Nuclear control rod with flexure joint
US9053824B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rod cluster control assembly having a control rod upper end plug formed in two parts and connected together with a flexible joint coupling located at or below a connecting finger on a spider vane. The upper portion of the upper control rod end plug is screwed into the connecting finger on the spider vane and lock welded between a lower portion of the finger and a shoulder on an abutting ledge of the upper portion of the end plug.
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