Apparatuses and methods for structurally replacing cracked welds in nuclear power plants
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United States of America Patent
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Jul 17, 2018
Grant Date -
Oct 19, 2017
app pub date -
Apr 7, 2017
filing date -
Feb 20, 2014
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Abstract
An apparatus configured to structurally replace a cracked weld in a nuclear plant may include: a first body portion that includes a first gripping portion; a second body portion that includes a second gripping portion; a wedge portion between the first and second body portions; and/or an adjustment portion. The first body portion may be configured to slidably engage the second body portion. The wedge portion may be configured to exert force on the slidably engaged first and second body portions. The adjustment portion may be configured to increase or decrease the force exerted by the wedge portion on the slidably engaged first and second body portions. When the adjustment portion increases the force exerted by the wedge portion on the slidably engaged first and second body portions, a distance between the first and second gripping portions may decrease.
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- 2017 Application Filing Year
- F16B Class
- 1909 Applications Filed
- 1291 Patents Issued To-Date
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