Patent ID: 9327328
Filing Date: 2016-05-03
CPC Classification: B21D,Y10S

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus used to repair transportation containers, comprising: a) a platform; b) a fixed vertical structural member mounted to said platform, said fixed vertical member hingedly mounted to a telescopic pivoting arm, said telescopic pivoting arm being able to raise and lower to a predetermined height as well as able to extend or retract a predetermined distance; c) a cross-arm member mounted to the distal end of said pivoting arm, said cross-arm member including a first tubular member having a repair member at its distal end that is gradually pushed against surfaces of said transportation containers to repair dents or similar damage, said cross-arm member further including a second tubular member opposite to said first tubular arm, said second tubular arm includes a support member at its distal end to engage the surface opposite the surface being repaired thereby providing support and stability to said apparatus; d) a ratably mounted sleeve member mounting said cross-arm member to said pivoting arm, said rotably mounted sleeve member includes a sleeve extension inserted into a housing located at the distal end of said telescopic pivoting arm that allows said cross-arm member to be rotated about a 360 degrees axis with respect to said pivoting arm; e) fastening means to secure said cross-arm member in a predetermined position; g) a removable pneumo-hydraulic assembly including at least one hydraulic tank, two hydraulic pedals and a plurality of hoses to provide driving means to said pivoting arm's articulations and said first tubular arm, said pneumo-hydraulic assembly detachable from said platform so that said apparatus is more easily transported and so that said pneumo-hydraulic assembly is more ergonomically maintained and repaired; h) an air pressure input means to receive pressurized air from an external source, said input means being connected to said pneumo-hydraulic assembly, whereby said air pressure input means drives said pneumo-hydraulic assembly; and i) a control unit allowing a user to selectively adjust the height or extension of said pivoting arm or the extension of said first tubular arm.