| 摘要 |
A support system comprises a number of racetrack shaped tensile bands 22 held taught between respective mounting points 30 on an article to be supported 15 and on a supporting article, wherein at least one mount is monolithic and has a curved surface 32 complementary to an inner curved surface of an end of the band. The band is arranged so that one of its curved portions lies parallel to the surface of the article upon which the mounting point is located. The mounting point may have an overhanging portion 34, which may not be present over portions 38 of the mounting point wider than the inner diameter of the band end. The mounting point may also have a protruding lower lip 36, preventing the band contacting the article upon which it is mounted. The width/thickness aspect ratio of the band is preferably 1.0 but may be 0.5-5.0. The system may be used for supporting closely spaced concentric vessels in cryogenic applications, the described mounting portion and band permit closer spacing of vessels. |
