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Nut assembly for connecting adjoining poles in a nuclear reactor

US8374307B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2010
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A nut assembly for connecting adjoining poles in a nuclear reactor may include an upper nut and a lower nut. The upper nut may include threads on an inner surface of the upper nut. The lower nut may include threads on an inner surface of the lower nut. The lower nut may include threads on an outer surface of the lower nut. The upper nut may rotate over the lower nut in order to lock the lower nut.

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