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Pusher for magazine of irradiated fuel elements

US4968204A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 27, 1989
Grant dateNov 6, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S83/93
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a pusher placed in a magazine for irradiated fuel elements which allows displacement thereof for the cutting operations. The pusher according to the invention allows the displacement of elements of small section in a magazine of large section. At the end of a cutting operation, the pusher applies its blank against the auxiliary holding clamp forming a continuous surface and the element is pushed by a blade, the body of the pusher being immobilized.

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