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Moveable support frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-18
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Granted: 1989-09-05
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Expires: 2007-09-18
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a moveable support frame for supporting a person, such as a mechanic, who may be working on cars, trucks and the like. the invention provides a moveable support having four ground engaging wheels, which support two opposed longitudinal members. At least one cross member is affixed between the opposed longitudinal members. The cross member has a number of spaced locking passageways therein. An upright support post assembly is also provided, which is supported by the cross member. The support post assembly is releasably secured to the cross member by a locking pin which is inserted into the lower part of the assembly and through the locking passageways. The support assembly includes a cushioned person support, which includes a stool configuration, a frontal support configuration, back support configuration and a creeper position.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald Friesen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:55
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A moveable support frame for a person, said support frame comprising: at least three ground engaging wheels, two opposed longitudinal members each being supported at either end by one of said wheels, at least one cross member affixed between said opposed longitudinal members adjacent one pair of opposed ends thereof, said cross member including a plurality of laterally spaced locking means thereon, an upright support post assembly supported on said cross member and releasably secured along said cross member by said locking means, said upright support post assembly thereby being positionable from side to side along said cross member, and a cushioned person support comprising a support cushion supported by a cushion support plate, a downwardly protruding locking post and an axial support, said support plate being hingedly connected to an upper end of said locking post, said axial support extending between said support plate and said support post, and being of adjustable length to vary the inclination of the support plate, said locking post being supportable by said upright support post assembly in at least two opposed orientations, said cushioned person support having a first orientation angled and positioned to support a person's mid section and a second orientation angled and positioned to support a person's back.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
A moveable support frame for a person, said support frame comprising: at least three ground engaging wheels, two opposed longitudinal members each being supported at either end by one of said wheels, at least one cross member affixed between said opposed longitudinal members adjacent one pair of opposed ends thereof, said cross member including a plurality of laterally spaced locking means thereon, an upright support post assembly supported on said cross member and releasably secured along said cross member by said locking means, said upright support post assembly thereby being positionable from side to side along said cross member, and a cushioned person support comprising a support cushion supported by a cushion support plate, a downwardly protruding locking post and an axial support, said support plate being hingedly connected to an upper end of said locking post, said axial support extending between said support plate and said support post, and being of adjustable length to vary the inclination of the support plate, said locking post being supportable by said upright support post assembly in at least two opposed orientations, said cushioned person support having a first orientation angled and positioned to support a person's mid section and a second orientation angled and positioned to support a person's back.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
87 words
The moveable support frame of claim 1 wherein said upright support post assembly includes a lower lockable section and a height extension section, said height extension section being generally tubular, and having open upper and lower ends, said lower lockable section being inserted into said open lower end, said upper end including a locking pin and a pair of opposed locking openings, said downwardly protruding locking post of said adjustable cushioned person support being inserted into said open upper end and locked therein by said locking pin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The moveable support frame of claim 2 wherein said height extension section is 30" long.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The moveable support frame of claim 2 wherein said height extension section is 9" long.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The moveable support frame of claim 2 having two cross members disposed at right angles to said longitudinal members and being spaced apart.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The moveable support frame of claim 5 wherein said support frame further includes a step releasably secured across said cross members by removable locking pins inserted in mating locking holes in said step and said cross members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
The moveable support frame of claim 2 wherein said height extension section includes an upright tubular element attached to the outside thereof, and a swingable tool tray, said tool tray comprising a tool carry section and a supporting rod, said supporting rod being inserted into said tubular element to support said tool tray.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The moveable support frame of claim 7, wherein said tool tray includes a plurality of short upright tubular sections secured to one end for carrying tools and the like.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The moveable support frame of claim 2 further including a removeable creeper platform, secured on said frame and having a support cushion, said creeper platform supporting a person in a prone position for working underneath a vehicle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The moveable support frame of claim 9 wherein at each end of said opposed longitudinal members is located a foot support plate, and said creeper platform snuggly fits between said foot support plates and rests on said longitudinal members between said foot support plates.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The moveable support frame of claim 2 wherein said upright support post is angled toward said end of said support frame distant from said cross member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The moveable support frame of claim 11 wherein said upright support post is angled at about 10° to the vertical.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The moveable support frame of claim 2 wherein said adjustable cushioned person support includes a removable cover.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
The moveable support frame of claims 1, 9 or 11 further including a brake mechanism releaseably engaging a surface upon which the support frame rests, said brake mechanism preventing said support frame from moving relative to said surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
The moveable support frame of claim 14 wherein said brake mechanism comprises a brake element, hingedly attached to said opposed cross members and having a raised position, not in contact with said surface and having a lowered position in contact with surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The moveable support frame of claim 15 wherein elastomeric rubber is interposed between said brake mechanism and said surface, said rubber frictionally engaging said surface.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
57 words
The moveable support frame of claim 14 wherein said brake mechanism comprises a pad, a plunger extending below said pad, and a spring interposed between said pad, and said support frame said plunger being biased by said spring to a raised position above said surface, said spring being compressible to allow said plunger to engage said surface.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The moveable support frame of claim 17 wherein elastomeric rubber is interposed between said brake mechanism and said surface, said rubber frictionally engaging said surface.
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