摘要 |
<p>Pipe gripping assembly (1) for handling a pipe comprising: at least two gripping members (2,3), wherein each gripping member comprises a pipe engaging portion (2a.3a) engageable with the outer circumference of a pipe, wherein at least one gripping member is rotatable about a pivot axis (4,5); actuation means to rotate the at least one rotatable gripping member such that the pipe gripping assembly is movable between an open position for receiving a pipe and a closed position in which the pipe engaging portions engage with a pipe, wherein each rotatable gripping member further comprises a locking body engaging portion (2b, 2c); a movable locking body (10) and associated displacement means (20) to move the locking body such that the pipe gripping assembly is lockable in the closed position by moving the locking body to a locking position wherein the locking body is engageable with the locking body engaging portions and thereby limits the rotation of the rotatable gripping members such that movement of the pipe gripping assembly from the closed position to an open position is prevented, thereby preventing disengagement of the pipe.</p> |