Self-folding platform

Details Self-folding platform Self-folding platform

1979-02-09

1983-02-22

Paperner, Leslie J.

Material or article handling

Self-loading or unloading vehicles

Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and...

187 9R, B60P 144

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RE0311570

ABSTRACT:
A load lifting and lowering platform comprises a pair of hingedly interconnected platform sections that are foldable between a horizontally extending, load bearing position and a vertically extending collapsed position. A forward one of the platform sections is hingedly connected at its forward edge to lower ends of a pair of runner assemblies that are vertically movably mounted in a supporting framework. A pair of chains are interconnected between upper ends of the pair of runner assemblies and outer ends of the outer one of the platform sections. Cooperating cam elements, interposed between the forward edge of the forward platform section and the supporting framework, translate vertical movement of the runner assemblies into angular movement of the platform sections, in cooperation with the chains, for folding and unfolding of the platform sections.

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Edbro Lift (Diesel Equipment Ltd.), Ontario, Canada.
USI Hydraulic Tail Lift; U.S. Industries Inc., Engineering Ltd.; Hertfordshire, England.

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