Patent ID: 8079627
Filing Date: 2011-12-20
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. A device for vertically holding pipes, which comprises a base element in the form of a segment of a cylinder, a door element pivotably connected to the base element by at least one pivot joint, and a fastener assembly mounted opposite the pivot joint, wherein the fastener assembly ( 13 ) has a pivotable catch with a locking profile ( 15 ) which, when in the locked state, grips a locking pin ( 16 ) from behind, where a safety pin ( 24 ) and a safety plate ( 23 ) are located in the area of the pivotable catch, and where, depending on its position, the safety plate ( 23 ) releases or closes at least one opening ( 25 , 31 ) for the safety pin ( 24 ), wherein the locking pin ( 16 ) is held by the base element ( 1 ).