CRDM with separate SCRAM latch engagement and locking

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9865364
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14174630

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A control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) configured to latch onto the lifting rod of a control rod assembly and including separate latch engagement and latch holding mechanisms. A CRDM configured to latch onto the lifting rod of a control rod assembly and including a four-bar linkage closing the latch, wherein the four-bar linkage biases the latch closed under force of gravity.

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BWXT NUCLEAR OPERATIONS GROUP INC2016 MT ATHOS ROAD LYNCHBURG VA 24504

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ales, Matthew W Forest, US 35 131
DeSantis, Paul K Bentleyville, US 8 106
Dodd, Christopher D Lakewood, US 4 12
Edwards, Michael J Forest, US 44 259
Goodyear, Brett T Twinsburg, US 7 14
Mackovjak, Allan R Willoughby, US 3 57
McLaughlin, John P North Royalton, US 8 99
Stambaugh, Kevin J Willowick, US 4 58

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