Patents by Inventor Piotr Krzysztof Dzieciol
Piotr Krzysztof Dzieciol has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11732613Abstract: An apparatus for removing or installing a turbine blade from a turbine of a turbomachine is disclosed. The apparatus can include: an operative head configured to engage an axial sidewall of a turbine blade base. An actuator is configured to move the operative head to selectively engage the axial sidewall of the turbine blade base and impart an axial force against the turbine blade base to remove or install the turbine blade. A support gantry is configured to position the actuator substantially vertically above the turbine blade in position in the turbomachine. Among other advantages, the support gantry allows adjustment of the apparatus for different turbines, and use of the head on more than one stage of any given turbine.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignees: General Electric Company, Atlantic Plant Maintenance, Inc.Inventors: Joanna Sylwia Pilichowska, Piotr Krzysztof Dzieciol, Szymon Perkowski, Daniel John Moroney, Eric Wayne Hendricks
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Publication number: 20220235675Abstract: An apparatus for removing or installing a turbine blade from a turbine of a turbomachine is disclosed. The apparatus can include: an operative head configured to engage an axial sidewall of a turbine blade base. An actuator is configured to move the operative head to selectively engage the axial sidewall of the turbine blade base and impart an axial force against the turbine blade base to remove or install the turbine blade. A support gantry is configured to position the actuator substantially vertically above the turbine blade in position in the turbomachine. Among other advantages, the support gantry allows adjustment of the apparatus for different turbines, and use of the head on more than one stage of any given turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2021Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Joanna Sylwia Pilichowska, Piotr Krzysztof Dzieciol, Szymon Perkowski, Daniel John Moroney, Eric Wayne Hendricks
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Patent number: 11331760Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a tool and method for alignment adjustment of machinery. The tool may include a bottom plate, a top plate oriented in parallel planes, a low friction intermediate element between bottom plate and top plate, and a hydraulic actuator or electro-mechanic actuator arranged between the bottom plate and the top plate and capable of moving the top plate relative to the bottom plate.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Piotr Krzysztof Dzieciol, Adrian Adam Klejc, Sean Cornelius O'Meara, Szymon Perkowski
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Publication number: 20220065135Abstract: A system includes an alignment assembly. The alignment assembly includes a receiver and a transmitter to be positioned on two components of a gas turbine system. The alignment assembly further includes an adjustment pad and a hydraulic cylinder to further aid in the alignment of the two components of the gas turbine system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Tho V. Nguyen, Tuy C. Huynh, Vineet Sethi, Piotr Krzysztof Dzieciol
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Publication number: 20210340883Abstract: A support member for supporting a turbine assembly during installation includes a platform having a plurality of modular platform components oriented to define an upper surface of the platform. The support member also includes a linear actuator selectively positionable on the upper surface of the platform. The support member further includes a column selectively positionable on the linear actuator. The platform, the linear actuator, and the column are sized to support the turbine assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Piotr Krzysztof DZIECIOL, Sean Cornelius O'MEARA, Adrian Adam KLEJC, Szymon PERKOWSKI
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Patent number: 11136904Abstract: A method of installing a turbine assembly is provided. The method includes assembling a support member for supporting a turbine assembly during installation. The support member includes a platform having a plurality of modular platform components oriented to define an upper surface of the platform. The method also includes positioning a linear actuator on the upper surface of the platform. The method further includes positioning a column on the linear actuator. The method includes lifting the turbine assembly onto the column. The platform, the linear actuator, and the column are sized to support the turbine assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Piotr Krzysztof Dzieciol, Sean Cornelius O'Meara, Adrian Adam Klejc, Szymon Perkowski
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Patent number: 11053796Abstract: A turbomachine modification apparatus includes a machining device, and a machining device mount attached to the machining device. The machining device mount is configured to radially and axially adjust a position of the machining device. A blade mount is configured to be attached to one or more turbomachine blades. The blade mount is attached to the machining device mount.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Piotr Krzysztof Dzieciol, Piotr Edward Kobek, Szymon Perkowski, Mateusz Dolecki
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Patent number: 10816040Abstract: A coupling system for a machine assembly and a base is provided. The machine assembly includes a frame and a gib key extending outwardly from the frame. The coupling system includes at least one u-bracket configured to couple to the gib key such that said at least one u-bracket cooperates with the gib key to define a tenon pin opening. The at least one u-bracket is sized and shaped to be received in a clearance fit in a key channel defined in the base. The coupling system also includes a tenon pin sized and shaped to be received in the tenon pin opening such that the tenon pin couples the base to the gib key, and such that forces exerted on the received tenon pin parallel to a first direction are substantially in tension between the machine assembly and the base.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Nicholas Demianovich, Tomasz Maranski, Jakub Milosz Putowski, Piotr Krzysztof Dzieciol, Przemyslaw Michal Jakubczak
