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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 07, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 05, 2010
Applicant:
Alain Ravenet, Vinon-sur-Verdon, FR;
Inventor:
Alain Ravenet, Vinon-sur-Verdon, FR;
Assignee:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G21C 3/34 (2006.01); G21C 3/324 (2006.01); G21C 1/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G21C 3/324 (2013.01); G21C 1/02 (2013.01); Y02E 30/40 (2013.01);
Abstract
A nuclear fuel assembly body with a lengthways axis includes first and second tubular segments made from a metal material forming the lengthways ends of the assembly body. A frame made from a metal material connects the first and second segments. The frame is openworked. A ceramic tubular internal structure is positioned between the first and second segments inside the frame.