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Detachable connection for a nuclear reactor fuel assembly

Patent ·
OSTI ID:865754
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A locking connection for releasably attaching a handling socket to the duct tube of a fuel assembly for a nuclear reactor. The connection comprises a load pad housing mechanically attached to the duct tube and a handling socket threadably secured within the housing. A retaining ring is interposed between the housing and the handling socket and is formed with a projection and depression engageable within a cavity and groove of the housing and handling socket, respectively, to form a detachable interlocked connection assembly.
Research Organization:
Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76FF02170
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by U.S. Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
4,568,111
OSTI ID:
865754
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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