Impact limiter for spent nuclear fuel transportation cask
US5394449A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21F5/08
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Impact limiters having noncircular outer peripheries are described for use to protect nuclear fuel transportation casks. The impact limiters include two different materials as impact absorbing materials. The impact limiter includes multiple sides and a tapered cap.
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