Closure arrangement for spent nuclear fuel shipping containers
Patent
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OSTI ID:7170094
This patent describes a closure system for closing and sealing a cask member having an open end. The closure system comprising a stepped bore in the open end of the cask member. The bore having a first diameter forming a first shoulder within the open end of the cask, and a second larger diameter forming a second shoulder in the bore. The wall of the bore formed by the first diameter having a continuous annular groove therein, and the wall of the bore formed by the second diameter having one or more radially extending slots formed therein, a first closure member adapted to rest upon the first shoulder, a second closure member adapted to rest upon the second shoulder. The second closure member having a continuous peripheral groove, first locking means; second locking means; means for forcing the second locking means into engagement with the second closure member, and sealing members mounted in the first and second closure members.
- Assignee:
- Nuclear Assurance Corp., Norcross, GA
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4883637A/
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-236204A
- OSTI ID:
- 7170094
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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