APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING AN ELONGATED MEMBER

摘要

Apparatus and methods for supporting one or more elongated members are provided. A support member for supporting one or more elongated members can include a body; at least four support arms extending from the body, and at least one curved surface disposed between the support arms. Each curved surface can be concave relative to a centerline of the body. At least one curved surface can have a length that is at least twice as long as at least one other curved surface.

主权项

1. A shipboard pipe storage system for supporting pipes containing compressed fluid, comprising:
a plurality of support members defining an opening therebetween, each support member comprising:
a body having at least four support arms extending therefrom,a first curved surface located between a first support arm and a second support arm, anda second curved surface located between a third support arm and a fourth support arm,wherein the first curved surface has a radius of curvature that is different than a radius of curvature of the second curved surface, forming at least two support surfaces that are asymmetric with respect to one another; a frame disposed about the plurality of support members, wherein the support members are supported by the frame; and at least one elongated member disposed on at least one of the curved surfaces of at least one of the support members, wherein the elongated member contains a compressed fluid.