Stabilising support device
First Claim
1. A device for stabilising a structure, the device comprising a plurality of support members wherein at least one pair of support members is adjustable in length and connected together by linkages which are operable to releasably engage a locking means to adjust the relative effective length of said support members.
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Abstract
A device (100) for stabilising a structure has a plurality of support members (101, 102), adjustable in length. At least one pair of support members (101, 102) is connected together by linkages (105, 106), which are operable to releasably engage a locking means (107) to adjust the relative effective length of the support members (101, 102).
Each support member (101, 102) is moveable along its longitudinal axis to change the effective length of the support member (101, 102). Linkages (105, 106) between support members (101, 102) can be operable by mechanical or fluid means. The locking means (107) can be actuated by upward pressure on a support member (101, 102).
The device (100) can be used to stabilise structures as diverse as a step ladder or an oil rig, and can be integral with or fitted to the structure.
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25 Claims
- 1. A device for stabilising a structure, the device comprising a plurality of support members wherein at least one pair of support members is adjustable in length and connected together by linkages which are operable to releasably engage a locking means to adjust the relative effective length of said support members.
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22. A device substantially as herein described with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
- 23. A structure incorporating a stabilising device, the device comprising a plurality of support members wherein at least one pair of support members is adjustable in length and connected together by linkages which are operable to releasably engage a locking means to adjust the relative effective length of said support members.
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25. A structure substantially as herein described with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
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