Supporting system for a flexible arm whose elements can be moved in space at will

摘要

The controllable system comprises two structurally similar tubes, each formed from several segments following one after the other in the direction of its longitudinal extent. The segments can be angled to each other and stopped in any angled position. The connection enabling the angular positioning of the segments is resistant to torsion with regard to twist around the tube's longitudinal axis. The segments are pressurised individually or in groups by external adjustment forces acting upon force initiation points (5) allocated to them. IMAGE