Patent ID: 8307545
Filing Date: 2012-11-13
Classification: H02B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A lightweight portable electrical equipment racking tool adapted for remote operation, the racking tool comprising: a. a cart comprising: b. a first load bearing wheel connected to the first riser and a second load bearing wheel connected to the second riser; c. a first small wheel secured to the first support opposite the first load bearing wheel and a second small wheel secured to the second support opposite the second load bearing wheel, providing stabilization and enhanced swiveling; d. a fixed mast segment connected perpendicularly to the first slide support and to the first support; e. at least one moveable locking bracket secured to the fixed mast segment; f. a moving slide segment connected to the at least one moveable locking bracket, wherein the moving slide segment is adapted to extend above the base frame; g. at least one flanged moveable locking bracket secured to the moving slide segment opposite the at least one moveable locking bracket; h. a clutch assembly plate secured to the at least one flanged moveable locking bracket; i. a clutch bracket secured to the clutch assembly plate comprising a first side clutch bracket and a second side clutch bracket parallel to the first side clutch bracket; j. a gear assembly attached to the clutch bracket, wherein the gear assembly comprises a drive assembly motor; k. a motor control in communication with the gear assembly and secured to the clutch bracket, wherein the motor control comprises a motor control plug for receiving power and controller signals from a controller, and wherein the motor control communicates with the drive assembly motor to operate the gear assembly; l. a clutch connected to the clutch bracket; m. a drive coupling secured to the clutch; n. a power supply mounted between the first riser and the second riser for charging the controller; and o. a first support gusset secured between the first support and the fixed mast segment for keeping the at least one moveable locking bracket spaced apart from the first support.