Apparatus and method for measuring and setting perpendicularity of an upper tie plate of a nuclear fuel bundle
US8155259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for measuring perpendicularity of an upper tie plate of a nuclear fuel bundle includes a first comb having a first plurality of teeth; a second comb having a second plurality of teeth, the second comb being parallel to and spaced from the first comb; a comb connector that connects the first comb to the second comb, the comb connector having a second end extending beyond the first comb; a rigid finger provided at the second end of the comb connector; a rotatable gage provided on the second comb; and a mobile finger operatively connected to the gage.
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