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Funnel for fuel pin loading system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:865568
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.
Research Organization:
Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC14-76FF02170
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by U.S. Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
4,537,741
Application Number:
06/445,605
OSTI ID:
865568
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English