Fluid levitating caster integrating load lifting device
OwnerJason Smithinventor
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Abstract
Abstract: A fluid levitating caster lifts a heavy load “(17)” off a floor “(18)” with near friction-less-ness for transport has integrated a load lifting device. This extra rise height “(ER)” lifting feature accommodates moving loads “(17)” which have flexible-sagging frames, over uneven floors “(18)”, and which have frames that are not parallel to floor “(18)”. An inflatable bellows “(22)” design of the load lifting device receives its pressurization from fluid levitating caster, and additionally serves as a dampening reservoir to reduce hopping-pressure surges inherent in fluid levitating casters.
Claims10
A fluid caster device for translating a load with high lift comprising:
- (a) a pressurizable fluid caster means providing levitating support and translating properties for said load,
- (b) a pressurizable liffing means vertically slideably attached to said pressurizable fluid caster means so as to afford high lift characteristics to the device.
A fluid caster device for translating a load with high lift comprising:
- (a) a pressurizable fluid caster means including a levitation chamber providing levitating support and translating properties for said load,
- (b) a pressurizable lifting means including a pressure chamber, vertically slideably attached to said pressurizable fluid caster means so as to afford high lift characteristics to the device,
- (c) a fluid flow conduit connecting said pressurizable fluid caster means levitation chamber with said pressurizable lifting means pressure chamber so as to afford simultaneous chamber pressurization to the device.
A fluid caster device for translating a load with high lift comprising:
- (a) a pressurizable fluid caster means including a levitation chamber providing levitating support and translating properties for said load,
- (b) a pressurizable lifting means including a pressure chamber, vertically slideably attached to said pressurizable fluid caster means so as to afford high lift characteristics to the device,
- (c) a fluid flow conduit connecting said pressurizable fluid caster means levitation chamber with said pressurizable lifting means pressure chamber so as to dampen hopping pressure surges of said pressurizable fluid caster means levitation chamber.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.