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CRUCIFORM CONTROL ROD JOINT

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4811311
An invention is described which relates to nuclear reactor control rod components and more particularly to a joint between cruciform control rod members and cruciform control rod follower members. In one embodiment this invention provides interfitting crossed arms at adjacent ends of a control rod and its follower in abutting relation. This holds the members against relative opposite longitudinal movement while a compression member keys the arms against relative opposite rotation around a common axis. Means are also provided for centering the control rod and its follower on a common axis and for selectively releasing the control rod from its follower for the insertion of a replacement of the control rod and reuse of the follower. (AEC)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-026574
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3048532
OSTI ID:
4811311
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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