Support for a metal coil and apparatuses comprising such a support
US8590124B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/5198
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a support for metal coils (1, 11, 31), wherein a metal coil (1, 11, 31) substantially has a circular circumference as viewed in cross section and the support comprises at least three support points (2, 2′, 12, 32), which are arranged in such a manner as to make contact with the metal coil (1, 11, 31) in the circumferential direction of the metal coil (1, 11, 31) when the metal coil (1, 11, 31) is laid on the support. The support permits particularly secure storage and/or transportation.
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