METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISMOUNTING NUCLEAR REACTORS Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: mechanics. SUBSTANCE: device for dismounting case of the reactor has support construction inside which the carrier rod is fixed; the rod has tip and windows made at lower part of the rod. Platform is provided with rotation drive and peripheral faceplate which are disposed onto the rotatable rod. There are instrumental rotary heads in radial grooves of the faceplate; heads are provided with cutting tool. Gripping unit of the elevator is mounted in internal space of carrier rod for movement along the total length of the rod and take product of cutting. Manipulator is mounted onto external surface of the rod; the manipulator interacts with rotatable head and container of tools which is disposed onto the support construction. Transportation facility and unit for lifting platform are mounted onto the support construction as well. Platform has protecting housing and centering unit. EFFECT: improved efficiency; improved safety of mounting. 2 cl, 6 dwg