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Multi-positionable, collapsible tool bench
Assignee: KRK DEVELOPEMTN Inc & TERRY D FISCHER
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Filing: 1992-10-05
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Granted: 1994-12-20
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Expires: 2012-10-05
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a multi-positionable, collapsible tool bench comprising a moveable base assembly, a vertical upstanding tubular support member having a bottom section securely mounted on said base assembly and a T-shaped top section swivelably mounted upon said bottom section, a boom assembly having a plurality of section members hingedly connected end to end for adjustable positioning of a tray which is securely mounted to the outermost section of the boom assembly, and an adjustable locking means mounted at each hinged joint to lockingly secure the respective section members about the respective hinged joints. The boom assembly is adjustable to any height and extension within the dimension limitations of the tool tray. At least one continuous passage extends entirely through this tubular structure from the bottom of the support member to the outermost section member of the boom assembly. An air line and an electric cord is ideally strung through the passage to conceal them so users of the tool tray or even passerbys won't accidentally trip over the air line or electric cord, which would otherwise be possible, if they were instead hanging freely to the outside of the tool tray. This tool tray can be ideally used for many different applications including working above or below most any vehicle or working in or about a building.
Inventors
- 👤 Terry D. Fischer
Bibliographic Details
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:38
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/42; A; A47; A47B; A47B23/00; A47B23/04; A47B23/046; B; B25; B25H; B25H1/00; B25H1/02; B25H1/04; B25H1/14; B25H3/00; B25H3/06; B25H5/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/10; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2021; F16M11/24; F16M11/26; F16M11/28; F16M13/00; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/021; F16M2200/024; F16M2200/06; F16M2200/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A multi-positionable, collapsible tool bench comprising: a base assembly means for stabilizing said tool bench; a tubular support member fixedly attached to and extending upwardly from said base assembly, said tubular support member having a T-shaped top section rotatably mounted upon a bottom section for horizontal swiveling said top section relative to said base assembly, said support member further having a top end; a boom assembly means hingedly attached to said top end of said support member and comprising at least two tubular section members hingedly connected end to end to form hinged joints, said section members selectively positionable about said respective hinged joints; a tray fixedly mounted on a section member of said boom assembly for supporting tools, parts, and the like, and having a magnetic portion thereon to attract and hold parts and the like on said tray; and at least two adjustable locking means securely mounted at said hinged joints to conveniently, lockingly secure said respective section members of said boom assembly at selectable horizontal or vertical positions or combinations thereof about said respective hinged joints.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A multi-positionable, collapsible tool bench comprising: a base assembly means for stabilizing said tool bench; a tubular support member fixedly attached to and extending upwardly from said base assembly, said tubular support member having a T-shaped top section rotatably mounted upon a bottom section for horizontal swiveling said top section relative to said base assembly, said support member further having a top end; a boom assembly means hingedly attached to said top end of said support member and comprising at least two tubular section members hingedly connected end to end to form hinged joints, said section members selectively positionable about said respective hinged joints; a tray fixedly mounted on a section member of said boom assembly for supporting tools, parts, and the like, and having a magnetic portion thereon to attract and hold parts and the like on said tray; and at least two adjustable locking means securely mounted at said hinged joints to conveniently, lockingly secure said respective section members of said boom assembly at selectable horizontal or vertical positions or combinations thereof about said respective hinged joints.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A multi-positionable, collapsible tool bench as described in claim 1, wherein each said adjustable locking means comprises a ratchet wheel and pawl means securely mounted at said hinged joints to control and adjustably, lockingly secure said respective section members at selectable horizontal or vertical positions or combinations thereof about said respective hinged joints.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
226 words
A multi-positionable, collapsible tool bench comprising: a base assembly means for moving and stabilizing said tool bench, said base assembly further comprising a wheeled table having a table top and having a plurality of adjustable legs for selective vertical adjustment of said table top, said legs having a plurality of diametrical holes through the walls thereof, said holes spaced along the length of said legs with a plurality of pins slidably insertable in said holes to lockingly secure said legs at selectable vertical positions of said table tops; a tubular support member fixedly attached to and extending upwardly from said base assembly having a bottom end and a top end; a boom assembly means having an end hingedly attached to said top end of said support member and comprising at least two tubular section members hingedly connected end to end, said section members selectively positionable about said respective hinged joints to applicatively accommodate a user; a tray fixedly mounted on a section member and near an end of said boom assembly and having an upstanding ridge about the perimeter thereof for supporting tools, parts, and the like; and at least two adjustable locking means securely mounted at said hinged joints to conveniently, lockingly secure said respective section members of said boom assembly at selectable horizontal or vertical positions or combinations thereof about said respective hinged joints.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
226 words
A multi-positionable, collapsible tool bench comprising: a base assembly means for moving and stabilizing said tool bench, said base assembly further comprising a wheeled table having a table top and having a plurality of adjustable legs for selective vertical adjustment of said table top, said legs having a plurality of diametrical holes through the walls thereof, said holes spaced along the length of said legs with a plurality of pins slidably insertable in said holes to lockingly secure said legs at selectable vertical positions of said table tops; a tubular support member fixedly attached to and extending upwardly from said base assembly having a bottom end and a top end; a boom assembly means having an end hingedly attached to said top end of said support member and comprising at least two tubular section members hingedly connected end to end, said section members selectively positionable about said respective hinged joints to applicatively accommodate a user; a tray fixedly mounted on a section member and near an end of said boom assembly and having an upstanding ridge about the perimeter thereof for supporting tools, parts, and the like; and at least two adjustable locking means securely mounted at said hinged joints to conveniently, lockingly secure said respective section members of said boom assembly at selectable horizontal or vertical positions or combinations thereof about said respective hinged joints.
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