John A Sizemore

US Patent:

59217499, Jul 13, 1999

Filed:

Oct 22, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/734886

Inventors:

Leroy Dixon McLaurin - Winter Springs FL
John Derek Sizemore - Orlando FL

Assignee:

Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation - Orlando FL

International Classification:

F01D 904

US Classification:

415189

Abstract:

A support and alignment assembly for supporting and aligning a vane segment is provided. The support and alignment assembly comprises a torque plate which defines an opening for receiving an eccentric pin and a locking end member for receiving a lock socket member. An eccentric pin adjustably supported by the torque plate opening for supporting and aligning a vane segment is provided. A lock socket member adapted to securely receive the eccentric pin and rotated therewith, and adjustably engage the torque plate locking end is provided. The lock socket member receives the eccentric pin, such that when the eccentric pin is adjusted to align the vane segment, the lock socket member engages the torque plate locking end to secure the vane segment in the desired position.