Remotely-adjustable support apparatus and methods

Details Remotely-adjustable support apparatus and methods Remotely-adjustable support apparatus and methods

2007-09-04

2007-09-04

Wilson, Lee D. (Department: 3723)

Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force

Fluid pressure

Vehicle attached

C254S103000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10750407

ABSTRACT:
Remotely-adjustable support apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a primary support and a secondary support moveably coupled to the primary support. The secondary support includes a cradle member adapted to engage the workpiece. The apparatus further includes a drive assembly operatively coupled to the secondary support and adapted to move the secondary support relative to the primary support. A control device is remotely positionable with respect to the drive assembly and operatively coupled to the drive assembly. The control device is adapted to transmit at least one control signal to the drive assembly to move the secondary support relative to the primary support.

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