Tool positioning assembly
CA 2077357 C · Owner: Steinbrunner, Joseph Gregory · Inventors: Klahn, Francis Charles; Steinbrunner, Joseph Gregory; Glass, Samuel William Iii
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A tool positioning assembly for use inside a steam generator. A loading tool assembly removably attachable to a support base is used to insert the support base into the steam generator through a manway opening. The support base is removably attached to the steam generator at the manway. A retractable foot assembly pivotally attached to the support base stabilizes the support base inside the steam generator. A track assembly removably attachable to the support base after removal of the loading tool assembly receives an arm. A driven cogwheel on the waist of the manipulator engages a rack on the track assembly and support base for selectively driving and positioning the arm thereon. A tool …
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- Filed September 2, 1992 and granted October 18, 1994. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 2, 2012.
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