Mechanic's stand
OwnerGary W. Bolisinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus which supports the body of one working over the engine compartment of an automobile, without otherwise impairing freedom of movement and without relying on any part of the automobile for support, comprising a tubular base and extended frame, pivotally connected to one another, with means for locking the extended frame into an obliquely elevated position with respect to the base. The apparatus stably flexes under load, providing comfortable support in general and relieving back strain in particular. The extended frame and base fold together for convenient storage. In an alternative embodiment, the height of the extended frame is adjustable.
Claims9
A mechanic's stand, for supporting the body of one working over the engine compartment of motor vehicle or the like, comprising:
- a base having substantially horizontal, but flexibly arched legs;
- an extended, flexibly arched frame connected to said base and inclined to extend above the engine compartment when said stand is directionally positioned in close proximity to the motor vehicle;
- `a step mounted on said stand adjacent to said connection between said base and said extended frame, said step extending upwardly from said base and spaced away from said extended frame;
- and,
- means mounted on said extended frame for supporting the torso of said worker in an inclined working position above the engine compartment.
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