WO2021107322A1 - Isol uranium target transfer device - Google Patents

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WO2021107322A1
WO2021107322A1 PCT/KR2020/009603 KR2020009603W WO2021107322A1 WO 2021107322 A1 WO2021107322 A1 WO 2021107322A1 KR 2020009603 W KR2020009603 W KR 2020009603W WO 2021107322 A1 WO2021107322 A1 WO 2021107322A1
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  • the present invention relates to a delivery device for uranium carbide (hereinafter referred to as a uranium target), which is an ISOL target material.
  • a uranium target which is an ISOL target material.
  • Defect-free uranium carbide (UCx) suitable for specifications is used as the target material for the ISOL (Isotope Separation On-Line) device of the heavy ion accelerator facility.
  • uranium carbide has great fissile atom density and thermal conductivity compared to uranium oxide, it is easily oxidized in air by water and oxygen, and has a disadvantage in that it reacts rapidly with water vapor to ignite. Therefore, the ISOL uranium target transport device according to the present invention relates to a device for safely transporting uranium carbide manufactured in a nuclear material manufacturing facility to a heavy ion accelerator facility while preventing oxidation and without physical damage.
  • the ISOL uranium target is for the development of a linear accelerator that provides the world's largest high energy (200 MeV/u), high current (400 kW) heavy ion beam.
  • ISOL Iron Separation On-Line
  • the world's first rare isotope generation process It refers to a uranium target independently designed to simultaneously apply element separation) and IF (In-flight Fragmentation).
  • ISOL is a device that injects a proton beam (70 MeV, 10 kW) into a target material and produces various types of Rare Isotope (RI) beams through proton-induced fission. Referring to FIG. 2 , the source and shape of the ISOL uranium target can be confirmed.
  • the disk-shaped, flawless uranium target which is the ISOL target material manufactured at the nuclear material manufacturing facility, for basic scientific research on the heavy ion accelerator, it is necessary to safely transport the uranium target from the place where the uranium target was manufactured to the heavy ion accelerator device. It is essential.
  • the uranium target can be oxidized or ignited by reacting with moisture in the atmosphere, and the low T/D ratio (thickness; 1.3mm, diameter; 50mm), low density (19.5%TD) and large porosity ( 70%), so it may be easily deformed or damaged.
  • Korea Patent Publication No. 10-1129486 'substrate storage container' has been disclosed, but this does not take into account the characteristics of the uranium target as described above. Therefore, the prior art has a problem in that it is difficult to safely transport a uranium target physically or chemically.
  • the requirements for the containment of the container are essential.
  • the conventional technology related to a container having a sealing function simply focuses on the sealing function itself, and does not consider a special purpose such as transport of a uranium target.
  • the present invention for achieving this object is a transport device, comprising: an enclosure in which at least one side of a container is opened; a cover part capable of opening and closing the open side of the enclosure; and a fastening part for fastening and fixing the enclosure and the cover part; It is formed in the interior of the enclosure, it characterized in that it comprises a pressure management unit formed outside the housing and a fixing portion for fixing the transfer target and having a port communicating with the inner space of the enclosure.
  • the port has a pressure check port and an inlet or outlet connected to a shut-off valve or a detachable pressure gauge, and includes a connection port connected to a 3-way valve.
  • the outer surface is engaged and fixed by the fixing portion further comprises an inner box in which a hollow portion is formed.
  • a portion of the enclosure or the cover portion is formed to be transparent, so that the inside of the enclosure can be observed from the outside.
  • the cover part includes a protrusion protruding in the inner direction of the enclosure, and the protrusion part has a flat surface.
  • the inner box is formed of an elastic or soft material capable of protecting the uranium target from external impact.
  • a target special container capable of loading a uranium target.
  • the target special container is designed to simultaneously apply the rare isotope generation process ISOL (Isotope Separation On-Line) and IF (In-flight Fragmentation) at the same time to manufacture a uranium target or a conveying device, characterized in that used for conveying.
  • ISOL isotope Separation On-Line
  • IF In-flight Fragmentation
  • the pressure of the inert gas charged at a pressure of 1.2 kg/cm 2 inside the transport device is maintained for 48 hours.
  • the device for transporting a uranium target prevents oxidation of the uranium target in the process of transporting the uranium target designed with special specifications and characteristics, and has the effect of safely transporting without fear of deformation, deterioration or damage of shape.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a state in which a uranium target delivery device according to an embodiment of the present invention is fastened.
  • FIG. 2 schematically illustrates the source or shape of a uranium target according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 schematically shows the shape of a special container (Graphite container) of the uranium target according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is an exploded view showing the configuration of the uranium target delivery device.
  • Figure 5 shows the shape of the fixing portion and the state in which the inner box is fixed to the fixing portion.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a pressure management unit
  • FIG. 7 shows the inner compartment of the uranium target delivery device and the target special container.
  • FIG. 8 is a view showing the cover of the uranium target delivery device.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a transfer process of a uranium target according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 schematically shows the source or shape of the uranium target to be transferred according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the uranium target is the world's first rare isotope generation process, ISOL (Isotope Separation On-Line) and IF (In-flight) for the development of a linear accelerator that provides the world's largest high energy (200 MeV/u), high current (400 kW) heavy ion beam. It is independently designed to simultaneously apply fragmentation.
  • the uranium target may be formed in the shape of a thin disk based on a specification of 50 mm in diameter, 1.3 mm in thickness, 2.5 g/cm 3 in density, and 70% porosity.
  • the uranium target is not limited by the above numerical values or the contents indicated in FIG. 2 .
  • the ratio of using uranium and carbon (Graphite) or the diameter of the target of the uranium target is determined by a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs (hereinafter referred to as "those skilled in the art") in order to increase the probability of occurrence of rare isotopes. It can be changed appropriately.
  • FIG. 3 schematically shows the shape of a uranium target special container 180 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the target special container 180 is used for heat treatment or storage of the uranium target, and as a container that can be loaded in the heavy ion accelerator device, it can also be used for manufacturing and transporting the uranium target.
  • the uranium target to be transported according to the present invention is transported in a state loaded in the target special container 180 .
  • Target special container 180 may include a guide (Guide) in the portion in which the uranium target is charged in order to prevent deformation or damage of the uranium target during heat treatment for manufacturing the uranium target, in which case impurities are introduced into the uranium target
  • the material of the target special container 180 may be formed of carbon (Graphite).
  • the shape or material of the target special container 180 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 3 .
  • the shape or material of the target special container 180 may be changed according to changes in the material or shape (diameter, thickness, density, and target loading quantity) of the uranium target.
  • the transport device 100 includes an enclosure 110 and a cover unit 150 .
  • the enclosure 110 may be formed in a cylindrical shape with one surface open, and may include a handle 111 , a support part 112 , a fastening part 140 , and a pressure management part 130 .
  • the enclosure 110 provides a space for accommodating the target special container 180 , and the open entrance of the enclosure 110 is closed by the cover part 150 .
  • the enclosure 110 and the cover part 150 are coupled and fixed to each other by the fastening part 140 to seal the inner space of the enclosure 110 .
  • the material of the enclosure 110 has strength enough to maintain its shape in a vacuum state or a state in which a predetermined positive pressure is formed inside. Therefore, a metal such as stainless steel or aluminum is preferable as the material of the enclosure 110 .
  • the handle 111 is formed in a 'C' shape and may be attached to the outer surface of the enclosure 110 . It is formed on the upper portion of the enclosure 110 so that a user can easily transport the carrying device 100 , and may be formed in plurality if necessary.
  • the shape of the handle 111 is not limited to the 'C' shape, and includes a shape that can be appropriately modified by those skilled in the art to make the transport of the transport device 100 convenient.
  • the support part 112 is positioned under the enclosure 110 and is formed to support the lower surface of the enclosure 110 .
  • the support part 112 provides a stable support so that the casing 110 does not move when the casing 110 is put down on the ground. Therefore, the support portion 112 to support the wide ground, and at the same time to support the lower surface of the enclosure 110 as a portion for accommodating the outer peripheral surface of the enclosure (110).
  • the support part 112 may be formed in a shape that can be appropriately deformed by those skilled in the art according to the shape of the lower surface of the enclosure 110 .
  • the fastening part 140 may be formed adjacent to the open inlet portion of the enclosure 110 , and may include a flange, a hinge 141 , and a butterfly nut 142 .
  • the flange is formed to be fixed along the outer circumferential surface of the inlet of the enclosure 110 , grooves are provided at an edge of the flange at regular intervals, and a hinge 141 is included in the groove. While the hinge 141 is fixed to the flange, it is connected to one end of the butterfly nut 142 . Therefore, the butterfly nut 142 is rotated by the hinge 141 and can be inserted into and removed from the groove formed at the edge of the flange.
  • the butterfly nut 142 When the cover part 150 is fastened, the butterfly nut 142 is rotated into a groove formed on the edge of the cover part 150 to be inserted, and then the butterfly nut 142 is tightened to seal the entrance of the enclosure 110 with the cover part 150 .
  • the specific structure and shape of the fastening part 140 may include other shapes that can be appropriately modified by those skilled in the art while satisfying the sealing function.
  • the pressure management unit 130 is formed outside the enclosure 110 , and may include a port 131 , a valve 132 , and a pressure gauge 133 .
  • the port 131 is provided with a pressure check port (131a) and a connection port (131b).
  • the pressure management unit 130 provides a function of injecting a gas into the inner space of the enclosure 110 to apply pressure, conversely forming a vacuum, or checking the internal pressure.
  • the pressure check port (131a) and the connection port (131b) are in communication with the inner space of the enclosure (110) can pass the gas.
  • the pressure check port 131a is connected to the pressure gauge 133
  • the connection port 131b is connected to the valve 132 to have an inlet 134 or an outlet 135 .
  • the pressure gauge 133 is a device for checking the internal pressure of the enclosure (110).
  • an inert gas argon, etc.
