Folding support assembly

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2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Crane, Daniel C. (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

By use of non-deforming work-gripping clamp and relatively...

Clamp structure constitutes sole initial metal-deforming...

C248S284100, C248S276100, C248S637000

Reexamination Certificate

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07032425

ABSTRACT:
The apparatus is a support assembly for attaching a heavy tool on the side of a truck and for unfolding it from a storage position into a horizontal work position. At least one foldable support assembly is constructed from two channels, an extension channel pivoting down from within a mounting channel on the side of the truck, using a pivot located near the bottom of the mounting channel and near one end of the extension channel. A tool support pivots around the opposite end of the extension channel to form a support for a horizontal tool, but the entire assembly folds up flush against the truck. The folded size is minimized by each of the parts fitting within the adjacent part. An energy storage device such as a spring is also located within the support assembly and counteracts the weight of the support assembly and the tool to ease folding and unfolding the apparatus. A latch holds the assembly securely folded.

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