Abstract: A method of communication between a robot and an elevator system using a robot communication system including: collecting data on a landing of a building using a sensor system of the robot; and transmitting the data to the elevator system of the building, the data being transmitted to the elevator system directly from the robot, through a cloud computing network, or through a building system manager.

Abstract: Building systems and methods of performing building maintenance operations are described. The systems include a controller configured to receive requests associated with an elevator system of a building. A database having verification procedures associated with the elevator system is provided and the controller is operable to initiate the verification procedures. A robot is configured in communication with the controller and configured to receive instructions from the controller. The instructions may include a portion of a verification procedure, wherein the robot is configured to perform one or more tasks based on the verification procedure. The robot includes at least one sensor configured to collect sensor data. At least one of the controller and the robot are configured to perform an operation in response to sensor data collected by the robot, with the operation being a determination if the elevator system operation is nominal or if further action is required.

Abstract: A method of delivering packages using a robot delivery system including: obtaining information about a package from an online ordering platform application programing interface, the information about the package including at least a destination of the package; transmitting the information about the package to a first robot; instructing the first robot to obtain the package or retain the package; and instructing the first robot to deliver the package to the destination using a conveyance system.

Abstract: A method of operating a first elevator system including a first elevator car including detecting an individual using a sensor system of a first robot; and notifying a dispatcher of the first elevator system that the individual was detected.

Abstract: A method of communication between a robot and an elevator system using a robot communication system including: collecting data on a landing of a building using a sensor system of the robot; and transmitting the data to the elevator system of the building, the data being transmitted to the elevator system directly from the robot, through a cloud computing network, or through a building system manager.

Abstract: A method of assisting an individual using a robot concierge system including: determining that the individual is in need of assistance using a sensor system of a robot assigned to the conveyance system; and assisting the individual through the robot.

Abstract: A method of collecting data using a robot data collection system including: collecting data on a landing of a building using a sensor system of a robot; transmitting the data to a conveyance system of the building; and adjusting operation of the conveyance system in response to the data.

Abstract: A method of delivering packages using a robot delivery system including: obtaining information about a package from an online ordering platform application programing interface, the information about the package including at least a destination of the package; transmitting the information about the package to a first robot; instructing the first robot to obtain the package or retain the package; and instructing the first robot to deliver the package to the destination using a conveyance system.

Abstract: A method of controlling a first elevator system comprising a first elevator car is including: receiving a first elevator call from a first robot for the first elevator system to transport the first robot from a first elevator bank on a landing to a destination landing; and adjusting operation of at least one of the first robot and the first elevator system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a metallic shaft for connecting components of a gas turbine engine. Example embodiments include a metallic shaft (400) for connecting components of a gas turbine engine, the shaft (400) having a longitudinal axis (410) and comprising: a first section (401) extending from a first end (403) of the shaft (400) to a joint (405), the first section (401) composed of a material having a first thermal expansion coefficient along the longitudinal axis (410); a second section (402) extending from a second opposing end (404) of the shaft to the joint (405), the second section (402) composed of a material having a second thermal expansion coefficient along the longitudinal axis (410) that is different to the first thermal expansion coefficient.

Abstract: There is disclosed a blade for a gas turbine engine comprising an asymmetrical blade root.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a metallic shaft for connecting components of a gas turbine engine. Example embodiments include a metallic shaft (400) for connecting components of a gas turbine engine, the shaft (400) having a longitudinal axis (410) and comprising: a first section (401) extending from a first end (403) of the shaft (400) to a joint (405), the first section (401) composed of a material having a first thermal expansion coefficient along the longitudinal axis (410); a second section (402) extending from a second opposing end (404) of the shaft to the joint (405), the second section (402) composed of a material having a second thermal expansion coefficient along the longitudinal axis (410) that is different to the first thermal expansion coefficient.

