Patent ID: 8646702
Filing Date: 2014-02-11
Classification: A01M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fold structure for a boom, the boom including an inner boom portion having an inner boom portion top surface and an outer boom portion having an outer boom portion top surface wherein in a working position the inner boom portion is aligned lengthwise with the outer boom portion, the fold structure comprising: a bracket; a first hinge coupled to the bracket and configured to be pivotally coupled to the inner boom portion; and a second hinge coupled to the bracket and configured to be pivotally coupled to the outer boom portion; wherein the first hinge is configured to allow the outer boom portion to rotate approximately 180 degrees in a first direction such that the outer boom portion overlies the inner boom portion placing the boom in a first folded position and the second hinge is configured to allow the outer boom portion to rotate approximately 180 degrees in a second direction that is approximately perpendicular to the first direction such that the inner boom portion top surface is in a facing relationship with the outer boom portion top surface, placing the boom in a second folded position.