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Nuclear reactor fuel rod attachment system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6070689
A reusable system is described for removably attaching a nuclear reactor fuel rod to a support member. A locking cap is secured to the fuel rod and a locking strip is fastened to the support member. The locking cap has two opposing fingers shaped to form a socket having a body portion. The locking strip has an extension shaped to rigidly attach to the socket's body portion. The locking cap's fingers are resiliently deflectable. For attachment, the locking cap is longitudinally pushed onto the locking strip causing the extension to temporarily deflect open the fingers to engage the socket's body portion. For removal, the process is reversed.
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-14-2170
Assignee:
TIC; EDB-81-110344
Patent Number(s):
None
OSTI ID:
6070689
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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