公开(公告)号：EP2250416A2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-17

申请号：EP09707236.7

申请日：2009-02-06

Applicant: Saipem S.p.A.

Inventor： BRUSCHI, Roberto ,  SIGNAROLDI, Teresio

IPC: F16L1/18 ,  F16L1/235 ,  F16L1/225 ,  B63B35/03

CPC classification number: F16L1/18 ,  B63B35/03 ,  F16L1/225 ,  F16L1/235

Abstract: A guide device (35), for supporting an underwater pipeline (2) along a feed path (Pl) as it is being laid, is fitted to a laying ramp (6), and has a cradle (36) housing the pipeline (2); a frame (37) fixed to the laying ramp (6); and a spacer mechanism (38) located between the frame (37) and the cradle (36) to selectively adjust the distance between the cradle (36) and the frame (37), and having a shock absorber (66) connected to the cradle (36).