Apparatus and method for rotating and inspecting cathode-ray tube panels

An apparatus for rotating heavy objects to facilitate inspecting a bottom side thereof, comprising:

• a base frame;
• a support structure rotatably connected to said base frame for rotation about a generally horizontal axis, said support structure having a first viewing side, a second receiving side, and a receptacle defined between said first and second sides;
• a first door assembly comprising at least one door rotatably mounted to said support structure to selectively open and close said first viewing side of said support structure, said first door assembly being arranged to engage said base frame and prevent rotation of said support structure when said first viewing side is open;
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• a second door assembly comprising at least one door slidably mounted to said support structure to selectively open and close said second receiving side of said support structure, said second door assembly being arranged to engage said base frame and prevent rotation of said support structure when said second receiving side is open.