Barrel bearing device

Abstract

The object of the invention is a device to support at least one barrel comprising at least two posts ( 14 ), characterized in that it comprises at least two support means ( 16 ) for at least one barrel, connected in overhanging fashion to the posts ( 14 ) and disposed on opposite sides of the posts ( 14 ) so as to balance the loads.

1 . Device for supporting at least one barrel comprising at least two posts ( 14 ), characterized in that it comprises at least two support means ( 16 ) for at least one barrel, connected in overhanging fashion to the posts ( 14 ) and disposed on opposite sides of the posts ( 14 ) so as to balance the loads.  
   
   
       2 . Device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that at least one of the posts ( 14 ) is prestressed.  
   
   
       3 . Device according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the prestressed post or posts ( 14 ) each comprise at least one hollow element in which is disposed a tension member ( 18 ) permitting exerting a compressive force.  
   
   
       4 . Device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the support means ( 16 ) are in the form of an incurved surface ( 28 ), adapted to the shape of the barrel.  
   
   
       5 . Device according to  claim 4 , characterized in that the surface ( 28 ) of the support means ( 16 ) comprise lugs ( 32 ).  
   
   
       6 . Device according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the support means ( 16 ) comprise a cross piece ( 34 ) ensuring the connection between at least two posts ( 14 ).  
   
   
       7 . Device according to  claim 6 , characterized in that at least one hollow element ( 36 ), particularly a tube, is connected to one of the ends of the cross piece ( 34 ), said tube ( 36 ) constituting a hollow element of a post ( 14 ).  
   
   
       8 . Device according to  claim 7 , characterized in that a tube ( 36 ) is provided at each end of the cross piece ( 34 ).  
   
   
       9 . Device according to  claim 8 , characterized in that a prestressed post ( 14 ) comprises at least one tube ( 36 ) for joining the support means ( 16 ) and generally but not necessarily at least one tube ( 38 ) called a cross bar.  
   
   
       10 . Device according to  claim 3 , characterized in that a prestressed post ( 14 ) can comprise at least one ring ( 46 ) disposed between the tension member ( 18 ) and the tubular element or elements, the internal diameter of the ring ( 46 ) being substantially adjusted to the external diameter of the tension member ( 18 ) and the external diameter of the ring being adjusted to the internal diameter of the tubular element or elements.  
   
   
       11 . Device according to  claim 10 , characterized in that the ring ( 46 ) comprises at least one projecting element, particularly a small collar ( 48 ), adapted to be disposed between the tubular elements.  
   
   
       12 . Device according to  claim 10 , characterized in that the edges of the ring ( 46 ), particularly those in contact with the tension member ( 18 ), are chamfered or rounded so as to reduce the phenomena of incipient rupture.  
   
   
       13 . Device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the support means ( 16 ) comprise bearing points ( 50 ) for the barrels whose position is adjustable as a function of the size of the barrels.  
   
   
       14 . Device according to  claim 13 , characterized in that the bearing points ( 50 ) comprise a roller ( 52 ) connected to an axle ( 54 ), the position o  
   
   
       15 . Device according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the support means ( 16 ) comprise a cross piece ( 34 ) ensuring the connection between at least two posts ( 14 ).  
   
   
       16 . Device according to  claim 11 , characterized in that the edges of the ring ( 46 ), particularly those in contact with the tension member ( 18 ), are chamfered or rounded so as to reduce the phenomena of incipient rupture.