  • a pressure gauge 133 may be used to check whether it leaks out.
  • it may further include a shut-off valve between the pressure check port (131a) and the pressure gauge (133).
  • a shut-off valve may be provided between the pressure check port 131a and the pressure gauge 133 in order to block the effect of the vacuum state.
  • connection port 131b is an inlet for injecting gas
  • outlet 135 is an outlet for taking out the gas inside the enclosure 110 . Therefore, the line for injecting the gas and the line for discharging the gas can be connected to the connection port 131b at the same time and used. Through this, the general air remaining in the connection port 131b itself is prevented from flowing into the interior of the enclosure 110 .
  • the valve 132 installed in the connection port 131b may include a 3-way valve. Accordingly, the inlet 134 or the outlet 135 line may be selectively closed, or the inlet 134 and the outlet 135 line may be closed together.
  • the process of putting the target special container 180 into the transport device 100 includes a process of forming a vacuum state inside the enclosure 110 and a process of filling it with an inert gas.
  • the connection port 131b has an inlet 134 , an outlet 135 , and a 3-way valve, so that the target special container 180 can be conveniently put into the transport device 100 .
  • Figure 4 is a view showing the internal configuration of the disassembled uranium target delivery device can be confirmed. Referring to FIG. 4 , the cover part 150 , the target special container 180 , the inner box 170 , and the fixing part 120 can be seen.
  • the cover part 150 corresponds to a lid that closes the entrance of the enclosure 110 .
  • the cover part 150 may include a cover plate 151 , a transparent plate 153 , a transparent plate fixing flange 154 , and a protrusion 160 formed in a circular plate.
  • the cover plate 151 may include a fastening groove at the edge and an open surface 152 at the center.
  • the fastening groove provides a space in which the butterfly nut 142 of the fastening part 140 can be inserted and fastened.
  • the open surface 152 is a circular hole in the middle of the cover plate 151 , and provides a view through which the inside of the enclosure 110 can be observed.
  • the transparent plate 153 is formed adjacent to the cover plate 151 , and has a larger area than the open surface 152 formed on the cover plate 151 . Also, its shape may vary depending on the shape of the open surface 152 .
  • the transparent plate 153 blocks the internal space and the external space of the enclosure 110, and is formed of a transparent material and provides a function to observe the target special container 180 loaded in the enclosure 110 from the outside. .
  • the transparent plate fixing flange 154 functions to fix the transparent plate 153 in close contact with the cover plate 151 .
  • a plurality of bolt fastening holes may be formed at an edge of the transparent plate fixing flange 154 at regular intervals.
  • a hole corresponding to the bolt fastening hole of the transparent plate fixing flange 154 is formed in the cover plate 151 . Accordingly, the transparent plate fixing flange 154 can be fixed to the cover plate 151 by passing the bolt through the bolt fastening hole of the transparent plate fixing flange 154 and fastening it to the corresponding hole of the cover plate 151 . .
  • the transparent plate 153 is fixed between the transparent plate fixing flange 154 and the cover plate 151 .
  • a rubber packing may be further included between the transparent plate 153 and the cover plate 151 .
  • a positive pressure is formed inside the transport device 100 , and sealing properties of the transport device 100 can be improved by including a rubber packing. That is, the gas inside the conveying device 100 is prevented from leaking.
  • the rubber packing has a hole in the middle, and is formed so that the view through the transparent plate 153 is not obstructed.
  • the protrusion 160 may be formed to protrude from the open surface 152 of the cover plate 151 in the direction of the inner space of the enclosure 110 .
  • the protrusion 160 may include a contact member 161 formed to be spaced apart from the cover plate 151 by a predetermined distance, and a support member 162 for connecting and fixing the cover plate 151 and the contact member 161 .
  • the contact member 161 has a ring shape with a hole in the middle, and is formed so as not to block the view of the inside of the enclosure 110 from the outside through the open surface 152 .
  • the contact member 161 may have a flat surface and may contact or support one surface of the target special container 180 by the flat surface.
  • the contact member 161 When the cover part 150 is fastened to the enclosure 110 , the contact member 161 is in contact with one surface of the target special container 180 inserted into the inner box 170 to restrict the movement of the target special container 180 . perform the function Since the hollow portion 173 of the inner box 170 is open on one side, even if the target special container 180 is inserted into the hollow portion 173, it has a structure that can come out again through the insertion port. Accordingly, the protrusion 160 formed on the cover part 150 blocks the open portion of the inner box 170 to restrict the target special container 180 from escaping.
  • the length of the support member 162 may be formed such that the contact member 161 does not apply excessive pressure to the target special container 180, and appropriately restricts the movement.
  • the shape or material of the contact member 161 or the support member 162 includes those that can be appropriately modified by those skilled in the art within the range for achieving the above object.
  • the target special container 180 is used for manufacturing and transporting the uranium target, and is a container loaded into the heavy ion accelerator together with the uranium target. As described above, reference may be made to the schematic shape of the target special container 180 in FIG. 3 .
  • the inner box 170 is a container containing the target special container 180 , and is fixed to the fixing unit 120 .
  • the target special container 180 may be formed as a cylinder having a uniform circular cross-section. It is formed as an assembly that is separable along its length, and a space is provided inside to accommodate a uranium target. Both end sections of the cylinder are closed and detachable.
  • the inner box 170 accommodates the target special container 180 and thus includes a hollow portion 173 that is slightly larger than the target special container 180 . It may also include a cap 172 .
  • the body 171 of the inner box 170 may be formed in a larger cylindrical shape than the target special container 180 to accommodate the target special container 180 .
  • the size of the circular cross-section of the body 171 may be changed. For example, the diameter of the circular cross-section of the body 171 is constantly changed in the longitudinal direction, and accordingly, the outer surface of the body 171 is inclined in the longitudinal direction. This inclination is a form for efficiently fixing the inner box 170 to the fixing unit 120 . Accordingly, the shape of the body 171 may vary according to the shape of the fixing part 120 .
  • the hollow part 173 is formed to be finely larger than the target special container 180 to minimize the gap after the target special container 180 is inserted. Accordingly, since the movement of the target special container 180 during the movement of the transport device 100 is minimized, damage to the target special container 180 is prevented.
  • the cap 172 is a member that opens and closes one end of the inner box 170 , and may be coupled or separated by a screw thread from the body 171 .
  • the target special container 180 When the target special container 180 is inserted into the inner box 170 , it is inserted into the hollow part 173 . At this time, by blocking one end of the hollow portion 173 with the cap 172 , the target special container 180 can be easily inserted to the end of the hollow portion 173 .
  • the cap 172 is opened and the target special container 180 is pushed out in a direction opposite to the position of the cap 172 . Accordingly, the cap 172 facilitates insertion or withdrawal of the target specialized container 180 .
  • the material of the inner box 170 may be formed of an elastic or soft material (rubber or Teflon). This is to minimize the possibility of an impact occurring in the process of inserting the special target container 180 that is weak against impact into the inner box 170 or in the process of transporting the transport device 100 .
  • the material of the inner box 170 may be appropriately modified by those skilled in the art for the purpose of absorbing the impact transmitted to the target special container 180 .
  • the fixing unit 120 is a member for fixing the inner box 170 into which the target special container 180 is inserted from the inside of the outer box 110 .
  • the fixing part 120 may include a fixing rod 121 and a fixing flange 123 .
  • the fixing rod 121 may be formed in plurality, and one end of the fixing rod 121 may be fixed to the inner surface 113 of the enclosure.
  • the inner surface of the enclosure 113 corresponds to a surface formed opposite to the entrance of the enclosure 110 .
  • One end of the fixing rod 121 can be fixed at an appropriate position so that the inner box 170 can be inserted and fixed in the space formed by being surrounded by a plurality of fixing rods 121 .
  • the fixing rod 121 is fixed to the inner surface 113 of the enclosure in an inclined form rather than a right angle. Accordingly, the inner box 170 with an inclined outer surface may be inserted into the space surrounded by the fixing rod 121 to engage.
  • a screw line may be formed at the other end of the fixing rod 121 . Therefore, after inserting the inner box 170, the other end of the fixing rod 121 is penetrated through the hole formed in the fixing flange 123, and the inner box 170 can be fixed in such a way that the nut is fastened.
  • the fixing rod 121 may be formed of a metal material, but the outer surface of the fixing rod 121 may be surrounded by an elastic material 122 made of a soft material. Therefore, in the process of inserting the inner box 170 into the fixing unit 120 , it is possible to alleviate the impact caused by the contact with the hard fixing rod 121 .
  • the shape or fixing position of the fixing rod 121 is not limited to this embodiment, and includes those skilled in the art that can be appropriately modified for the purpose of stable fixing of the inner box 170 .
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a process of transporting a uranium target using the transport device 100 . Since the uranium target reacts with moisture in the atmosphere and is rapidly oxidized, the transport process is considered not to expose the uranium target to the atmosphere.
  • a vacuum of 1.0x10 -3 ⁇ 1 kg/cm 2 is formed inside the transport device 100 to remove moisture in the air.
  • an inert gas is injected into the delivery device 100 at a pressure of 1.2 ⁇ 0.2 kg/cm 2 to prevent inflow of external air, and the transfer period or the heavy ion accelerator is monitored for at least 48 hours.
  • the vacuum pressure and gas filling pressure are set to minimum conditions to prevent deformation and breakage of the uranium target, and may be appropriately changed by those skilled in the art.
  • the operation of placing the target special container 180 into the transport device 100 is performed inside the glove box after the glove box is filled with an inert gas (argon, etc.) and circulated.
  • an inert gas argon, etc.
  • the inside of the transport device 100 may be repeatedly performed several times to form a vacuum state and fill the inert gas so that air does not enter.
  • the first step of forming a vacuum of 1.0x10 -3 ⁇ 1 kg/cm 2 inside the transport device 100 and filling the glove box with an inert gas and the transport device 100 are described above.
