Supports – Stand – Plural leg
Patent
1985-11-01
1987-10-13
Ramirez, Ramon O.
Supports
Stand
Plural leg
248167, 2481887, 267159, 403 95, F16M 1138
Patent
active
046993444
ABSTRACT:
Applicant's novel invention comprises an easy to use, portable, and versatile base support assembly attachable to a wide variety of equipment poles. The versatility of the support assembly is provided by a thick resilient sleeve with an internal diameter sufficient to mate with the ends of equipment poles of varying diameters. The outer surface of the resilient sleeve is mateable with an axial bore formed in the central hub of the assembly. Thereby, many different diameters of equipment poles may be accommodated by the system. Upright stability of the pole is achieved by means of an additional bolt set within the central hub, mating with a suitable threaded bore in the equipment pole. Applicant's invention has legs that fold in order to enhance portability of the base support. These legs are biased toward the folded storage position for ease of operation. To maintain the legs in an operational position, biased, pivotally-mounted latches are provided, having a hook portion that engages a collar extending from the central hub. To make it easy for the user to move the leg to a locking position, the hook portion may be beveled so as to contact and then slide over the collar during rotation, after which the hook portion falls over and lockably engages the collar.
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