Abstract: The present invention is directed to members (10) by which a flat conveyor belt (11) can negotiate a turn while supporting a ribbon (12) of material and without deleteriously deforming that ribbon. A series of flights (50) are spaced longitudinally along the conveyor (11). Each flight is inclined at an angle (.theta.) with respect to the plane of the conveyor (11). The apex (52) of the angle .theta. is located in proximity to the outer edge of the conveyor such that the support member 51 is inclined upwardly and inwardly. Because of the orientation of the inclination, the outer edge of the ribbon will be supported by the support member (51) and/or the belt member (20) to be transported without any change in disposition and without being subjected to any substantial tensile stresses.

Abstract: A locking assembly (35) for telescoping masts (10) having at least first and second tubes (12,13), the second tube (13) fitting within the first tube (12). The assembly includes sleeve means (36) encompassing one end (59) of the second tube (13) and rigidly affixed thereto, cap means (58) affixed to the second tube (13) below the sleeve means (36) forming an air tight seal within the first tube (12), stop ring means (38) carried above the sleeve means (36) and encompassing the second tube (13), recess means (68) formed by the sleeve means (36) and the stop ring means (38) and locking collar means (20) rigidly affixed to a first end (43) of the first tube (12) providing at least one movable member (76) engageable with the recess means (68).