Slip

摘要

A slip for supporting a member, such as a pipe. The slip comprises one or more rolling elements, such as roller, for gripping the member. The rolling elements may contact each other. The slip may be formed from a plurality of pivotally connected segments. The rolling elements may be arranged to roll along ramps, arranged to urge the members into contact with a member to be gripped.

主权项

1. A slip for supporting a member, the slip comprising at least two rolling elements for gripping the member, wherein:
said rolling elements are configured and arranged to contact each other; and each rolling element is configured and arranged to roll along a different respective ramp on the surface of the slip.