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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO WINCH APPARATUS ESPECIALLY FOR USE IN NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4194956
A winch for use in reactors is described. A flexible cable is wound in a flat spiral on a drum geared to an electric motor. A biassed roller is provided for remote measurement of the cable. A tension-sensitive switch turns off the drive motor upon relaxation of tension. An eddy-current brake device to limit the speed of fall of a control rod in emergency conditions is provided. (T.R.H.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-004413
OSTI ID:
4194956
Report Number(s):
GB 817999
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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