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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2019
Filed:
Aug. 28, 2017
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Don Mark Lipkin, Niskayuna, NY (US);
Todd William Danko, Niskayuna, NY (US);
Edgar Carrasco, Muenchenstein, CH;
Wolfgang Zesch, Windisch, CH;
Thomas Edward Morris, Zurich, CH;
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
A system for use in maintaining a machine including a cavity is provided. The system includes a pilot apparatus including an insertion end and a steering end opposite the insertion end. The insertion end is positionable within the machine such that the pilot apparatus defines a path through the machine. The system also includes a steering interface configured to steer the insertion end relative to the machine. The system further includes a service apparatus for use in maintaining the machine. The service apparatus is configured to move along the path defined by the pilot apparatus.