Patent ID: 8057139

Claim:
A storage mechanism for holding and securing at least one tubular segment, the storage mechanism comprising: (a) a frame arrangement defining at least a pair of open ended cradles for holding a tubular segment; (b) at least one restraining handle, the handle being connected to the frame arrangement and movable between a storage position and a release position; (i) the storage position including the handle extending over at least one open ended cradle thereby securing the tubular segment to the frame arrangement; (ii) the release position including the open ended cradle being free of coverage by the handle, thereby allowing the tubular segment to be removed from the frame arrangement; and (c) a spring retention assembly, the spring retention assembly having a spring force that holds the restraining handle against the tubular segment when the restraining handle is in the storage position; (d) a locking mechanism to prevent the restraining handle from moving out of the storage position; and (e) a support bracket assembly pivotally connected to the frame arrangement to allow the storage mechanism to pivot about the support bracket assembly.