United Technologies Corporation

Robert K Hon

Carlos G Figueroa

Robert K Stalcup

Jeffrey S Smith

Joe F Arnold

Russell L Nachtman

Saulius M Jameikis

A self-aligning hanger for use in a gas turbine engine exhaust system comprises a first bracket, a second bracket, a rod, a first ball joint and a second ball joint. The first bracket is for connecting to an exhaust duct of the gas turbine exhaust system. The second bracket is for connecting to an exhaust duct liner of the gas turbine exhaust system. The rod extends between the first bracket and the second bracket. The first ball joint connects a first end of the rod with the first bracket. The second ball joint connects a second end of the rod with the second bracket.

Self-aligning liner support hanger

A fixture capable of accurately manipulating a workpiece through a circular arc is provided. Various concepts useful in the formation of a cylindrical surface on the workpiece are developed. One fixture described includes a pair of opposing spherical surfaces which are restricted in degree of movement by a key extending from one surface into a slot in the opposing surface.

Fixture for use in forming cylindrical surfaces of accurate dimension

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Palm Beach Gardens, FL, United States of America

Robert K Hon