Patent ID: 8276253
Filing Date: 2012-10-02
Classification: F23R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for installing a combustion liner in a combustion case of a turbine, said apparatus comprising: a handle having a U-shaped bracket, the U-shaped bracket having a pin disposed therethrough; a tower clamp configured for attachment to a flange of said combustion case, said tower clamp having a clamp tower portion having a plurality of notches for receiving said pin, and a U-shaped base having an adjustable clamp screw, the adjustable clamp screw and U-shaped base configured to clamp onto the flange, a liner push rod having a bottom slot at one end, the bottom slot configured to fit over a portion of an edge of the combustion liner; and wherein, a second end of the push rod has a top slot arranged orthogonally to the bottom slot, the second end is configured for attachment to a bracket having a through hole, the bracket attached to the handle.