Articulated support for flexible supply pipes
US5247961A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6918
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An articulated chain for supporting flexible conduits which includes links having a forked end defined by parallel flanges and a tenon end of a configuration to be received in the forked end of an adjacent link. The links are pivotally controlled by plates having at least one arcuate boss which non-pivotally engages within a slot made in one of the flanges of one of the links and from which extends a rib which is loosely fitted within a slot made in the tenon end of an adjacent link. Protrusions extend from the plates for locking the plates to the other flange of the forked end of the link to which the adjacent tenon is connected.
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