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MOTOR DRIVEN SCREW AND NUT MECHANISM FOR MOVING A PUSH ROD

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4102076
A drive mechanism for moving reactor control rods is invented which may be used in a relatively small space, thus enabling control rods to be located in adjacent reactor channels, and which provides a great speed reduction in the conversion of rotary motion into linear motion. The mechanism comprises a drive screw rigidly coupled to a push rod and a motor for causing the screw to move the push rod. One embodiment of the invention and its dimensions and performance are described. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-005806
OSTI ID:
4102076
Report Number(s):
GB 851925
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English