Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Handling of fission reactor component structure within... – Fuel component
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-17
2005-05-17
Keith, Jack (Department: 3641)
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Handling of fission reactor component structure within...
Fuel component
C376S260000, C376S267000, C376S268000, C376S269000, C376S270000, C376S271000, C376S203000, C376S204000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06895067
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is disclosed for smoothly inserting a fuel rod loader through the skeleton of a fuel cell and then for pulling an attached fuel rod into the fuel rod skeleton while keeping the fuel rod under constant tension and preventing the bowing of the fuel rod. The pulling mechanism comprises a smooth collet with a smooth bullet end cap for guiding the puller mechanism into and through the skeleton where the bullet end cap is removed and the fuel rod is attached with a unique ball and slide mechanism actuated by a long puller rod that grabs the end of the fuel rod by a forward motion of the puller rod and is easily removed from the fuel rod by reversing this motion once the fuel rod is in place.
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Borum George
Ryan Michael
Framatome Anp, Inc.
Keith Jack
Matas Vytas R.
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