Device for the handling and protection of canisters for storing radioactive materials

US4625122A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Nukem, LLC · DE

Inventors

• Werner Botzem · Alzenau, DE
• Heinrich Quillmann · Nidderau, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 15, 1984
• Grant date: Nov 25, 1986
• Expiry date: Jun 15, 2004

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G21F5/08
• WIPO field: Engines, pumps, turbines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for the handling and protection of canisters for storing radioactive materials is described, which are encapsulated by a shock sensitive corrosion resistant cladding hull. The lower and upper edge areas of the canisters are covered by guard caps which are held in place during handling by lifting bars connected to a lifting plate.