Patent ID: 6603133
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: B65D,G21F

Abstract:
An end support system for a container for shipping nuclear fuel, comprising:first and second elongated metal plates generally parallel to and spaced from one another and third and fourth metal plates generally parallel to and spaced from one another, said third plate being secured at opposite ends to ends of said first and second plates and said fourth plate being secured at opposite ends to opposite ends of said first and second plates thereby forming a generally rectilinear metal end frame; an elongated metal cross-plate secured at opposite ends to said third and fourth plates, respectively, at locations intermediate ends of said third and fourth plates, said cross-plate extending generally parallel to said first and second plates and lying generally in a plane defined by said metal end frame; a metal reinforcing member secured to said cross-plate and projecting from one side thereof and generally out of said plane, said member being located intermediate said opposite ends of said cross-plate and inwardly of said third and fourth plates; and at least a pair of metal supports connected to said metal end frame and extending generally perpendicular to said end frame along opposite sides of said metal end frame for securement to the sides of said container.