  • the second step of transporting into the glove box, the third step of putting the target special container 180 inside the transport device 100 inside the glove box and fastening the cover part 150, and an inert gas ( Ar, etc.) at a pressure of 1.2 ⁇ 0.2 kg/cm 2 may include a fourth step of blocking and monitoring the external atmosphere and a fifth step of removing the transport device 100 from the glove box and transporting it to the destination.
  • the inside of the glove box is filled with an inert gas of positive pressure in the process of putting the target special container 180 into the transport device 100 .
  • the first step may be omitted.
  • enclosure 111 handle
  • 131a pressure check port
  • 131b connection port
  • valve 133 pressure gauge
  • cover part 151 cover plate
  • cap 173 hollow part

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a transfer device which can safely transfer a uranium target, which is to be transferred, by solving a problem caused by physical or chemical properties of the uranium target. The transfer device comprises: an external case, at least one surface of which is open; a cover part which can open or close the open surface of the external case; a fastening part for fastening and fixing the external case and the cover part; a fixing part which is formed inside the external case and fixes an object to be transferred; and a pressure management part formed outside the external case and including a port communicating with a space inside the external case.

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ISOL 우라늄 표적 운반 장치ISOL Uranium Target Carrier
본 발명은 ISOL 표적 물질인 탄화우라늄(이하 우라늄 표적이라 함)의 운반 장치에 관한 것이다. 중이온가속기 시설의 ISOL(Isotope Separation On-Line) 장치에는 표적 물질로서 시방에 적합한 무결함의 탄화우라늄(UCx)이 사용된다. 탄화우라늄은 산화우라늄에 비해 핵분열 원자밀도(fissile atom density)와 열전도도가 큰 장점이 있는 반면에 물과 산소에 의해 공기 중에서 쉽게 산화되며, 수증기와 급격히 반응하여 발화되는 단점이 있다. 따라서 본 발명에 따른 ISOL 우라늄 표적 운반 장치는 핵물질 제조시설에서 제조된 탄화우라늄을 중이온가속기 시설까지 산화 방지와 동시에 물리적 손상 없이 안전하게 운반하는 장치에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a delivery device for uranium carbide (hereinafter referred to as a uranium target), which is an ISOL target material. Defect-free uranium carbide (UCx) suitable for specifications is used as the target material for the ISOL (Isotope Separation On-Line) device of the heavy ion accelerator facility. While uranium carbide has great fissile atom density and thermal conductivity compared to uranium oxide, it is easily oxidized in air by water and oxygen, and has a disadvantage in that it reacts rapidly with water vapor to ignite. Therefore, the ISOL uranium target transport device according to the present invention relates to a device for safely transporting uranium carbide manufactured in a nuclear material manufacturing facility to a heavy ion accelerator facility while preventing oxidation and without physical damage.
ISOL 우라늄 표적이란, 세계 최대의 고에너지(200MeV/u), 대전류(400kW) 중이온 빔을 제공하는 선형가속기 개발을 위한 것으로서, 세계 최초로 희귀동위원소 생성공정인 ISOL(Isotope Separation On-Line, 온라인동위원소분리)과 IF(In-flight Fragmentation)를 동시 적용하기 위해 독자적으로 설계된 우라늄 표적을 말한다. 그 중 ISOL은 양성자 빔(70MeV, 10kW)을 표적물질에 입사하여 양성자 유도 핵분열을 통해 다양한 종류의 희귀동위원소(Rare Isotope, RI) 빔을 생산하는 장치이다. 도 2를 참조하면, 상기 ISOL 우라늄 표적의 재원 및 형상을 확인할 수 있다. The ISOL uranium target is for the development of a linear accelerator that provides the world's largest high energy (200 MeV/u), high current (400 kW) heavy ion beam. ISOL (Isotope Separation On-Line), the world's first rare isotope generation process It refers to a uranium target independently designed to simultaneously apply element separation) and IF (In-flight Fragmentation). Among them, ISOL is a device that injects a proton beam (70 MeV, 10 kW) into a target material and produces various types of Rare Isotope (RI) beams through proton-induced fission. Referring to FIG. 2 , the source and shape of the ISOL uranium target can be confirmed.
핵물질 제조시설에서 제조된 ISOL 표적물질인 원판형의 무결함의 우라늄 표적을 중이온가속기 기초과학연구에 활용하기 위해서는 방사선 및 물리적, 화학적으로 안전하게 우라늄 표적이 제조된 장소로부터 중이온가속기 장치로 운반하는 작업이 필수적이다. 그러나 우라늄 표적은 대기 중의 수분과 반응하여 산화 또는 발화될 수 있으며, 표적물질의 시방에 따른 낮은 T/D비(두께 ; 1.3mm, 직경 ; 50mm), 낮은 밀도(19.5%TD) 및 큰 기공률(70%) 때문에 쉽게 변형 또는 파손될 우려가 있다. In order to utilize the disk-shaped, flawless uranium target, which is the ISOL target material manufactured at the nuclear material manufacturing facility, for basic scientific research on the heavy ion accelerator, it is necessary to safely transport the uranium target from the place where the uranium target was manufactured to the heavy ion accelerator device. It is essential. However, the uranium target can be oxidized or ignited by reacting with moisture in the atmosphere, and the low T/D ratio (thickness; 1.3mm, diameter; 50mm), low density (19.5%TD) and large porosity ( 70%), so it may be easily deformed or damaged.
원판 형상의 물체를 수납하여 보관하는 용기로서 대한민국등록특허공보 제10-1129486호 ‘기판수납용기’가 공개되어 있으나, 이는 위와 같은 우라늄 표적의 특성을 고려한 것이 아니다. 따라서, 상기 종래기술은 우라늄 표적을 물리적 또는 화학적으로 안전하게 운반하기 어려운 문제점이 있다. As a container for storing and storing disk-shaped objects, Korea Patent Publication No. 10-1129486 'substrate storage container' has been disclosed, but this does not take into account the characteristics of the uranium target as described above. Therefore, the prior art has a problem in that it is difficult to safely transport a uranium target physically or chemically.
또한, 우라늄 표적을 보호하고 우라늄 물질 누설을 방지하기 위해서는 용기의 밀폐에 대한 요건이 필수적이다. 그러나 종래의 밀폐 기능을 가진 용기에 관한 기술은 단순히 밀폐 기능 자체에 초점을 둔 것이고, 우라늄 표적의 운반과 같은 특수한 목적을 고려한 것은 아니다. In addition, to protect the uranium target and prevent leakage of uranium material, the requirements for the containment of the container are essential. However, the conventional technology related to a container having a sealing function simply focuses on the sealing function itself, and does not consider a special purpose such as transport of a uranium target.
따라서, 표적 물질인 탄화우라늄을 물리적, 화학적으로 안전하게 운반하기 위해 표적물질의 장입과 인출, 그리고 표적의 형상, 방사선, 물리적 또는 화학적 특성을 종합적으로 고려한 운반 장치가 필요하다. Therefore, in order to physically and chemically transport the target material, uranium carbide, safely, there is a need for a delivery device that comprehensively considers the charge and withdrawal of the target material, and the shape, radiation, and physical or chemical characteristics of the target.
종래기술에 의한 보관 용기나 밀폐 용기가 탄화우라늄과 같은 표적 물질을 보관 또는 운반하기 어려운 문제점에 대하여, 탄화우라늄과 같은 표적 물질의 변형, 파손 및 산화를 방지하는 운반 장치를 제공하는 것을 목적으로 한다.It is an object of the prior art to provide a transport device that prevents deformation, damage and oxidation of a target material such as uranium carbide for the problem that a storage container or a closed container according to the prior art is difficult to store or transport a target material such as uranium carbide .
이러한 목적을 달성하기 위한 본 발명은 운반 장치로서, 용기의 적어도 어느 일면이 개방된 외함과 상기 외함의 개방된 면을 개폐할 수 있는 덮개부와 상기 외함과 상기 덮개부를 체결하여 고정하는 체결부와 상기 외함의 내부에 형성되며, 이송 대상을 고정하는 고정부 및 상기 외함의 외부에 형성되며 상기 외함의 내부 공간과 연통되는 포트를 구비하는 압력 관리부를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.The present invention for achieving this object is a transport device, comprising: an enclosure in which at least one side of a container is opened; a cover part capable of opening and closing the open side of the enclosure; and a fastening part for fastening and fixing the enclosure and the cover part; It is formed in the interior of the enclosure, it characterized in that it comprises a pressure management unit formed outside the housing and a fixing portion for fixing the transfer target and having a port communicating with the inner space of the enclosure.
바람직하게는 상기 포트는 차단 밸브 또는 탈부착 가능한 압력게이지와 연결된 압력확인포트 및 주입구 또는 배출구를 구비하며 3-way 밸브와 연결된 연결포트를 포함한다. Preferably, the port has a pressure check port and an inlet or outlet connected to a shut-off valve or a detachable pressure gauge, and includes a connection port connected to a 3-way valve.
또한, 바람직하게는 상기 외함의 내부에 위치하고, 외면은 상기 고정부에 의해 맞물려 고정되며 중공부가 형성된 내부함을 더 포함한다. In addition, preferably located in the interior of the enclosure, the outer surface is engaged and fixed by the fixing portion further comprises an inner box in which a hollow portion is formed.
또한, 바람직하게는 상기 외함 또는 상기 덮개부의 일부분이 투명하게 형성되어, 외부에서 상기 외함의 내부를 관찰할 수 있게 형성된다. In addition, preferably, a portion of the enclosure or the cover portion is formed to be transparent, so that the inside of the enclosure can be observed from the outside.
또한, 바람직하게는 상기 덮개부는 상기 외함의 내부 방향으로 돌출된 돌출부를 포함하고, 상기 돌출부는 평평한 면을 구비한다. In addition, preferably, the cover part includes a protrusion protruding in the inner direction of the enclosure, and the protrusion part has a flat surface.
