Revolver assembly for use in liquid alkali metal container filling system
The heat pipe filling and sealing assembly automates the filling and sealing of alkali metal heat pipes in a controlled vacuum environment, addressing labor-intensive and inefficient manual processes by increasing throughput and ensuring precise, scalable, and safe operation.
WO2026128035A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-18WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
AI Technical Summary
⚠Technical Problem
Current methods for filling alkali metal heat pipes are labor-intensive, require multiple operators, limit throughput, and are impractical for varying sizes and lengths, posing safety and environmental concerns.
⚗Method used
A heat pipe filling and sealing assembly featuring a revolver assembly with a cylindrical chamber that automates the filling process, allowing multiple heat pipes to be filled and sealed sequentially in a controlled vacuum environment, accommodating varying sizes and lengths.
🎯Benefits of technology
The assembly increases throughput, reduces labor and material costs, ensures precise positioning, and enhances safety by automating the sodium filling process while maintaining environmental control, enabling high repeatability and scalability.
✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.
Smart Images
Figure US2025039829_18062026_PF_FP_ABST
Abstract
Disclosed is a device for filling a heat pipe. The device includes a container defining a longitudinal axis and an internal cavity and a support plate positioned in the internal cavity along the longitudinal axis, the support plate defining a hole. The heat pipe is positioned in the internal cavity and the heat pipe extends through the hole in the support plate. The device further includes an actuator attached to the container, wherein the actuator couples to and moves the heat pipe relative to the container.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art