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MEASURING APPARATUS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4143960
An apparatus was designed for measuring the length and weight of a column of repetitively produced bodies, particularly nuclear fuel pellets which are to be enclosed in a can. The apparatus comprises a channel, a reciprocating push member at one end of the channel for feeding the pellets one by one onto the channel, detector means at the other end, and means for arresting the feed when the detector movement exceeds certain limits. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-002016
Assignee:
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Patent Number(s):
US 3109308
OSTI ID:
4143960
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English