OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002248

Apparatus and method for assembling and/or repairing machines

Published: 2026-09-15T19:11:44.593951Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002248
Categories: Tools & Tooling > Clamping Tools

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ABSTRACT

A deep reach torque system comprises a modular rail assembly designed to
receive a flexible, segmented gearbox assembly. The flexible segmented,
gearbox assembly comprises an aft gearbox subassembly; a mid-gearbox
subassembly; and, a forward gearbox subassembly. A method for installing a
part at a blind part location within a machine comprises the steps of
deploying a modular rail assembly within a bore of a machine at an intended
position therein; deploying a flexible, segmented gearbox assembly on a pair
of tracks of the modular rail assembly; positioning and aligning the flexible,
segmented gearbox assembly with a blind part location; dispensing a part
through a tubular-shaped part dispenser to a socket of a drive socket of a
forward gearbox subassembly of the flexible, segmented gearbox assembly; and
rotatably engaging the part with a blind part until the part is secured on the
blind part.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002248
Published 2026-09-15T19:11:44.593951Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002248