또한, 바람직하게는 상기 내부함은 외부 충격으로부터 우라늄 표적을 보호할 수 있는 탄성 또는 연성 재질로 형성된 것을 특징으로 하는 운반 장치. Also, preferably, the inner box is formed of an elastic or soft material capable of protecting the uranium target from external impact.
또한, 바람직하게는 상기 내부함의 중공부에 삽입되고, 상기 덮개부를 상기 외함에 체결 시 상기 돌출부와 접촉하며, 탄소 재질로 형성되고, 우라늄 표적을 장입할 수 있는 표적 특수 용기를 더 포함하는 운반 장치. In addition, preferably inserted into the hollow portion of the inner box, in contact with the protrusion when the cover portion is fastened to the enclosure, formed of a carbon material, and further comprising a target special container capable of loading a uranium target. .
또한, 바람직하게는 상기 표적 특수 용기는 희귀동위원소 생성공정인 ISOL(Isotope Separation On-Line) 및 IF(In-flight Fragmentation)를 동시에 적용하기 위해 설계된 ISOL(Isotope Separation On-Line) 우라늄 표적을 제조 또는 운반하기 위해 사용되는 것을 특징으로 하는 운반 장치. In addition, preferably, the target special container is designed to simultaneously apply the rare isotope generation process ISOL (Isotope Separation On-Line) and IF (In-flight Fragmentation) at the same time to manufacture a uranium target or a conveying device, characterized in that used for conveying.
또한, 바람직하게는 상기 운반 장치는 우라늄 표적 운반 작업 시, 상기 운반 장치 내부에 1.2kg/cm2의 압력으로 충전된 불활성 기체의 압력이 48시간 동안 유지되는 것을 특징으로 하는 운반 장치.In addition, preferably, in the transport device, when the uranium target transport operation is performed, the pressure of the inert gas charged at a pressure of 1.2 kg/cm 2 inside the transport device is maintained for 48 hours.
본 발명에 따른 우라늄 표적의 운반 장치는 특수한 규격 및 특성으로 설계된 우라늄 표적의 운반 과정에서 우라늄 표적의 산화를 방지하며, 형상의 변형, 변질 또는 파손 우려 없이 안전하게 운반 가능한 효과가 있다. The device for transporting a uranium target according to the present invention prevents oxidation of the uranium target in the process of transporting the uranium target designed with special specifications and characteristics, and has the effect of safely transporting without fear of deformation, deterioration or damage of shape.
도 1은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 우라늄 표적 운반 장치가 체결된 상태의 사시도이다.1 is a perspective view of a state in which a uranium target delivery device according to an embodiment of the present invention is fastened.
도 2는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 우라늄 표적의 재원 또는 형상을 개략적으로 도시한 것이다.2 schematically illustrates the source or shape of a uranium target according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 3은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 우라늄 표적의 특수 용기(Graphite container) 형상을 개략적으로 도시한 것이다.Figure 3 schematically shows the shape of a special container (Graphite container) of the uranium target according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 4는 우라늄 표적 운반 장치의 구성을 분해하여 도시한 것이다.Figure 4 is an exploded view showing the configuration of the uranium target delivery device.
도 5는 고정부의 형태와 내부 함이 고정부에 고정된 모습을 도시한 것이다.Figure 5 shows the shape of the fixing portion and the state in which the inner box is fixed to the fixing portion.
도 6은 압력 관리부를 도시한 것이다.6 illustrates a pressure management unit.
도 7은 우라늄 표적 운반 장치의 내부 함과 표적 특수 용기를 도시한 것이다.7 shows the inner compartment of the uranium target delivery device and the target special container.
도 8은 우라늄 표적 운반 장치의 덮개부를 도시한 것이다.8 is a view showing the cover of the uranium target delivery device.
도 9는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 우라늄 표적의 이송 과정을 도시한 것이다.9 is a diagram illustrating a transfer process of a uranium target according to an embodiment of the present invention.
본 발명의 실시예에서 제시되는 특정한 구조 내지 기능적 설명들은 단지 본 발명의 개념에 따른 실시예를 설명하기 위한 목적으로 예시된 것으로, 본 발명의 개념에 따른 실시예들은 다양한 형태일 수 있다. 또한, 본 명세서에 설명된 실시예들에 한정되는 것으로 해석되어서는 아니 되며, 본 발명의 사상 및 기술 범위에 포함되는 모든 변경물, 균등물 내지 대체물을 포함하는 것으로 이해되어야 한다.Specific structural or functional descriptions presented in the embodiments of the present invention are only exemplified for the purpose of describing embodiments according to the concept of the present invention, and the embodiments according to the concept of the present invention may take various forms. In addition, it should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described herein, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.
어떠한 구성요소가 다른 구성요소에 "연결되어"있다거나 "접속되어"있다고 언급된 때에는, 그 다른 구성요소에 직접적으로 연결되어 있거나 접속되어 있을 수도 있지만, 중간에 다른 구성요소가 존재할 수도 있다고 이해되어야 할 것이다. 반면에, 어떠한 구성요소가 다른 구성요소에 "직접 연결되어"있다거나 또는 "직접 접촉되어"있다고 언급된 때에는, 중간에 다른 구성요소가 존재하지 않는 것으로 이해되어야 할 것이다. When a component is referred to as being “connected” or “connected” to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in between. something to do. On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “in direct contact with” another element, it should be understood that no other element is present in the middle.
본 명세서에서 사용하는 용어는 단지 특정한 실시예를 설명하기 위해 사용된 것으로서, 본 발명을 한정하려는 의도가 아니다. 단수의 표현은 문맥상 명백하게 다르게 뜻하지 않는 한, 복수의 표현을 포함한다. The terms used herein are used only to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
이하에서는 첨부된 도면을 참조하여 본 발명의 구체적인 실시예를 설명한다.Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
도 2는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 이송 대상인 우라늄 표적의 재원 또는 형상을 개략적으로 도시한 것이다. 상기 우라늄 표적은 세계 최대 고에너지(200MeV/u), 대전류(400kW) 중이온 빔을 제공하는 선형가속기 개발을 위하여 세계 최초로 희귀동위원소 생성공정인 ISOL(Isotope Separation On-Line) 및 IF(In-flight Fragmentation)을 동시에 적용하기 위해 독자적으로 설계된 것이다. Figure 2 schematically shows the source or shape of the uranium target to be transferred according to an embodiment of the present invention. The uranium target is the world's first rare isotope generation process, ISOL (Isotope Separation On-Line) and IF (In-flight) for the development of a linear accelerator that provides the world's largest high energy (200 MeV/u), high current (400 kW) heavy ion beam. It is independently designed to simultaneously apply fragmentation.
도 2에 따르면, 우라늄 표적은 직경 50mm, 두께 1.3mm, 밀도 2.5g/cm3, 기공률 70%의 시방을 기본으로 하여 얇은 원판의 모습으로 형성될 수 있다. 다만, 우라늄 표적은 상기 수치 또는 도 2에 표기된 내용에 의해 한정되지 않는다.According to FIG. 2 , the uranium target may be formed in the shape of a thin disk based on a specification of 50 mm in diameter, 1.3 mm in thickness, 2.5 g/cm 3 in density, and 70% porosity. However, the uranium target is not limited by the above numerical values or the contents indicated in FIG. 2 .
우라늄 표적의 우라늄 및 탄소(Graphite) 사용 비율 또는 표적의 직경 등은 희귀동위원소 발생 확률을 높이기 위하여 본 발명이 속하는 기술 분야에 관하여 통상의 지식을 가지는 자(이하, “당업자”라고 함)에 의해 적절하게 변경이 가능할 것이다. The ratio of using uranium and carbon (Graphite) or the diameter of the target of the uranium target is determined by a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs (hereinafter referred to as "those skilled in the art") in order to increase the probability of occurrence of rare isotopes. It can be changed appropriately.
도 3은 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 우라늄 표적 특수 용기(180)의 형상을 개략적으로 도시한 것이다. 표적 특수 용기(180)는 우라늄 표적의 열처리 또는 보관에 사용되며, 중이온가속기 장치에 장전될 수 있는 용기로서 우라늄 표적의 제조와 운반에도 사용될 수 있다. 본 발명의 운반 대상인 우라늄 표적은 표적 특수 용기(180)에 장입된 상태로 운송된다. 표적 특수 용기(180)는 우라늄 표적의 제조를 위한 열처리 시 우라늄 표적의 변형 또는 파손을 방지하기 위하여 우라늄 표적이 장입되는 부분에 가이드(Guide)를 포함할 수 있으며, 이때 우라늄 표적에 불순물이 유입되는 것을 방지하기 위하여 표적 특수 용기(180)의 재질은 탄소(Graphite)로 형성될 수 있다.3 schematically shows the shape of a uranium target special container 180 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The target special container 180 is used for heat treatment or storage of the uranium target, and as a container that can be loaded in the heavy ion accelerator device, it can also be used for manufacturing and transporting the uranium target. The uranium target to be transported according to the present invention is transported in a state loaded in the target special container 180 . Target special container 180 may include a guide (Guide) in the portion in which the uranium target is charged in order to prevent deformation or damage of the uranium target during heat treatment for manufacturing the uranium target, in which case impurities are introduced into the uranium target In order to prevent this, the material of the target special container 180 may be formed of carbon (Graphite).
다만, 표적 특수 용기(180)의 형상 또는 재질은 도 3에 표기된 것에 한정되지 않는다. 우라늄 표적의 재원 또는 형상(직경, 두께, 밀도 및 표적 장입 수량) 등의 변경에 따라 표적 특수 용기(180)의 형상 또는 재질은 변경될 수 있다. However, the shape or material of the target special container 180 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 3 . The shape or material of the target special container 180 may be changed according to changes in the material or shape (diameter, thickness, density, and target loading quantity) of the uranium target.
