Autonomous cask translocation crane

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2005-10-25

2005-10-25

Underwood, Donald W. (Department: 3652)

Material or article handling

Vertically swinging load support

C414S800000

Reexamination Certificate

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06957942

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for transferring spent nuclear fuel within a nuclear power plant. In one aspect, the invention is an apparatus for transferring a cask from a first position to a second position comprising: a first beam having a first proximal end and a first distal end, said first proximal end adapted for pivotal connection to a base; a second beam having a second proximal end and a second distal end, said second proximal end adapted for pivotal connection to said base; a member connecting said first distal end and said second distal end, said member comprising a lifting device adapted to raise and lower said cask; wherein said member, said first pivot beam, and said second pivot beam form a unitary structure; and means to rotate said unitary structure about an axis. In another aspect, the invention is a method of using the apparatus to transfer a cask.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3797877 (1974-03-01), Soehrens
patent: 3889926 (1975-06-01), Ahlgren
patent: 4383791 (1983-05-01), King

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