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Rack loader and method for transuranic transfers into and out of storage

US5748692A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1995
Grant dateMay 5, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21F7/005
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shielded rack loader makes use of a loading rack movable between a shielding structure and a storage tube. A shield plug seals the storage tube. A hoist moves the shield plug and the loading rack. A shield plug cart and a material transfer cart mate with receiving flanges of the rack loader and permit temporary storage and movement of the shield plug and of canisters of transuranic material.

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