Spacer with polygonal interconnetors
US4190494A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 1978 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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