Metal fusion bonding – With means to handle work or product – Including means to rotate cylindrical work
Patent
1982-11-30
1985-10-22
Ramsey, Kenneth J.
Metal fusion bonding
With means to handle work or product
Including means to rotate cylindrical work
29723, 1983391, 228 47, 376261, 414748, 414146, G21C 302
Patent
active
045483477
ABSTRACT:
An automated loading system for nuclear reactor fuel elements utilizes a gravity feed conveyor which permits individual fuel pins to roll along a constrained path perpendicular to their respective lengths. The individual lengths of fuel cladding are directed onto movable transports, where they are aligned coaxially with the axes of associated handling equipment at appropriate production stations. Each fuel pin can be reciprocated axially and/or rotated about its axis as required during handling steps. The fuel pins are inserted as a batch prior to welding of end caps by one of two disclosed welding systems.
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Brown William F.
Christiansen David W.
Steffen Jim M.
Hightower Judson R.
Nypaver Edward W.
Ramsey Kenneth J.
Southworth III Robert
The United States of America as represented by the United States
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