| 摘要 |
The present invention is directed to overcoming stability issues when using welding stands or jacks screw stands to support pipe and other cylindrical objects in horizontally oriented manner by providing a support head or head apparatus which pivots. In one embodiment, the pivoting head apparatus for supporting a cylindrical object having a longitudinal axis comprises a base member and a support member pivotally mounted to the base member so that, in operation, the support member pivots about an axis that is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of a cylindrical object. In another embodiment, the pivoting head apparatus further comprises a plurality of rollers for rollably engaging the cylindrical member. Additional embodiments and a method aspect are also disclosed.
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