IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO SHOCK ABSORBERS

Patent · Thu Dec 28 04:00:00 EST 1961

OSTI ID:4814175

Morland, J G

A shock absorber is designed for absorbing longitudinal impact shocks in reactor control rods being dropped within a reactor. The shock absorber comprises a buffer member with one end projecting from the control rod and the other end being tapered and projecting into a deformable sleeve attached to the rod. When an impact shock is received by the rod, the retaining members holding the buffer to the rod are broken and the tapered end of the buffer is driven into the sleeve to dissipate the impact energy. (D.L.C.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-16-005450
• OSTI ID: 4814175
• Report Number(s): GB 885781
• Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CONTROL ELEMENTS
CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING AND EQUIPMENT
MACHINE PARTS
REACTORS
RODS
SHOCK WAVES