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NEUTRONIC REACTOR CONTROL ROD DRIVE APPARATUS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4197070
ABS>A suspension mechanism between a vertically movable nuclear reactor control rod and a rod extension, which also provides information for the operator or an automatic control signal, is described. A spring connects the rod extension to a drive shift. The extension of the spring indicates whether (1) the rod is at rest on the reactor, (2) the rod and extension are suspended, or (3) the extension alone is suspended, the spring controlling a 3-position electrical switch.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-008270
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2917445
OSTI ID:
4197070
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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