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Spacer with polygonal interconnetors

US4190494A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 23, 1978
Grant dateFeb 26, 1980
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Expiry dateMar 23, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spacer assembly for vertically supporting a bundle of fuel rods, wherein the spacer assembly comprises a plurality of separate cells each surrounding a separate fuel rod. Each cell includes a pair of polygonally shaped members interconnected by at least one spring assembly, wherein the spring assembly provides a horizontal component of motion to cooling water circulating vertically through the bundle of fuel rods.

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