SLUG HANDLING DEVICES
Patent
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OSTI ID:4261989
A device is described for handling fuel elements of a neutronic reactor. The device consists of two concentric telescoped contalners that may fit about the fuel element. A number of ratchet members, equally spaced about the entrance to the containers, are pivoted on the inner container and spring biased to the outer container so thnt they are forced to hear against and hold the fuel element, the weight of which tends to force the ratchets tighter against the fuel element. The ratchets are released from their hold by raising the inner container relative to the outer memeber. This device reduces the radiation hazard to the personnel handling the fuel elements.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-004341
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 2852301
- OSTI ID:
- 4261989
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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