Patent ID: 6745622
Filing Date: 2004-06-08
Classification: F01D

Abstract:
An apparatus for inspecting a dovetail slot of a gas turbine engine disk, comprising:(a) a first pin member fixed in a stationary position; (b) a second pin member having the ability to move between a first position and a second position, wherein said second pin member is oriented substantially parallel to said first pin member; (c) a member actuable between a first position and a second position, wherein said member functions to automatically position said first and second pin members in a predetermined position within said dovetail slot when in said second member position; (d) a first probe for measuring a distance between said first and second pin members when in said predetermined dovetail slot position; and, (e) at least one plate member forming a base to which said first pin member, said second pin member, said actuable member, and said first probe are assembled in a predetermined manner.