A snorkel for guiding cables and tubes of the present teachings can include a base having an entrance and a conduit interface. The entrance can be configured to guide cabling into the conduit interface. The snorkel can include a conduit operably coupled with the base. The conduit can include a cap interface, and the conduit can receive the cabling through the conduit interface. The conduit can be configured to lower and raise within the base. The snorkel can include a cap operably coupled with the conduit. The cap can include a cable exit cavity and a tubing guide ear.

A device for storing and extending a hose for supplying conditioned air to an aircraft on the ground or to any other interior space, includes: a tubular housing (11) extending along a longitudinal axis (Z) and having a free open first end, which tubular housing (11) can store a hose; a hose (1) in fluid communication with a conditioned air unit and having a free downstream end; a drive system (4) that can be used to control the extension and retraction of the hose (1) between a retracted position in which the downstream end of the hose (1) is located in the tubular housing (11), and an extended configuration in which the downstream end of the hose (1) is outside the tubular housing (11) and at a distance from the first end of the tubular housing (11). The drive system (4) has N=4 to 8 drive bearings (6.1-6.6) disposed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis (Z) and connected to one another by N swivel joints (7.1-7.7), thereby forming a closed chain.

A device for storing and extending a hose for supplying conditioned air to an aircraft on the ground or to any other interior space, includes: a tubular housing (11) extending along a longitudinal axis (Z) and having a free open first end, which tubular housing (11) can store a hose; a hose (1) in fluid communication with a conditioned air unit and having a free downstream end; a drive system (4) that can be used to control the extension and retraction of the hose (1) between a retracted position in which the downstream end of the hose (1) is located in the tubular housing (11), and an extended configuration in which the downstream end of the hose (1) is outside the tubular housing (11) and at a distance from the first end of the tubular housing (11). The drive system (4) has N=4 to 8 drive bearings (6.1-6.6) disposed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis (Z) and connected to one another by N swivel joints (7.1-7.7), thereby forming a closed chain.

A hose management system for a 3D printing system having a print medium pump and a print nozzle may include a base, a vertical tower extending upward from the base, a vertical pipe rotatably coupled to the vertical tower, a boom pipe extending laterally outward from and rotating with the vertical pipe, a stick connected to the boom pipe for relative rotation about at least two perpendicular axes, and a print hose connected between the boom pipe and the print nozzle so that the vertical pipe, the boom pipe and the print hose place the print medium pump in fluid communication with the print nozzle. The print hose may be suspended from the stick such that the vertical pipe, the boom pipe, the stick and the print hose follow movement of the print nozzle by the 3D printing system to print a 3D object.

A hose retention system for a negative-angle-capable blasthole drilling machine is disclosed. The hose retention system may include an upper cage to extend longitudinally along a mast structure. The upper cage may have a secured end to couple the upper cage to the mast structure, a free end to extend toward the mast structure, and a first longitudinally-extending channel. The hose retention system may include a lower cage separate from the upper cage to extend longitudinally along the mast structure. The lower cage may have a secured end to couple the lower cage to the mast structure, a free end to extend toward the mast structure, and a second longitudinally-extending channel.

A hose retention system for a negative-angle-capable blasthole drilling machine is disclosed. The hose retention system may include an upper cage to extend longitudinally along a mast structure. The upper cage may have a secured end to couple the upper cage to the mast structure, a free end to extend toward the mast structure, and a first longitudinally-extending channel. The hose retention system may include a lower cage separate from the upper cage to extend longitudinally along the mast structure. The lower cage may have a secured end to couple the lower cage to the mast structure, a free end to extend toward the mast structure, and a second longitudinally-extending channel.

A mobile irrigation alignment system comprising a base mounted on a first span, a linkage system, and a control system. The linkage system includes a driven arm, drive arm, and control arm. The driven arm is pivotably connected to the base about a vertical axis. The drive arm is pivotably connected to the driven arm about a horizontal axis and includes a distal end configured to rest on an adjacent span. The control arm is linked to the driven arm. The control system determines lateral alignment between the spans based on the control arm as governed by the drive arm and driven arm. The drive arm is configured to retain an upright orientation relative to the driven arm regardless of torsional rotation between the spans so that the position of the control arm and hence the lateral alignment determination is not affected by the torsional rotation between the spans.

A mobile irrigation alignment system comprising a base mounted on a first span, a linkage system, and a control system. The linkage system includes a driven arm, drive arm, and control arm. The driven arm is pivotably connected to the base about a vertical axis. The drive arm is pivotably connected to the driven arm about a horizontal axis and includes a distal end configured to rest on an adjacent span. The control arm is linked to the driven arm. The control system determines lateral alignment between the spans based on the control arm as governed by the drive arm and driven arm. The drive arm is configured to retain an upright orientation relative to the driven arm regardless of torsional rotation between the spans so that the position of the control arm and hence the lateral alignment determination is not affected by the torsional rotation between the spans.

A system is used to reduce the bending moments in Coil Tubing (“CT”). The system includes a segmented and closable cage that can close around the CT. The cage includes rollers, such as elastomeric rollers, that can allow for both vertical translations of the CT and rotations of the CT around the vertical axis. The cage rests on a seat, such as an elastomeric seat, provided inside a cylindrical housing. In order to monitor the bending moments in the CT, the pins that hold in the rollers are preferably load pins. This bend limiting system can be located below the CT injector, at the vessel deck level, or in the moonpool. The bend limiting system can be used in offshore or land operations.

A system is used to reduce the bending moments in Coil Tubing (“CT”). The system includes a segmented and closable cage that can close around the CT. The cage includes rollers, such as elastomeric rollers, that can allow for both vertical translations of the CT and rotations of the CT around the vertical axis. The cage rests on a seat, such as an elastomeric seat, provided inside a cylindrical housing. In order to monitor the bending moments in the CT, the pins that hold in the rollers are preferably load pins. This bend limiting system can be located below the CT injector, at the vessel deck level, or in the moonpool. The bend limiting system can be used in offshore or land operations.