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Segmented coil assembly for control rod drive

US5307384A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 1992
Grant dateApr 26, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2012

Classification

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

Abstract

A segmented electromagnetic coil assembly for use in a magnetic jack type of drive mechanism used to move control rods within a nuclear reactor. The coil assembly has a plurality of individual magnetic coils spaced around and against the non-magnetic housing which contains the control rod drive shaft.

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