Abstract: A method of repairing a metal component is provided. The method may use a conical flangeless sleeve to repair fastener interfaces. In various embodiments, a conical flangeless sleeve may comprise an outer surface, an inner surface, and a sloped radial surface, and through hole. The sloped radial surface may be defined between the outer surface and the inner surface. The through hole may be defined between the outer surface and the inner surface. The conical flangeless sleeve may be insertable in a conical void of metal component.

Abstract: A shaft assembly that includes a locked spacer mounted to a shaft shoulder.

Abstract: A method of repairing a circumferential flanged ring of a gas turbine engine with a bushing includes the steps of removing a damaged portion from a flange of a circumferential flanged ring that has an original profile to define a new profile and removing a portion of a bushing to define a bushing profile that matches the new profile of the flange. The method further includes the step of attaching the bushing to the flange of the circumferential flanged ring.

Abstract: A shaft, a factory head, and a conical recess form a rivet. The shaft is cylindrical and includes a diameter, a first end, and a second end, the second end having a deformable portion to form a shop head. The factory head is connected to the first end of the shaft and has a diameter greater than the diameter of the shaft. The conical recess is preformed in the factory head coaxial with the shaft and narrows while extending into the factory head towards the shaft. The conical recess has an angle between 100 degrees and 135 degrees and a depth between 0.0254 centimeters and 0.1016 centimeters.

Abstract: A shim is provided for repairing damage in a surface of a mechanical piece at or near an outer edge of a bore in the surface. The damage may penetrate a given distance within the surface and the bore is in close proximity to an attachment hole. The shim has a body having a first side and a second side and a thickness therebetween that is equal to or greater than the depth of the damage penetrating the given distance and contiguous to the attachment opening, wherein the body fits within an area machined into an outer surface surrounding the bore.

Abstract: A shaft assembly that includes a locked spacer mounted to a shaft shoulder.

Abstract: A method for peening a component of a gas turbine engine, or a module of a gas turbine engine, without removing the component from the assembled gas turbine engine or module includes blending the damaged area of the component, determining parameters for peening the damaged component, and peening the damaged component without removing it from the engine.

Abstract: A method for peening a component of a gas turbine engine, or a module of a gas turbine engine, without removing the component from the assembled gas turbine engine or module includes blending the damaged area of the component, determining parameters for peening the damaged component, and peening the damaged component without removing it from the engine.

Abstract: My invention provides for a new and an improved method of storing (5) gallons of bottled water, as well as providing flat surface storage, all in the same storage unit. It can be used to store 12 and 16 oz. of bottled water, soda, coffee pots, office manuals, sugar dispensers etc. while also storing 5 gallons of bottled water. It also affords a safer, stronger and more stable method of connecting multiple stacks and shelves together by use of a specially designed sleeve. The sleeves allow consumers to combine as many rows/stacks together as needed. Other devices are neither safe nor are they stable and none of them have the ability to provide for flat storage. My invention also incorporates a slight semi-vertical pitch which helps to eliminate or reduce an age old problem that 5 gallon bottles have, leaking from the bottle caps.