Abstract: A device for the transporting and stacking of cylindrical objects, such as pipes, gas cylinders, etc., comprises a flat bottomed clamping frame 4, 6 which is provided with opposed complementary yokes 16, 18. The yokes have arcuate support surfaces or saddles for the cylindrical objects. The clamping frames 4, 6 are connected with one another by means of tubular stringers. The lower yoke 16 and upper yoke 18 are drawn together by connecting rods 22, 24, 76 to clamp the cylindrical objects in the device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 2, 1992
Date of Patent:
December 7, 1993
Assignee:
Drilltec Patents & Technologies Company, Inc.