Device and method for straightening the guide fins of the spacer grids of a fuel assembly of a nuclear reactor
US5032347A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The device comprises a work tool (35) fixed on a crossed displacement carriage device (26). The tool comprises a sliding block (42) mounted so as to move in a guide ( 39). A bearing stop (45) is fixed to the end of the slide of the guide (39). A folding hook (43) is fixed to the end of the sliding block (42) in order to engage with the fin (12), the stop (45) bearing against the small plate (10) of the spacer grip. The sliding block (42) may be displaced by a ball remote control.
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