도 1을 참조하면, 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 우라늄 표적 운반 장치(이하, “운반 장치”라고 함)(100)가 체결된 상태의 사시도를 확인할 수 있다. 운반 장치(100)는 외함(110)과 덮개부(150)를 포함한다. 외함(110)은 일면이 개방된 원통 형상으로 형성될 수 있으며, 손잡이(111)와 받침부(112) 및 체결부(140)와 압력 관리부(130)를 구비할 수 있다. Referring to FIG. 1 , a perspective view of a state in which a uranium target transport device (hereinafter, referred to as a “transport device”) 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is fastened can be confirmed. The transport device 100 includes an enclosure 110 and a cover unit 150 . The enclosure 110 may be formed in a cylindrical shape with one surface open, and may include a handle 111 , a support part 112 , a fastening part 140 , and a pressure management part 130 .
외함(110)은 표적 특수 용기(180)를 수용하는 공간을 제공하고, 외함(110)의 개방된 입구는 덮개부(150)에 의해서 폐쇄된다. 외함(110)과 덮개부(150)는 체결부(140)에 의해 서로 결합 고정되어, 외함(110)의 내부 공간을 밀폐한다. 외함(110)의 재질은 내부가 진공 상태 또는 소정의 양 압력이 형성된 상태에서 형상을 유지할 정도로 강도를 갖는다. 따라서, 스테인리스 스틸 또는 알루미늄 등의 금속이 외함(110)의 재질로서 바람직하다.The enclosure 110 provides a space for accommodating the target special container 180 , and the open entrance of the enclosure 110 is closed by the cover part 150 . The enclosure 110 and the cover part 150 are coupled and fixed to each other by the fastening part 140 to seal the inner space of the enclosure 110 . The material of the enclosure 110 has strength enough to maintain its shape in a vacuum state or a state in which a predetermined positive pressure is formed inside. Therefore, a metal such as stainless steel or aluminum is preferable as the material of the enclosure 110 .
손잡이(111)는 ‘ㄷ’자로 형성되어 외함(110)의 외면에 부착될 수 있다. 사용자가 쉽게 운반 장치(100)를 운반하도록 외함(110)의 상부에 형성되고, 필요에 따라 복수로 형성될 수 있다. 그러나 손잡이(111)의 형상은 ‘ㄷ’자에 한정되지 않으며, 운반 장치(100)의 운반을 편리하게 만들기 위해 당업자가 적절히 변형 가능한 형태를 포함한다. The handle 111 is formed in a 'C' shape and may be attached to the outer surface of the enclosure 110 . It is formed on the upper portion of the enclosure 110 so that a user can easily transport the carrying device 100 , and may be formed in plurality if necessary. However, the shape of the handle 111 is not limited to the 'C' shape, and includes a shape that can be appropriately modified by those skilled in the art to make the transport of the transport device 100 convenient.
받침부(112)는 외함(110)의 하부에 위치하며, 외함(110)의 하면을 지지하도록 형성된다. 받침부(112)는 외함(110)을 지면에 내려놓았을 때, 외함(110)이 움직이지 않도록 안정된 받침을 제공한다. 따라서, 받침부(112)는 넓은 지면을 지지하도록 하며, 동시에 외함(110)의 외주면을 수용하는 부분으로 외함(110)의 하면을 받친다. 받침부(112)는 외함(110)의 하부 면의 형상에 따라 당업자가 적절히 변형 가능한 형태로 형성될 수 있다. The support part 112 is positioned under the enclosure 110 and is formed to support the lower surface of the enclosure 110 . The support part 112 provides a stable support so that the casing 110 does not move when the casing 110 is put down on the ground. Therefore, the support portion 112 to support the wide ground, and at the same time to support the lower surface of the enclosure 110 as a portion for accommodating the outer peripheral surface of the enclosure (110). The support part 112 may be formed in a shape that can be appropriately deformed by those skilled in the art according to the shape of the lower surface of the enclosure 110 .
체결부(140)는 외함(110)의 개방된 입구 부분에 인접하여 형성될 수 있으며, 플랜지와 경첩(141), 나비 너트(142)를 포함할 수 있다. 플랜지는 외함(110)의 입구의 외주면을 따라 고정되어 형성되고, 플랜지의 가장자리에 일정 간격으로 홈이 마련되며, 상기 홈에 경첩(141)을 포함한다. 경첩(141)은 플랜지에 고정되는 한편, 나비 너트(142)의 일단과 연결된다. 따라서, 나비 너트(142)는 경첩(141)에 의해 회동하여 상기 플랜지의 가장자리에 형성된 홈에 삽탈 가능하다. The fastening part 140 may be formed adjacent to the open inlet portion of the enclosure 110 , and may include a flange, a hinge 141 , and a butterfly nut 142 . The flange is formed to be fixed along the outer circumferential surface of the inlet of the enclosure 110 , grooves are provided at an edge of the flange at regular intervals, and a hinge 141 is included in the groove. While the hinge 141 is fixed to the flange, it is connected to one end of the butterfly nut 142 . Therefore, the butterfly nut 142 is rotated by the hinge 141 and can be inserted into and removed from the groove formed at the edge of the flange.
덮개부(150) 체결 시 덮개부(150)의 가장자리에 형성된 홈으로 나비 너트(142)를 회동시켜 끼운 뒤 나비 너트(142)를 조여서 외함(110)의 입구를 덮개부(150)로 밀폐할 수 있다. 체결부(140)의 구체적인 구조와 형태는 밀폐 기능을 충족하면서 당업자가 적절히 변형 가능한 다른 형태를 포함할 수 있다. When the cover part 150 is fastened, the butterfly nut 142 is rotated into a groove formed on the edge of the cover part 150 to be inserted, and then the butterfly nut 142 is tightened to seal the entrance of the enclosure 110 with the cover part 150 . can The specific structure and shape of the fastening part 140 may include other shapes that can be appropriately modified by those skilled in the art while satisfying the sealing function.
압력 관리부(130)는 외함(110)의 외부에 형성되며, 포트(131)와 밸브(132)와 압력게이지(133)를 포함할 수 있다. 포트(131)는 압력확인포트(131a)와 연결포트(131b)를 구비한다. 압력 관리부(130)는 외함(110) 내부 공간에 기체를 주입하여 압력을 가하거나, 반대로 진공을 형성하거나, 내부 압력을 확인하는 기능을 제공한다. The pressure management unit 130 is formed outside the enclosure 110 , and may include a port 131 , a valve 132 , and a pressure gauge 133 . The port 131 is provided with a pressure check port (131a) and a connection port (131b). The pressure management unit 130 provides a function of injecting a gas into the inner space of the enclosure 110 to apply pressure, conversely forming a vacuum, or checking the internal pressure.
도 6을 참조하면, 압력 관리부(130)의 상세 모습이 도시된다. 압력확인포트(131a)와 연결포트(131b)는 외함(110)의 내부 공간과 연통되어 기체가 통과할 수 있다. 압력확인포트(131a)는 압력게이지(133)와 연결되고, 연결포트(131b)는 밸브(132)와 연결되어 주입구(134) 또는 배출구(135)를 구비한다. Referring to FIG. 6 , a detailed view of the pressure management unit 130 is shown. The pressure check port (131a) and the connection port (131b) are in communication with the inner space of the enclosure (110) can pass the gas. The pressure check port 131a is connected to the pressure gauge 133 , and the connection port 131b is connected to the valve 132 to have an inlet 134 or an outlet 135 .
압력게이지(133)는 외함(110)의 내부 압력을 확인하는 장치이다. 우라늄 표적이 장입된 표적 특수 용기(180)를 운반 장치(100)에 넣을 때 불활성 기체(아르곤 등)를 운반 장치(100)에 일정 압력으로 충전하는데, 운반 과정에서 불활성 기체가 운반 장치(100) 밖으로 새는지를 확인하기 위해 압력게이지(133)를 이용할 수 있다. The pressure gauge 133 is a device for checking the internal pressure of the enclosure (110). When the target special container 180 loaded with the uranium target is loaded into the transport device 100 , an inert gas (argon, etc.) is charged into the transport device 100 at a constant pressure, and the inert gas is discharged from the transport device 100 during the transport process. A pressure gauge 133 may be used to check whether it leaks out.
바람직하게는 압력확인포트(131a)와 압력게이지(133) 사이에 차단 밸브를 더 포함할 수 있다. 표적 특수 용기(180)를 운반 장치(100)에 장입하는 과정에서 운반 장치(100)의 내부가 진공 상태에 놓일 수 있다. 이때, 압력게이지(133)가 진공 상태에서 파손될 수 있으므로 진공 상태의 영향을 차단하기 위해 압력확인포트(131a)와 압력게이지(133) 사이에 차단 밸브를 구비할 수 있다. Preferably, it may further include a shut-off valve between the pressure check port (131a) and the pressure gauge (133). In the process of loading the target special container 180 into the transport device 100 , the interior of the transport device 100 may be placed in a vacuum state. At this time, since the pressure gauge 133 may be damaged in a vacuum state, a shut-off valve may be provided between the pressure check port 131a and the pressure gauge 133 in order to block the effect of the vacuum state.
연결포트(131b)의 주입구(134)는 기체를 주입하는 입구이고, 배출구(135)는 외함(110) 내부의 기체를 빼내는 출구이다. 따라서, 기체를 주입하는 라인과 기체를 배출하는 라인을 동시에 연결포트(131b)에 체결하여 사용할 수 있다. 이를 통해, 연결포트(131b)의 자체에 남은 일반 공기가 외함(110)의 내부로 유입되는 것을 방지한다. The inlet 134 of the connection port 131b is an inlet for injecting gas, and the outlet 135 is an outlet for taking out the gas inside the enclosure 110 . Therefore, the line for injecting the gas and the line for discharging the gas can be connected to the connection port 131b at the same time and used. Through this, the general air remaining in the connection port 131b itself is prevented from flowing into the interior of the enclosure 110 .
