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EP 1249256 B1 20061108 - Hose bridge

Title (en)

Hose bridge

Title (de)

Schlauchbrücke

Title (fr)

Pont pour tuyau

Publication

EP 1249256 B1 20061108 (DE)

Application

EP 01109227 A 20010414

Priority

EP 01109227 A 20010414

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP1249256A1] The bridge for the protection of a hose, on or under roads, has a trapezoid body (1) as seen on a side view. The center section has a lateral opening to take the laid hose or pipe at the upper or lower side of the body. A vertical stem is between neighboring openings. The openings are fitted with swing locking bolts (8) to secure the laid hoses/pipes in them. The trapezoid body is of rubber or plastics.

IPC 8 full level

A62C 33/06 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A62C 33/06 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1249256 A1 20021016; EP 1249256 B1 20061108; AT E344690 T1 20061115; DE 50111408 D1 20061221

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 01109227 A 20010414; AT 01109227 T 20010414; DE 50111408 T 20010414