摘要 |
The invention relates to a fluid-cushion supporting arrangement for horizontal conveyance, comprising a supporting platform (13) having a center and a distal portion; a flexible angular sealing element (14) arranged under said platform (13) in the region of said distal portion and forming a sealing piston (14), said sealing piston (14) having a substantially horizontal leg (11.1) which extends toward said center and forms together with said supporting platform (13) a fluid chamber (15), and a substantially vertical leg (11.2) which forms together with said supporting platform (13) a control pressure chamber (16), said vertical leg (11.2) being vertically and adjustably inserted in the latter; inlet means (2) for supplying a fluid into said fluid chamber (15); a pressure-regulating arrangement (3) in fluid communication with said fluid chamber (15) and said control pressure chamber (16) for regulating the fluid pressure; wherein said vertical leg (11.2) comprises a plurality of reinforcement elements (100,101). |