Patent ID: 6170613
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: B66B

Abstract:
An autonomous tilting platform unit for infrastructure work over a 0-90.degree. slanted surface, comprising:a carriage assembly having front and rear portions provided respectively with means for gliding against the slanted surface;a platform assembly pivotally connected to the carriage assembly at the front portion thereof;an autonomous motor unit mounted on the carriage assembly through a pendulum assembly;a jack means extending between the carriage assembly and the platform assembly, powered by the motor unit for adjustably tilting the platform assembly with respect to the carriage assembly;a winch means mounted on the carriage assembly, powered by the motor unit, for hoisting the platform unit along the slanted surface, the winch means having a flexible means for attaching the carriage assembly at an upward point on the slanted surface; anda control means mounted on the platform assembly, for operating the motor unit and controlling the jack means and the winch means.