the order recited: inducing a temperature difference between the cone head and the at least one wiper ring; mounting the at least one wiper ring to an underside of the cone head while maintaining the temperature difference; and holding the at least one wiper ring against the underside of the cone head while the temperature difference dissipates. The temperature difference may be induced by either cooling the at least one wiper ring or by heating the cone head, or both.
System and Method for Repairing a Gearbox of a Wind Turbine Uptower
A repair system for a gearbox of a wind turbine includes for removably coupling to the first portion of the gearbox housing of the gearbox. The lifting apparatus is adapted for lifting the first portion of the gearbox housing relative to the second portion gearbox housing. The repair system also includes at least one gearbox housing support member for mounting to the second portion of the gearbox housing. The at least one gearbox housing support member provides a support surface for the first portion of the gearbox housing during a repair procedure of the gearbox. The support surface is offset from the second portion of the gearbox housing.
Stapling instrument for use with a robotic system
A stapling instrument for use with a robotic surgical system is disclosed. The stapling instrument comprises a housing, a shaft, a loading unit, a firing drive, an articulation drive, and a rotation drive. The housing comprises a first, second, and third rotatable members. The loading unit comprises a staple cartridge and a firing drive. The firing drive is operably coupled to the first rotatable member and configured to convert rotary motion of the first rotatable member to linear motion to eject staples from the staple cartridge. The articulation drive is operably coupled to the second rotatable member and configured to convert rotary motion of the second rotatable member to linear motion to articulate a first jaw and a second jaw of the loading unit. The rotation drive is configured to rotate the shaft about a longitudinal axis and is operably coupled to the third rotatable member.
Method of separating a gas turbine engine
A method of separating a gas turbine engine includes steps to support the gas turbine engine on a core stand, and to move a fan stand into axial alignment with a core stand. The fan stand includes a base frame and a fan case frame coupled to the base frame at one edge by a hinge. The fan case frame rotates about an axis of the hinge between abutting the base frame and being perpendicular to the base frame, and includes a coupling arrangement that couples a fan case to the fan case frame. The method further includes steps to rotate and tilt the fan case frame into abutting relation with the fan case, couple the fan case to the fan case frame, decouple the fan case and core engine, and translate at least part of the core stand axially to separate the gas turbine engine.