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Supporting device for non-averaged force

US7328874B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2006
Grant dateFeb 12, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L3/1091
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A supporting device for non-averaged force in a pipeline comprised of a frame that is fixed to a supporting portion and a fixing mechanism for fixing a pipe body to the frame, wherein wedge bodies capable of blocking movements of the pipe body in a pipe axial direction with respect to the frame are provided when being pressed against an outer surface of the pipe body through pressing force acting from the frame towards the pipe body.

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