Spacer capture rod to spacer grid attachment device
A system for capturing a grid spacer in a nuclear fuel bundle which comprises a split sleeve fixed to a capture rod is described. The sleeve is used in conjunction with a grid spacer having openings formed by intersecting walls which include protrusions and coacting springs extending from the walls. The sleeve includes pairs of longitudinally spaced bosses and a standoff boss extending radially outward from the surface of the rod. The pairs of bosses are positioned astride the protrusions from the walls to prevent longitudinal movement of the grid spacer. The split serves as a guide slot to orient the capture rod so that it may pass through the grid spacer openings unencumbered by the protrusions from the grid space walls. The standoff boss is in surface contact with a wall of the grid spacer.
- Assignee:
- Exxon Nuclear Co. Inc.
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4081324
- Application Number:
- TRN: 78-012429
- OSTI ID:
- 7148738
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: Filed date 17 Jun 1976
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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