PIPELINE SELF-ADJUSTING SUPPORT (VERSIONS) Russian patent published in 2011 - IPC B66C1/56 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to oil-and-gas pipeline supports. Proposed support comprises suspension, support frame and balance levers. Suspension consists of rigid and flexible parts embracing the pipeline. Movable platform is arranged on support frame jointed by rotary levers. The latter are hinged to frame and platform so that frame, support and every pair of rotary lever make a parallelogram mechanism. Balance levers are arranged on moving platform in hinges while their longer arms are provided with counterweights. One pair of balance levers has their shorter arms supporting lower part of suspension from below. Pair of balance levers has its shorter arms thrusting against lateral walls of suspension to create counter horizontal load. Position of platform above frame is adjusted and locked by screw arranged there between. Said screw joints opposite angles of said parallelogram mechanism secured at support frame and platform. Said screw and every hinge make hinge joint.

EFFECT: decreased labor input and higher safety.

3 cl, 1 dwg