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  • Support grid for fuel elements in a nuclear reactor
    Patent number: 4028180
    Abstract: A support grid is provided for holding nuclear fuel rods in a rectangular array. Intersecting sheet metal strips are interconnected using opposing slots in the strips to form a rectangular cellular grid structure for engaging the sides of a multiplicity of fuel rods. Spring and dimple supports for engaging fuel and guide rods extending through each cell in the support grid are formed in the metal strips with the springs thus formed being characterized by nonlinear spring rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Energy Research and Development Administration
    Inventor: Lester M. Finch