Fuel cell lifting system for nuclear reactors
US12347576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Fuel cell lifting systems for nuclear reactors are disclosed. A fuel cell lifting system includes a radiation shield comprising: a first plate defining a first plane and comprising one or more first openings; and a second plate defining a second plane parallel to the first plane and comprising one or more second openings. At least one of the first plate or the second plate is rotatable around an axis perpendicular to the first plane and the second plane. A first opening of the first plate can be aligned with a second opening of the second plate to form a combined opening. A lifting motor is configured to extend and retract a tether through the combined opening of the radiation shield. The tether is attachable to a nuclear fuel cell.
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