Retaining apparatus and method for use in a nuclear reactor
US6305651A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bracket (48) for mounting a pipe (20) to a wall (22) in a nuclear reactor, having a first flange (54) and a second flange (56) adapted to slideably engage grooves (40) in studs (26) and (28) that are connected to wall (22), and a first fastener (74) adjacent the first flange (54) and a second fastener (76) adjacent the second flange (56), the fasteners (74) and (76) being moveable to a closed position wherein they retain the bracket (48) on the studs (26) and (28) when the bracket is in the installed condition, and methods for using the bracket (48) to replace an installed pipe (20) and to install a new pipe (20).
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