OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002311

Apparatus and method for assembling and/or repairing machines

Published: 2026-09-15T19:12:10.127419Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002311
Categories: Tools & Tooling > Clamping Tools

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ABSTRACT

A deep reach torque system comprises a modular rail assembly (50) designed to
receive a flexible, segmented gearbox assembly (10). 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 (50) within a bore of a machine at an
intended position therein; deploying a flexible, segmented gearbox assembly
(10) on a pair of tracks (404; 467) of the modular rail assembly (50);
positioning and aligning the flexible, segmented gearbox assembly (10) with a
blind part location; dispensing a part through a tubular-shaped part dispenser
(445) to a socket of a drive socket of a forward gearbox subassembly of the
flexible, segmented gearbox assembly (10); 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-2026-000002311
Published 2026-09-15T19:12:10.127419Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002311