Bundle retention clip, fuel assembly including the same, and method of assembling fuel assembly
US9159460B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel assembly may include a channel nosepiece; a lower tie plate positioned above the channel nosepiece; and at least one bundle retention clip connected to the channel nosepiece and the lower tie plate and configured to resist movement of the lower tie plate away from the channel nosepiece.
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