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Device for the remote feeding of cylindrical pieces to an automatic machine, such as a machine plugging the tubes of a steam generator of a pressurised-water nuclear reactor

CA 1289738 C · Owner: Framatome · Inventors: Schlaudecker, Denis; Cartry, Jean-Pierre

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Device for the remote feeding of cylindrical pieces to an automatic machine, such as a machine plugging the tubes of a steam generator of a pressurised-water nuclear reactor. The feed device comprises a housing of sufficient size to contain a cylindrical piece equipped, with a removal cover, through which passes a nozzle connected to a compressed-air distribution means. A flexible pipe is fastened at one of its ends to the housing. A loading unit consisting of a fixed part and of a rotary arm is connected to the end of the flexible pipe opposite the housing. The pieces can, in particular be plugs for, plugging the tubes of a steam generator of a pressurisedwater nuclear reactor.

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  • Granted October 1, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 1, 2008.
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FiledApril 1, 1987
GrantedOctober 1, 1991
Term endedOctober 1, 2008
Patent numberCA 1289738 C
Classification (IPC)B23P19/00 +2 more

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1988199119941997200020032006Application filedApril 1, 1987Patent grantedOct 1, 1991Term endedOct 1, 2008

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