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GRIP WITH ELECTRIC CONTROL

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4797312

ABS>A grip for the remote handling of elements inside a channel of a nuclear reactor is described that comprises, positioned successively inside an elongated cylindrical casing: an electric motor; a reduction gear; a threaded driving shaft at the exit of that gear; a nut screwed on that shaft, whrch can slide axially, although its rotation is prevented; and a pushrod that controls the opening and closing of a number of jaws pivotally mounted in the casing. The pushrod is provided with two appropriate profiled shoulders, which cooperate with profiled edges of each jaw. Two circuit-breakers are actuated by the push-rod in the opened and closed position of the grip to control the feeding circuit of the electrrc motor. (NPO)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-028480
OSTI ID:
4797312
Report Number(s):
FR 1244439
Country of Publication:
France
Language:
English

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