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Funnel for fuel pin loading system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5917019
An enlarged funnel is releasably mounted at the open end of a length of cladding by an encircling length of shrink tubing which securely engages outer surfaces of both the funnel and cladding. The shrink tubing overlaps an annular shoulder against which pulling force can be exerted to remove the tubing from the cladding. The shoulder can be provided on a separate collar or ring, or on the funnel itself.
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
Patent Number(s):
US 4537741
OSTI ID:
5917019
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English