바람직하게는 연결포트(131b)에 설치되는 밸브(132)는 3-way 밸브를 포함할 수 있다. 따라서, 주입구(134) 또는 배출구(135) 라인을 선택적으로 닫거나 주입구(134)와 배출구(135) 라인을 함께 닫을 수 있다. Preferably, the valve 132 installed in the connection port 131b may include a 3-way valve. Accordingly, the inlet 134 or the outlet 135 line may be selectively closed, or the inlet 134 and the outlet 135 line may be closed together.
표적 특수 용기(180)를 운반 장치(100)에 넣는 과정은 외함(110) 내부가 진공 상태를 형성하는 과정과 불활성 기체로 충전되는 과정을 포함한다. 상기 과정을 고려하여 연결포트(131b)가 주입구(134)와 배출구(135), 3-way 밸브를 구비함으로써, 편리하게 표적 특수 용기(180)를 운반 장치(100)에 넣을 수 있도록 하였다. The process of putting the target special container 180 into the transport device 100 includes a process of forming a vacuum state inside the enclosure 110 and a process of filling it with an inert gas. In consideration of the above process, the connection port 131b has an inlet 134 , an outlet 135 , and a 3-way valve, so that the target special container 180 can be conveniently put into the transport device 100 .
도 4는 우라늄 표적 운반 장치를 분해하여 내부 구성을 확인할 수 있도록 도시한 것이다. 도 4를 참조하면, 덮개부(150)와 표적 특수 용기(180), 내부함(170), 고정부(120)를 확인할 수 있다.Figure 4 is a view showing the internal configuration of the disassembled uranium target delivery device can be confirmed. Referring to FIG. 4 , the cover part 150 , the target special container 180 , the inner box 170 , and the fixing part 120 can be seen.
덮개부(150)는 외함(110)의 입구를 폐쇄하는 뚜껑에 해당한다. 덮개부(150)는 원형의 판으로 형성되는 덮개판(151), 투명판(153), 투명판 고정 플랜지(154) 및 돌출부(160)를 포함할 수 있다. The cover part 150 corresponds to a lid that closes the entrance of the enclosure 110 . The cover part 150 may include a cover plate 151 , a transparent plate 153 , a transparent plate fixing flange 154 , and a protrusion 160 formed in a circular plate.
도 8을 참조하면, 덮개부(150)가 자세히 도시된다. 덮개판(151)은 가장자리에 체결홈과 가운데에 개방 면(152)을 포함할 수 있다. 체결홈은 체결부(140)의 나비 너트(142)가 삽입되어 체결될 수 있는 공간을 마련한다. 개방 면(152)은 덮개판(151) 가운데 원형으로 뚫린 부분으로써, 외함(110)의 내부를 관찰할 수 있는 시야를 제공한다. Referring to FIG. 8 , the cover part 150 is illustrated in detail. The cover plate 151 may include a fastening groove at the edge and an open surface 152 at the center. The fastening groove provides a space in which the butterfly nut 142 of the fastening part 140 can be inserted and fastened. The open surface 152 is a circular hole in the middle of the cover plate 151 , and provides a view through which the inside of the enclosure 110 can be observed.
투명판(153)은 덮개판(151)에 인접하여 형성되며, 덮개판(151)에 형성된 개방 면(152)의 면적보다 크다. 또한, 그 형상은 개방 면(152)의 모양에 따라 다양할 수 있다. 투명판(153)은 외함(110)의 내부 공간과 외부 공간을 차단하는 한편, 투명한 재질로 형성되어 외부에서 외함(110)에 장입된 표적 특수 용기(180)를 관찰할 수 있는 기능을 제공한다. The transparent plate 153 is formed adjacent to the cover plate 151 , and has a larger area than the open surface 152 formed on the cover plate 151 . Also, its shape may vary depending on the shape of the open surface 152 . The transparent plate 153 blocks the internal space and the external space of the enclosure 110, and is formed of a transparent material and provides a function to observe the target special container 180 loaded in the enclosure 110 from the outside. .
투명판 고정 플랜지(154)는 투명판(153)을 덮개판(151)에 밀착시켜 고정하는 기능을 한다. 투명판 고정 플랜지(154)는 가장자리에 일정한 간격으로 복수의 볼트 체결 구멍이 형성될 수 있다. 투명판 고정 플랜지(154)의 볼트 체결 구멍과 대응되는 구멍이 덮개판(151)에 형성되어 있다. 따라서, 볼트를 투명판 고정 플랜지(154)의 볼트 체결 구멍으로 관통시켜 덮개판(151)의 대응되는 구멍에 체결하는 방식으로 투명판 고정 플랜지(154)를 덮개판(151)에 고정할 수 있다. 투명판(153)은 투명판 고정 플랜지(154)와 덮개판(151) 사이에서 고정된다. The transparent plate fixing flange 154 functions to fix the transparent plate 153 in close contact with the cover plate 151 . A plurality of bolt fastening holes may be formed at an edge of the transparent plate fixing flange 154 at regular intervals. A hole corresponding to the bolt fastening hole of the transparent plate fixing flange 154 is formed in the cover plate 151 . Accordingly, the transparent plate fixing flange 154 can be fixed to the cover plate 151 by passing the bolt through the bolt fastening hole of the transparent plate fixing flange 154 and fastening it to the corresponding hole of the cover plate 151 . . The transparent plate 153 is fixed between the transparent plate fixing flange 154 and the cover plate 151 .
바람직하게는 투명판(153)과 덮개판(151) 사이에 고무 패킹을 더 포함할 수 있다. 우라늄 표적 운반 시 운반 장치(100) 내부에 양 압력이 형성되는데, 고무 패킹을 포함함으로써 운반 장치(100)의 밀폐성을 향상시킬 수 있다. 즉, 운반 장치(100) 내부의 기체가 새는 것을 방지한다. 고무 패킹은 가운데가 뚫려있어, 투명판(153)을 통해서 보이는 시야가 방해되지 않도록 형성된다. Preferably, a rubber packing may be further included between the transparent plate 153 and the cover plate 151 . When a uranium target is transported, a positive pressure is formed inside the transport device 100 , and sealing properties of the transport device 100 can be improved by including a rubber packing. That is, the gas inside the conveying device 100 is prevented from leaking. The rubber packing has a hole in the middle, and is formed so that the view through the transparent plate 153 is not obstructed.
돌출부(160)는 덮개판(151)의 개방 면(152)에서 외함(110)의 내부 공간 방향으로 돌출되어 형성될 수 있다. 돌출부(160)는 덮개판(151)에서 일정 거리 이격되어 형성된 접촉부재(161)와 덮개판(151)과 접촉부재(161)를 연결하여 고정하는 지지부재(162)를 포함할 수 있다. 접촉부재(161)는 가운데가 뚫린 링 모양으로, 개방 면(152)을 통해 외부에서 외함(110)의 내부를 보는 시야를 가리지 않도록 형성된다. 또한, 접촉부재(161)는 평평하게 형성된 면을 구비하여 상기 평평한 면에 의해 표적 특수 용기(180)의 일면에 접촉하거나 상기 일면을 지지할 수 있다. The protrusion 160 may be formed to protrude from the open surface 152 of the cover plate 151 in the direction of the inner space of the enclosure 110 . The protrusion 160 may include a contact member 161 formed to be spaced apart from the cover plate 151 by a predetermined distance, and a support member 162 for connecting and fixing the cover plate 151 and the contact member 161 . The contact member 161 has a ring shape with a hole in the middle, and is formed so as not to block the view of the inside of the enclosure 110 from the outside through the open surface 152 . In addition, the contact member 161 may have a flat surface and may contact or support one surface of the target special container 180 by the flat surface.
덮개부(150)를 외함(110)에 체결 시, 접촉부재(161)는 내부함(170)에 삽입된 표적 특수 용기(180)의 일면에 접촉되어 표적 특수 용기(180)의 움직임을 구속하는 기능을 수행한다. 내부함(170)의 중공부(173)는 일면이 개방되어 있으므로, 표적 특수 용기(180)를 중공부(173)에 삽입하더라도 삽입구로 다시 나올 수 있는 구조이다. 따라서, 덮개부(150)에 형성된 돌출부(160)가 내부함(170)의 개방된 부분을 막아 표적 특수 용기(180)가 빠져나오지 않도록 구속한다. 지지부재(162)의 길이는 접촉부재(161)가 표적 특수 용기(180)에 지나친 압력을 가하지 않고, 적절하게 움직임을 구속할 정도로 형성될 수 있다. 접촉부재(161) 또는 지지부재(162)의 형상 또는 재질은 위 목적을 달성하기 위한 범위에서 당업자가 적절히 변형 가능한 것을 포함한다. When the cover part 150 is fastened to the enclosure 110 , the contact member 161 is in contact with one surface of the target special container 180 inserted into the inner box 170 to restrict the movement of the target special container 180 . perform the function Since the hollow portion 173 of the inner box 170 is open on one side, even if the target special container 180 is inserted into the hollow portion 173, it has a structure that can come out again through the insertion port. Accordingly, the protrusion 160 formed on the cover part 150 blocks the open portion of the inner box 170 to restrict the target special container 180 from escaping. The length of the support member 162 may be formed such that the contact member 161 does not apply excessive pressure to the target special container 180, and appropriately restricts the movement. The shape or material of the contact member 161 or the support member 162 includes those that can be appropriately modified by those skilled in the art within the range for achieving the above object.
표적 특수 용기(180)는 우라늄 표적의 제조와 운반에 사용되며, 우라늄 표적과 함께 중이온가속기에 장입되는 용기이다. 전술한 바와 같이, 도 3에서 표적 특수 용기(180)의 개략적인 형상을 참조할 수 있다. 내부함(170)은 표적 특수 용기(180)를 담는 용기이며, 고정부(120)에 고정된다. The target special container 180 is used for manufacturing and transporting the uranium target, and is a container loaded into the heavy ion accelerator together with the uranium target. As described above, reference may be made to the schematic shape of the target special container 180 in FIG. 3 . The inner box 170 is a container containing the target special container 180 , and is fixed to the fixing unit 120 .
