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Cask intended to receive a canister containing radioactive material, and transfer method for said canister

US8804895B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2006
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21F5/005
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention concerns a cask for a canister containing radioactive material, comprising a canister extraction assembly and designed so that it can bring the canister to an extraction position inside the cask housing in which this canister is free of any contact with the inner surface. Also, one of two elements from among a carriage and a support structure of the assembly is provided with a guide ramp cooperating with a ramp follower provided on the other of the two elements, the ramp being designed so that a relative translational movement between the carriage and the structure, in the longitudinal direction of the cask, causes the changeover of the two elements from a drawn-together position to a drawn-apart position, or conversely.

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