Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A machine for dismantling, unloading and transferring to a disposal facility, nuclear reactor structure and/or components which have been irradiated during operation of the reactor, such machine having a gantry, means for mounting the gantry on a rigid undismantled part of the reactor, a carriage movable on or about said gantry, a mast mounted movably or non-movably on said carriage, a manipulator mounted movably on said mast and capable of supporting and operating a variety of tools for effecting dismantling of said structure and/or components, and movable hoist means separate and separately operable from said manipulator, for effecting, either in conjunction with said manipulator or without, unloading and transfer of dismantled structure and/or components, all the functions of said machine being controllable remotely.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A machine for dismantling, unloading and transferring to a disposal facility, nuclear reactor structure and/or components which have been irradiated during operation of the reactor, such machine having a gantry, means for mounting the gantry on a rigid undismantled part of the reactor, a carriage movable on or about said gantry, a mast mounted movably or non-movably on said carriage, a manipulator mounted movably on said mast and capable of supporting and operating a variety of tools for effecting dismantling of said structure and/or components, and movable hoist means separate and separately operable from said manipulator, for effecting, either in conjunction with said manipulator or without, unloading and transfer of dismantled structure and/or components, all the functions of said machine being controllable remotely.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A machine according to claim 1, wherein the said hoist means is or are movable along a beam mounted diametrically or radially for rotation about the centre line of the reactor vessel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A machine according to claim 2, wherein said hoist means is or are capable of being transferred to other beams, either fixed or rotatable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A machine according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the said hoist means includes more than one hoist, operable and movable separately.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A machine according to either of claims 1 and 4, wherein the said hoist means is or are mounted on said mast so as to be capable of both rotatable and radial movement relative thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A machine according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the mast is a rigid structure and the carriage is moveable upwardly or downwardly relative to the gantry so as to raise or lower the mast.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A machine according to any of claims 1-5, wherein the mast is made up from a plurality of sections, and sections can be added to or taken from the mast so as to vary its elevation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A machine according to any of claims 1-5, wherein the mast is telescopic, and means are provided, operable remotely, for telescoping or extending the mast to give a required elevation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
For dismantling, unloading and transferring to a disposal facility nuclear reactor structure and/or components which have been irradiated during operation of the reactor, a machine substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
For dismantling, unloading and transferring to a disposal facility nuclear reactor structure and/or components which have been irradiated during operation of the reactor, a machine substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.