도 7을 참조하면, 내부함(170)과 표적 특수 용기(180)가 도시된다. 표적 특수 용기(180)는 크기가 일정한 원형 단면을 가진 원통으로 형성될 수 있다. 길이 방향을 따라 분리할 수 있는 조립체로 형성되고, 내부는 우라늄 표적을 넣을 수 있는 공간이 마련된다. 원통의 양 끝 단면은 폐쇄되며, 분리할 수 있다. Referring to FIG. 7 , an inner box 170 and a target special container 180 are shown. The target special container 180 may be formed as a cylinder having a uniform circular cross-section. It is formed as an assembly that is separable along its length, and a space is provided inside to accommodate a uranium target. Both end sections of the cylinder are closed and detachable.
내부함(170)은 표적 특수 용기(180)를 수용하므로, 표적 특수 용기(180)보다 살짝 큰 중공부(173)를 포함한다. 또한, 캡(172)을 포함할 수 있다. 내부함(170)의 본체(171)는 표적 특수 용기(180)를 수용할 수 있도록 표적 특수 용기(180)보다 더 큰 원통형으로 형성될 수 있다. 또한, 본체(171)의 원형 단면의 크기에 변화를 줄 수 있다. 일례로, 본체(171)는 길이 방향으로 일정하게 원 단면의 지름이 변화하며, 그에 따라 본체(171)의 외면은 길이 방향으로 경사가 형성된다. 이 경사는 내부함(170)이 고정부(120)에 효율적으로 고정되기 위한 형태이다. 따라서, 고정부(120)의 형태에 따라 본체(171) 형상은 다양할 수 있다. The inner box 170 accommodates the target special container 180 and thus includes a hollow portion 173 that is slightly larger than the target special container 180 . It may also include a cap 172 . The body 171 of the inner box 170 may be formed in a larger cylindrical shape than the target special container 180 to accommodate the target special container 180 . In addition, the size of the circular cross-section of the body 171 may be changed. For example, the diameter of the circular cross-section of the body 171 is constantly changed in the longitudinal direction, and accordingly, the outer surface of the body 171 is inclined in the longitudinal direction. This inclination is a form for efficiently fixing the inner box 170 to the fixing unit 120 . Accordingly, the shape of the body 171 may vary according to the shape of the fixing part 120 .
중공부(173)는 표적 특수 용기(180)가 삽입된 후 유격이 최소화되도록 표적 특수 용기(180)보다 미세하게 크게 형성된다. 따라서, 운반 장치(100)의 이동 중 표적 특수 용기(180)의 움직임이 최소화되므로 표적 특수 용기(180)의 파손을 방지한다. The hollow part 173 is formed to be finely larger than the target special container 180 to minimize the gap after the target special container 180 is inserted. Accordingly, since the movement of the target special container 180 during the movement of the transport device 100 is minimized, damage to the target special container 180 is prevented.
캡(172)은 내부함(170)의 일단을 개폐하는 부재로서, 본체(171)와 나사선에 의해 결합 또는 분리할 수 있다. 표적 특수 용기(180)를 내부함(170)에 삽입할 때, 중공부(173)로 삽입한다. 이때, 캡(172)으로 중공부(173)의 일단을 막음으로써, 표적 특수 용기(180)를 중공부(173) 끝까지 쉽게 삽입할 수 있다. 반대로, 표적 특수 용기(180)를 내부함(170)에서 꺼낼 때는, 캡(172)을 열고 표적 특수 용기(180)를 캡(172)의 위치와 반대 방향으로 밀어서 빼낼 수 있다. 따라서, 캡(172)은 표적 특수 용기(180)의 삽입 또는 인출을 용이하게 한다. The cap 172 is a member that opens and closes one end of the inner box 170 , and may be coupled or separated by a screw thread from the body 171 . When the target special container 180 is inserted into the inner box 170 , it is inserted into the hollow part 173 . At this time, by blocking one end of the hollow portion 173 with the cap 172 , the target special container 180 can be easily inserted to the end of the hollow portion 173 . Conversely, when the target special container 180 is taken out of the inner box 170 , the cap 172 is opened and the target special container 180 is pushed out in a direction opposite to the position of the cap 172 . Accordingly, the cap 172 facilitates insertion or withdrawal of the target specialized container 180 .
내부함(170)의 재질은 탄성 또는 연성 재질(고무 또는 테프론)로 형성될 수 있다. 이는 충격에 약한 표적 특수 용기(180)를 내부함(170)에 삽입하는 과정 또는 운반 장치(100) 운반 과정에서 충격이 일어날 가능성을 최소화하기 위한 것이다. 내부함(170)의 재질은 표적 특수 용기(180)에 전달되는 충격의 흡수라는 목적을 위해 당업자가 적절히 변형 가능한 것을 포함할 것이다. The material of the inner box 170 may be formed of an elastic or soft material (rubber or Teflon). This is to minimize the possibility of an impact occurring in the process of inserting the special target container 180 that is weak against impact into the inner box 170 or in the process of transporting the transport device 100 . The material of the inner box 170 may be appropriately modified by those skilled in the art for the purpose of absorbing the impact transmitted to the target special container 180 .
고정부(120)는 표적 특수 용기(180)가 삽입된 내부함(170)을 외함(110)의 내부에서 고정하는 부재이다. 고정부(120)는 고정막대(121)와 고정 플랜지(123)를 포함할 수 있다. The fixing unit 120 is a member for fixing the inner box 170 into which the target special container 180 is inserted from the inside of the outer box 110 . The fixing part 120 may include a fixing rod 121 and a fixing flange 123 .
도 5를 참조하면, 고정막대(121)는 복수로 형성될 수 있고, 고정막대(121)의 일단이 외함 내부면(113)에 고정될 수 있다. 외함 내부면(113)은 외함(110)의 입구에서 반대쪽에 형성된 면에 해당한다. 복수의 고정막대(121)로 둘러싸여 형성된 공간에 내부함(170)을 삽입, 고정할 수 있도록 적절한 위치에 고정막대(121)의 일단을 고정할 수 있다. 본 실시예는 내부함(170)의 형상에 따라, 고정막대(121)가 외함 내부면(113)에 직각이 아닌 경사진 형태로 고정된다. 따라서, 고정막대(121)에 의해 둘러싸인 공간에 외면이 경사진 내부함(170)이 맞물리도록 삽입될 수 있다. Referring to FIG. 5 , the fixing rod 121 may be formed in plurality, and one end of the fixing rod 121 may be fixed to the inner surface 113 of the enclosure. The inner surface of the enclosure 113 corresponds to a surface formed opposite to the entrance of the enclosure 110 . One end of the fixing rod 121 can be fixed at an appropriate position so that the inner box 170 can be inserted and fixed in the space formed by being surrounded by a plurality of fixing rods 121 . In this embodiment, according to the shape of the inner box 170, the fixing rod 121 is fixed to the inner surface 113 of the enclosure in an inclined form rather than a right angle. Accordingly, the inner box 170 with an inclined outer surface may be inserted into the space surrounded by the fixing rod 121 to engage.
고정막대(121)의 타단에는 나사선이 형성될 수 있다. 따라서, 내부함(170)을 삽입한 후 고정막대(121)의 타단을 고정 플랜지(123)에 형성된 구멍에 관통시키고 너트를 체결하는 방식으로 내부함(170)을 고정할 수 있다. A screw line may be formed at the other end of the fixing rod 121 . Therefore, after inserting the inner box 170, the other end of the fixing rod 121 is penetrated through the hole formed in the fixing flange 123, and the inner box 170 can be fixed in such a way that the nut is fastened.
고정막대(121)는 금속 재질로 형성될 수 있으나, 고정막대(121)의 외면을 부드러운 재질의 탄성재(122)로 둘러쌀 수 있다. 따라서, 내부함(170)을 고정부(120)에 삽입하는 과정에서 딱딱한 고정막대(121)와의 접촉에 의한 충격을 완화할 수 있다. The fixing rod 121 may be formed of a metal material, but the outer surface of the fixing rod 121 may be surrounded by an elastic material 122 made of a soft material. Therefore, in the process of inserting the inner box 170 into the fixing unit 120 , it is possible to alleviate the impact caused by the contact with the hard fixing rod 121 .
고정막대(121)의 형상 또는 고정 위치는 본 실시예에 한정되지 않으며, 내부함(170)의 안정적 고정이라는 목적을 위해 당업자가 적절히 변형 가능한 것을 포함한다. The shape or fixing position of the fixing rod 121 is not limited to this embodiment, and includes those skilled in the art that can be appropriately modified for the purpose of stable fixing of the inner box 170 .
도 9는 운반 장치(100)를 이용한 우라늄 표적의 이송 과정을 순서도로 도시한 것이다. 우라늄 표적은 대기 중의 수분과 반응하여 급격하게 산화되는 특성을 가지므로, 이송 과정은 대기에 우라늄 표적이 노출되지 않도록 고려된 것이다. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a process of transporting a uranium target using the transport device 100 . Since the uranium target reacts with moisture in the atmosphere and is rapidly oxidized, the transport process is considered not to expose the uranium target to the atmosphere.
운반 장치(100)에 우라늄 표적 장입 전, 공기 중 수분 제거를 위하여 운반 장치(100) 내부에 1.0x10-3±1kg/cm2의 진공을 형성한다. 우라늄 표적 장입 후, 외부 공기 유입 방지를 위하여 운반 장치(100)에 불활성 기체를 1.2±0.2kg/cm2의 압력으로 주입하고, 이송 기간 또는 중이온가속기 운영 시까지 최소 48시간 이상 감시한다.Before the uranium target is charged into the transport device 100 , a vacuum of 1.0x10 -3±1 kg/cm 2 is formed inside the transport device 100 to remove moisture in the air. After the uranium target is charged, an inert gas is injected into the delivery device 100 at a pressure of 1.2±0.2 kg/cm 2 to prevent inflow of external air, and the transfer period or the heavy ion accelerator is monitored for at least 48 hours.
