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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2011
John William Herbold, Fountain Inn, SC (US);
Randall Stephen Corn, Travelers Rest, SC (US);
Charles V. Spanos, Greenville, SC (US);
John William Herbold, Fountain Inn, SC (US);
Randall Stephen Corn, Travelers Rest, SC (US);
Charles V. Spanos, Greenville, SC (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
A system and method for adjusting a shroud block in a casing are disclosed. The system includes a crane, an engagement device mounted to the shroud block, and a hoist connecting the engagement device and the crane. Actuation of the hoist can cause movement of the shroud block along a shroud hook of the casing. The method includes mounting an engagement device to the shroud block, and actuating a hoist connected to the engagement device. Actuation of the hoist can cause movement of the shroud block along a shroud hook of the casing.