Abstract: There is disclosed an auxiliary rotation device 28 for a gas turbine engine 10. The auxiliary rotation device 28 comprises: an electric machine 30 configured to be coupled to a rotor of the gas turbine engine 10; and a dedicated electrical storage device 32 coupled to the electric machine 30. During a period of powered operation of the gas turbine engine 10 the electric machine 30 is configured to act as a generator so as to charge the dedicated electrical storage device 32. Following the period of powered operation of the gas turbine engine 10 the electric machine 30 is configured to act as a motor by discharging the dedicated electrical storage device 32 so as to cause the rotor to rotate for a period of time to provide even cooling of the rotor around its circumference. There is also disclosed a method of cooling a rotor of a gas turbine engine 10 using an auxiliary rotation device 28.

Abstract: A robot for performing diagnostics on a conveyance system is provided. The robot including: a controller configured to control operation of the robot; a propulsion system configured to move the robot to a conveyance system; and a data collection system configured to collect data of the conveyance system, the data collection system comprising at least one of: an inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor configured to detect an acceleration of a conveyance apparatus of the conveyance system; a camera configured to capture images of the conveyance system; and a microphone configured to detect sound emanating from the conveyance system.

Abstract: A circumferential seal for a rotating component comprising a static seal part and a rotating seal part having a common rotational axis. The rotating seal part comprises a fin seal, wherein the fin seal comprises a protective coating. A first portion of the fin seal has a first sealing gap to the static seal part and a second portion of the fin seal has a second sealing gap to the static seal part. The first sealing gap has a greater radial dimension than the second sealing gap.

Abstract: There is disclosed a blade for a gas turbine engine comprising an asymmetrical blade root.

Abstract: A variable vane mechanism for adjusting the angle of stator vanes in a gas turbine engine is provided. The mechanism includes a circumferentially extending unison ring that is driven circumferentially around a casing by an actuator. The unison ring is connected to the stator vanes via levers such that the angle of the vanes changes with circumferential movement of the unison ring. The unison ring and the casing are each provided with at least one rigging hole in order to set the initial angle of the vanes. At least one of the unison ring and the casing are each provided with at least two rigging holes, so that the initial angle of the vanes can be adjusted by selecting different combinations of rigging holes. This may allow accumulations in tolerances to be compensated for and/or may allow the engine to be tested at different initial vane angles.

Abstract: There is disclosed an auxiliary rotation device 28 for a gas turbine engine 10. The auxiliary rotation device 28 comprises: an electric machine 30 configured to be coupled to a rotor of the gas turbine engine 10; and a dedicated electrical storage device 32 coupled to the electric machine 30. During a period of powered operation of the gas turbine engine 10 the electric machine 30 is configured to act as a generator so as to charge the dedicated electrical storage device 32. Following the period of powered operation of the gas turbine engine 10 the electric machine 30 is configured to act as a motor by discharging the dedicated electrical storage device 32 so as to cause the rotor to rotate for a period of time to provide even cooling of the rotor around its circumference. There is also disclosed a method of cooling a rotor of a gas turbine engine 10 using an auxiliary rotation device 28.

Abstract: A variable vane mechanism for adjusting the angle of stator vanes in a gas turbine engine is provided. The mechanism includes a circumferentially extending unison ring that is driven circumferentially around a casing by an actuator. The unison ring is connected to the stator vanes via levers such that the angle of the vanes changes with circumferential movement of the unison ring. The unison ring and the casing are each provided with at least one rigging hole in order to set the initial angle of the vanes. At least one of the unison ring and the casing are each provided with at least two rigging holes, so that the initial angle of the vanes can be adjusted by selecting different combinations of rigging holes. This may allow accumulations in tolerances to be compensated for and/or may allow the engine to be tested at different initial vane angles.

Abstract: An exemplary method of retrofitting a brake onto an elevator machine that was previously installed in an elevator system includes selecting a surface of the elevator machine that rotates as a sheave of the machine rotates. A braking surface is provided on the selected surface. At least one brake member is installed in a position to selectively engage the braking surface.