Guide apparatus
US10844992B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L3/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Guide apparatus for an elongate member such as a pipeline or pipe. The apparatus comprising a plurality of first elements in the form of rings with central openings through which the elongate member extends. The first elements are interconnected by link members spaced around the outside of the first elements and locating in T-shaped cross section guide formations. The link members restrict the amount of pivotal movement between the first elements, and hence bending of the elongate member.
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