Abstract: Disclosed is nuclear reactor fuel rod for use in a nuclear reactor. The nuclear reactor fuel rod comprises a sleeve defining a longitudinal axis. The sleeve includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The nuclear reactor fuel rod further includes a first end cap mechanically coupled to the first end portion of the sleeve and a second end cap mechanically coupled to the second end portion of the sleeve. The second end cap is configured to slide along the longitudinal axis relative to the sleeve. The nuclear reactor fuel rod further includes a fuel compact located inside of the sleeve between the first end cap and the second end cap.

Abstract: A method of forming a wick assembly is disclosed including positioning an inner ring in a first wick, positioning the inner ring in a second wick, abutting an end of the first wick with an end of the second wick, positioning an outer ring about a portion of the first wick and a portion of the second wick, positioning a mandrel within the inner ring, positioning a die about the outer ring, and applying a force to the die, wherein the force couples the outer ring, the inner ring, the first wick, and the second wick together to form the wick assembly.

Abstract: A wick assembly for use with a heat pipe is disclosed. The wick assembly includes an end plug including a wick receiving area, a wick, and a crimp. A portion of the wick is positioned about the wick receiving area. The crimp is positioned about the portion of the wick and the wick receiving area. The end plug, the portion of the wick, and the crimp are diffusion bonded.

Abstract: A forming assembly for forming a wick is disclosed. The forming assembly includes a tube inflatable to an inflated configuration. A wick mesh is configured to be wrapped about the tube. The forming assembly further includes a sheath positionable about the tube and the wick mesh. The tube and the sheath are configured to compress the wick mesh and form the wick based on the tube inflating towards the inflated configuration.

Abstract: A wick assembly for use with a heat pipe is disclosed. The wick assembly includes an end plug including a wick receiving area, a wick, and a crimp. A portion of the wick is positioned about the wick receiving area. The crimp is positioned about the portion of the wick and the wick receiving area. The end plug, the portion of the wick, and the crimp are diffusion bonded.

Abstract: A vehicle seal assembly incorporates an integrated attachment feature to secure a flexible seal to closely spaced inner and outer body panels joined along a flange region. First and second spaced openings are aligned in a direction extending from the flange region. The seal assembly includes a generally planar portion having a finger secured at one end and extending outwardly in a generally parallel direction to the planar portion. The finger extends through the first opening and directs the seal assembly as the seal assembly is advanced toward the second opening where a retaining member snap fits therethrough for retaining the weatherstrip to the body panel.

Abstract: An automatic test system that includes low cost and accurate circuitry for generating sinusoidal signals. Each sinusoidal signal generator includes a look-up table that can, for each phase on sine wave, output two digital values representing an in-phase and a quadrature-phase value of the sine wave. Simple circuitry can be used to address the look-up table to output in-phase and quadrature-phase values. The in-phase and quadrature-phase values can be applied to down-stream circuitry, such as error correction circuitry, that uses an in-phase and a quadrature-phase value to process the sine wave without the need for a relatively complex phase shifter in the down-stream circuitry. A dual-port memory may be used to implement the look-up table so that both an in-phase and a quadrature-phase value may be obtained from a single block of memory that stores a representation of a sine wave.

Abstract: A molded weather seal includes groups of fingers extending inwardly from walls that receive an associated vehicle flange therebetween. Fingers and walls are preferably formed of a first shot of molded material that is generally rigid, while a seal lip and/or other selected portions may be formed from a second, more flexible material.

Abstract: A vehicle seal assembly incorporates an integrated attachment feature to secure a flexible seal to closely spaced inner and outer body panels joined along a flange region. First and second spaced openings are aligned in a direction extending from the flange region. The seal assembly includes a generally planar portion having a finger secured at one end and extending outwardly in a generally parallel direction to the planar portion. The finger extends through the first opening and directs the seal assembly as the seal assembly is advanced toward the second opening where a retaining member snap fits therethrough for retaining the weatherstrip to the body panel.

Abstract: An automatic test system that includes low cost and accurate circuitry for generating sinusoidal signals. Each sinusoidal signal generator includes a look-up table that can, for each phase on sine wave, output two digital values representing an in-phase and a quadrature-phase value of the sine wave. Simple circuitry can be used to address the look-up table to output in-phase and quadrature-phase values. The in-phase and quadrature-phase values can be applied to down-stream circuitry, such as error correction circuitry, that uses an in-phase and a quadrature-phase value to process the sine wave without the need for a relatively complex phase shifter in the down-stream circuitry. A dual-port memory may be used to implement the look-up table so that both an in-phase and a quadrature-phase value may be obtained from a single block of memory that stores a representation of a sine wave.

Abstract: A molded weather seal includes groups of fingers extending inwardly from walls that receive an associated vehicle flange therebetween. Fingers and walls are preferably formed of a first shot of molded material that is generally rigid, while a seal lip and/or other selected portions may be formed from a second, more flexible material.

Abstract: A manual actuation mechanism for a solenoid having a plunger with one end connected to an external apparatus, such as a diesel engine fuel pump energization of the solenoid coil drives the plunger axially from an initial position to an actuation position. The manual actuation mechanism comprises a retraction rod that extends axially through the solenoid and is movable from a normal position disengaged from the plunger to a retraction position; in moving to its retraction position the rod drives the plunger to its actuated position, simulating energization of the coil. The manual actuation mechanism further includes a retainer comprising a spring clamp mounted on the housing and projecting into firm, resilient gripping engagement with the rotary actuator to preclude vibrational or other incidental rotation of the actuator regardless of its position. The spring clamp also serves as a strain relief for electrical connections to the solenoid.