Metal deforming – Miscellaneous
Patent
1994-08-01
1998-05-19
Crane, Daniel C.
Metal deforming
Miscellaneous
72705, B21C 306
Patent
active
057524084
ABSTRACT:
Support structure for carrying a vehicle body comprises a pair of spaced apart frames positioned about a front and rear end of the vehicle body. Each frame has an octagon shape formed by joined elongated members. A cross bar assembly of each frame includes a pair of sleeve supports positioned on side members of the frame body and a center member pivotally carried by the sleeve supports. Latching mechanisms at ends of the cross bar assembly limit the degree of center member rotation with respect to the frame body. During use the frames are positioned horizontally so that bottom sections may be slid under respective slightly raised ends of the vehicle body. Mounts on each cross bar assembly then are attached to mounting structure of the vehicle. Next, a top member of one frame is lifted upward which rotates the frame body and lifts that end of the vehicle body. When vertical, its latching mechanisms activate to inhibit further frame movement. Bracing carried by the frame then is attached to the vehicle body. The other frame then is lifted in a like manner. Lastly, bracing of the other frame is attached to the body and cross bracing attached between frames. The support structure and vehicle body now may be rolled over to locate the body as required to facilitate its repair or restoration.
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Crane Daniel C.
Schmitt John L.
Tolan Ed
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