Patent ID: 6604737
Filing Date: 2003-08-12
Classification: B25H,F21V

Abstract:
A utility workstation comprising:a holding assembly comprising work holding means for accepting a workpiece and mounting means for detachably, rotatably attaching said work holding means wherein said holding assembly includes a plurality of attachments variously configured for various sundry workpieces; a headblock assembly comprising a rotatable, horizontally disposed support member having means for detachably, vertically rotatably receiving said mounting member of said holding assembly wherein friction means comprising a friction bar member is employed for maintaining said holding assembly at a stationary position; a crossbar assembly comprising a rotatable, horizontally disposed support member having means for receiving sad headblock assembly; a shaft assembly comprising a vertically disposed support member having means for receiving said crossbar assembly whereby said holding assembly, said headblock assembly, said crossbar assembly, and said shaft assembly in combination allow said workpiece to be swiveled without adjustment from a retracted position to a working position where said workpiece is suspended at a chosen location and orientation within the range permitted by said assemblies; and a base assembly.