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Publication number: 20200189049Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a tool and method for alignment adjustment of machinery. The tool may include a bottom plate, a top plate oriented in parallel planes, a low friction intermediate element between bottom plate and top plate, and a hydraulic actuator or electro-mechanic actuator arranged between the bottom plate and the top plate and capable of moving the top plate relative to the bottom plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Piotr Krzysztof DZIECIOL, Adrian Adam KLEJC, Sean Cornelius O'MEARA, Szymon PERKOWSKI
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Publication number: 20200024949Abstract: A turbomachine modification apparatus includes a machining device, and a machining device mount attached to the machining device. The machining device mount is configured to radially and axially adjust a position of the machining device. A blade mount is configured to be attached to one or more turbomachine blades. The blade mount is attached to the machining device mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Piotr Krzysztof Dzieciol, Piotr Edward Kobek, Szymon Perkowski, Mateusz Dolecki
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Publication number: 20190128145Abstract: A support member for supporting a turbine assembly during installation is provided. The support member includes a platform having a plurality of modular platform components oriented to define an upper surface of the platform. The support member also includes a linear actuator selectively positionable on the upper surface of the platform. The support member further includes a column selectively positionable on the linear actuator. The platform, the linear actuator, and the column are sized to support the turbine assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Piotr Krzysztof DZIECIOL, Sean Cornelius O'MEARA, Adrian Adam KLEJC, Szymon PERKOWSKI
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Publication number: 20180291963Abstract: A coupling system for a machine assembly and a base is provided. The machine assembly includes a frame and a gib key extending outwardly from the frame. The coupling system includes at least one u-bracket configured to couple to the gib key such that said at least one u-bracket cooperates with the gib key to define a tenon pin opening. The at least one u-bracket is sized and shaped to be received in a clearance fit in a key channel defined in the base. The coupling system also includes a tenon pin sized and shaped to be received in the tenon pin opening such that the tenon pin couples the base to the gib key, and such that forces exerted on the received tenon pin parallel to a first direction are substantially in tension between the machine assembly and the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Nicholas Demianovich, Tomasz Maranski, Jakub Milosz Putowski, Piotr Krzysztof Dzieciol, Przemyslaw Michal Jakubczak
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Publication number: 20170248034Abstract: A positioning system for aligning first and second coupling elements of adjacent sections of an industrial machine such as a shaft of a turbomachine or generator is provided. The system may include a base, and a pair of lifting jacks supported by the base for adjusting a vertical position of the first coupling element relative to the second coupling element. A coupling element support supports the first coupling element and is supported by the pair of lifting jacks on the base. An adjusting element positioned between each lifting jack and the coupling element support allows adjusting a position of the first coupling element relative to the second coupling element in the axial direction and a lateral direction substantially perpendicular to the axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2016Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Piotr Krzysztof Dzieciol, Sean Cornelius O'Meara, Szymon Perkowski, Wiktor Jan Wojciechowski
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Publication number: 20170205258Abstract: A test fixture, system and method are provided for concentricity measurement tool calibration. A test fixture may include a rotor simulating member including a rotor mount; a stator simulating member including a stator mount; an adjustable positioner for positioning the rotor simulating member and the stator simulating member in a selected one of a plurality of predetermined concentricity positions relative to one another; and a support for positioning the rotor simulating member and the stator simulating member on the ground. The test fixture can be used to calibrate concentricity measurement tool, such as an electronic radial alignment gauge, prior to use and/or in situations where the actual rotor or stator have not been manufactured.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2016Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Piotr Krzysztof Dzieciol, Paul Howard Davidson, Szymon Perkowski
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Publication number: 20170153103Abstract: A device for measuring a gap between two objects located remotely from a user includes a base, a slider and a wedge. The slider is slidably received in the base and the wedge is attached to the slider and also slidably received in the base. A push-pull cable has a proximal end connected to the slider. The wedge is inclined at a predetermined angle and slides along an angled surface of the base such that a force applied to a distal end of the cable causes an upper surface of the wedge to move vertically forcing the wedge and the base into respective contact with the two objects forming the gap. By measuring the distance that the push-pull cable slides, the vertical distance traveled by the wedge and thus a measurement of the gap may be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Piotr Krzysztof DZIECIOL, Szymon PERKOWSKI, Jean-Marie Georges Joseph DESCHAMPS
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MEASURING RELATIVE CONCENTRICITY DEVIATIONS IN A CONFINED SPACE BETWEEN TWO CIRCUMFERENTIAL ELEMENTS
Publication number: 20170097225Abstract: A tool measures relative concentricity deviations in a confined space between two circumferential elements, such as a turbine rotor and a turbine diaphragm. The tool includes a housing, and a sensor coupled with the housing that measures a distance from the housing to one of the two circumferential elements. An axial spring plunger is connected to the housing, and a radial spring plunger is connected to the housing and arranged orthogonal to the axial spring plunger. The tool also includes a sliding or rolling surface on a side of the housing opposite from one of the axial spring plunger and the radial spring plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Piotr Krzysztof Dzieciol, Paul Howard Davidson, Adrian Adam Klejc, Jean-Marie Deschamps