IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO REMOTE-HANDLING MANIPULATORS FOR RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
A relatively simple and inexpensive remote-handling manipulator, which is suitable for use with shielding walls of lead or other materials exceeding 4 inches in thickness, is described. The manipulator is comprised of a cubicle having shielding walls, a carriage movable on rails in an elevated narrow horizontal slot in one of the shielding walls, a framework mounted on the carriage so as to allow movement transverse to the carriage movement, and handling equipment supported by the framework. The handling equipment is operated by a "Bowden" cable controlled by means outside the cubicle. The handling equipment is also attached to a ventically disposed framework that is also operated from outside the cubicle. Releasable braking is used to hold the carriage and the framework in any desired position. A supply trolley may be fixed to the roof of the cubicle and linked to the carriage so as to follow the movement of the carriage. Substances for treatment and examination may be moved along the length of the cubicle by a rail system. (N.W.R.)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-018179
- OSTI ID:
- 4011672
- Report Number(s):
- GB 867297
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Language:
- English
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