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Nuclear reactor having control rod holding latch

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5853565

A nuclear reactor control rod holding latch permits rapid insertion of the control rod into a reactor core by a ratchet and pawl mechanism arranged to lock the control rod against withdrawal, this being done through a screw which by rotation permits slow withdrawal of the control rod from the core, while keeping the control rod locked against withdrawal other than through the screw action.

Assignee:
Kraftwerk Union Ag (Germany, Federal Republic Of)
Patent Number(s):
US 4293381
OSTI ID:
5853565
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English