상기 진공 압력 및 기체 충전 압력은 우라늄 표적의 변형 및 파손을 방지하기 위해 최소한의 조건으로 설정되며, 당업자에 의해 적절하게 변경될 수 있다. The vacuum pressure and gas filling pressure are set to minimum conditions to prevent deformation and breakage of the uranium target, and may be appropriately changed by those skilled in the art.
표적 특수 용기(180)를 운반 장치(100)에 넣는 작업은 글로브 박스를 불활성 기체(아르곤 등)로 채워 순환시킨 뒤 글로브 박스의 내부에서 이루어진다. 이때, 운반 장치(100)의 내부는 공기가 침입하지 않도록 진공 상태의 형성과 불활성 기체 충전을 수차례 반복하여 실시할 수 있다. The operation of placing the target special container 180 into the transport device 100 is performed inside the glove box after the glove box is filled with an inert gas (argon, etc.) and circulated. At this time, the inside of the transport device 100 may be repeatedly performed several times to form a vacuum state and fill the inert gas so that air does not enter.
이송 과정을 순서대로 설명하면, 운반 장치(100) 내부에 1.0x10-3±1kg/cm2의 진공을 형성하고 글로브 박스 내부를 불활성 기체로 채우는 제1 단계와 상기 운반 장치(100)를 상기 글로브 박스의 내부로 운반하는 제2 단계, 상기 글로브 박스 내부에서 운반 장치(100) 내부에 표적 특수 용기(180)를 넣고 덮개부(150)를 체결하는 제3 단계와 운반 장치 내부에 불활성 기체(Ar 등)를 1.2±0.2kg/cm2의 압력으로 충전하여 외부 대기를 차단하고 감시하는 제4 단계 및 운반 장치(100)를 글로브 박스에서 꺼내어 목적지로 운반하는 제5 단계를 포함할 수 있다.When the transport process is described in order, the first step of forming a vacuum of 1.0x10 -3±1 kg/cm 2 inside the transport device 100 and filling the glove box with an inert gas and the transport device 100 are described above. The second step of transporting into the glove box, the third step of putting the target special container 180 inside the transport device 100 inside the glove box and fastening the cover part 150, and an inert gas ( Ar, etc.) at a pressure of 1.2±0.2 kg/cm 2 may include a fourth step of blocking and monitoring the external atmosphere and a fifth step of removing the transport device 100 from the glove box and transporting it to the destination.
이때, 표적 특수 용기(180)를 운반 장치(100)에 넣는 과정에서 글로브 박스 내부를 양압의 불활성 기체로 충전한다. 표적 특수 용기(180)를 글로브 박스에서 꺼내 운반하는 제5 단계에서는, 운반 장치(100)의 압력게이지(133)를 통하여 내부의 기체가 새고 있는지를 감시, 확인한다. At this time, the inside of the glove box is filled with an inert gas of positive pressure in the process of putting the target special container 180 into the transport device 100 . In the fifth step of transporting the target special container 180 out of the glove box, it is monitored and checked whether the gas inside is leaking through the pressure gauge 133 of the transport device 100 .
상기 과정에서 글로브 박스 내부 기체가 불활성 기체로 충분히 순환되어 공기 중 수분 유입이 미미한 것으로 판단되면 제1 단계는 생략할 수 있다. In the above process, if it is determined that the inlet of moisture in the air is insignificant because the gas inside the glove box is sufficiently circulated as an inert gas, the first step may be omitted.
이상에서 설명한 본 발명은 전술한 실시예 및 첨부된 도면에 의해 한정되는 것이 아니고, 본 발명의 기술적 사상을 벗어나지 않는 범위 내에서 여러 가지 치환, 변형 및 변경이 가능함은 본 발명이 속하는 기술분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자에게 명백할 것이다. The present invention described above is not limited by the above-described embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and it is common in the technical field to which the present invention pertains that various substitutions, modifications and changes are possible without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. It will be clear to those who have the knowledge of
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100: 우라늄 표적 운반 장치100: uranium target delivery device
110: 외함 111: 손잡이110: enclosure 111: handle
112: 받침부 113: 외함 내부면112: support 113: inner surface of the enclosure
120: 고정부 121: 고정막대120: fixed portion 121: fixed bar
122: 탄성재 123: 고정 플랜지122: elastic material 123: fixed flange
130: 압력 관리부 131: 포트130: pressure management unit 131: port
131a: 압력확인포트 131b: 연결포트131a: pressure check port 131b: connection port
132: 밸브 133: 압력게이지132: valve 133: pressure gauge
134: 주입구 135: 배출구134: inlet 135: outlet
140: 체결부 141: 경첩140: fastening portion 141: hinge
142: 나비 너트142: butterfly nut
150: 덮개부 151: 덮개판150: cover part 151: cover plate
152: 개방 면 153: 투명판152: open side 153: transparent plate
154: 투명판 고정 플랜지 154: transparent plate fixing flange
160: 돌출부 161: 접촉부재160: protrusion 161: contact member
162: 지지부재162: support member
170: 내부 함 171: 본체170: inner compartment 171: body
172: 캡 173: 중공부172: cap 173: hollow part
180: 표적 특수 용기180: target special vessel

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  1. 운반 장치로서,A conveying device comprising:
    용기의 적어도 어느 일면이 개방된 외함;an enclosure in which at least one side of the container is open;
    상기 외함의 개방된 면을 개폐할 수 있는 덮개부;a cover part capable of opening and closing the open surface of the enclosure;
    상기 외함과 상기 덮개부를 체결하여 고정하는 체결부;a fastening part for fastening and fixing the enclosure and the cover part;
    상기 외함의 내부에 형성되며, 이송 대상을 고정하는 고정부; 및a fixing part formed inside the enclosure and fixing the object to be transported; and
    상기 외함의 외부에 형성되며 상기 외함의 내부 공간과 연통되는 포트를 구비하는 압력 관리부를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 운반 장치.and a pressure management unit formed outside the enclosure and having a port communicating with the inner space of the enclosure.
  2. 제1항에 있어서,According to claim 1,
    상기 포트는 차단 밸브 또는 탈부착 가능한 압력게이지와 연결된 압력확인포트; 및The port may include a pressure check port connected to a shut-off valve or a detachable pressure gauge; and
    주입구 또는 배출구를 구비하며 3-way 밸브와 연결된 연결포트를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 운반 장치.A conveying device having an inlet or outlet and comprising a connection port connected to a 3-way valve.
  3. 제2항에 있어서,3. The method of claim 2,
    상기 외함의 내부에 위치하고, 외면은 상기 고정부에 의해 맞물려 고정되며 중공부가 형성된 내부함을 더 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 운반 장치.It is located in the interior of the enclosure, the outer surface is fixed by engagement by the fixing unit, the transport device characterized in that it further comprises an inner box in which a hollow portion is formed.
  4. 제2항에 있어서,3. The method of claim 2,
    상기 외함 또는 상기 덮개부의 일부분이 투명하게 형성되어, 외부에서 상기 외함의 내부를 관찰할 수 있게 형성된 것을 특징으로 하는 운반 장치.The enclosure or a portion of the cover portion is formed to be transparent, so that the inside of the enclosure can be observed from the outside.
  5. 제3항에 있어서,4. The method of claim 3,
    상기 덮개부는 상기 외함의 내부 방향으로 돌출된 돌출부를 포함하고, 상기 돌출부는 평평한 면을 구비하는 것을 특징으로 하는 운반 장치.The cover part includes a protrusion protruding in an inward direction of the enclosure, and the protrusion part has a flat surface.
  6. 제3항 또는 제5항에 있어서, 상기 내부함은 외부 충격으로부터 우라늄 표적을 보호할 수 있는 탄성 또는 연성 재질로 형성된 것을 특징으로 하는 운반 장치.[6] The delivery device according to claim 3 or 5, wherein the inner box is formed of an elastic or flexible material capable of protecting the uranium target from external impact.
  7. 제6항에 있어서,7. The method of claim 6,
    상기 내부함의 중공부에 삽입되고, 상기 덮개부를 상기 외함에 체결 시 상기 돌출부와 접촉하며, 탄소 재질로 형성되고, 우라늄 표적을 장입할 수 있는 표적 특수 용기를 더 포함하는 운반 장치.The delivery device further comprising a target special container inserted into the hollow portion of the inner box, in contact with the protrusion when the cover portion is fastened to the enclosure, formed of a carbon material, and capable of loading a uranium target.
  8. 제7항에 있어서,8. The method of claim 7,
    상기 표적 특수 용기는,The target special container,
    희귀동위원소 생성공정인 ISOL(Isotope Separation On-Line) 및 IF(In-flight Fragmentation)를 동시에 적용하기 위해 설계된 ISOL(Isotope Separation On-Line) 우라늄 표적이 장입된 것을 특징으로 하는 운반 장치.ISOL (Isotope Separation On-Line) designed to simultaneously apply rare isotope generation processes, ISOL (Isotope Separation On-Line) and IF (In-flight Fragmentation), a transport device characterized in that it is loaded with a uranium target.
  9. 제7항에 있어서,8. The method of claim 7,
    상기 운반 장치는 우라늄 표적 운반 작업 시, 상기 운반 장치 내부에 1.2kg/cm2의 압력으로 충전된 불활성 기체의 압력이 48시간 동안 유지되는 것을 특징으로 하는 운반 장치.The transport device is a transport device, characterized in that during the uranium target transport operation, the pressure of the inert gas charged at a pressure of 1.2 kg/cm 2 inside the transport device is maintained for 48 hours.
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