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US 2003/0111784 A1Published application
Apparatus and method for rotating heavy objects
AssigneeKendro Laboratory Products, LP
InventorsWayne Gryder, Steve Haney
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Abstract
A table having a two-part table top, wherein each part is independently pivotable, and a base which can double as a lift mechanism for raising and lowering the table top. The table top is useful for rotating heavy objects during manufacture to access the underside of the objects for installation of components. The table top can also be raised and lowered allowing installation of components without resort to a stepladder.
Claims20
An apparatus for rotating heavy objects, comprising:
- a table top comprising a first portion and a second portion;
- a base;
- a drive system;
- and an engagement mechanism for reversibly locking the first portion and the second portion together;
- wherein, the first portion and second portion are independently, pivotally disposed on the base such that each can move between a first, lowered position and a second, raised position;
- and wherein the first portion is further operatively connected to the drive system.
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An apparatus for rotating heavy objects, comprising:
- a table top disposed on a base, the table top comprises independently pivotable first and second portions;
- a drive system means for pivoting the table top operatively connected to at least the first portion;
- and an engagement means for reversibly locking together the first portion and second portion.
A method for rotating heavy objects, comprising:
- providing a table top comprising a first portion and a second portion;
- a base;
- a drive system;
- and an engagement mechanism for reversibly locking the first portion and the second portion together;
- wherein, the first portion and second portion are independently, pivotally disposed on the base such that each can move between a first, lowered position and a second, raised position;
- and wherein the first portion is further operatively connected to the drive system;
- engaging the drive system until the first portion reaches its second, raised position;
- engaging the engagement mechanism thereby locking together the first portion and the second portion;
- placing an object to be turned on the second portion;
- and
- engaging the drive system until the first portion moves back to its first, lowered position.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.