Patent ID: 7597154
Filing Date: 2009-10-06
Classification: E01H

Abstract:
1. A torque tube with slide out support platform system, comprising: a frame having a first side and a second side; a torque tube having a lumen, a first end and a second end, wherein said first end and said second end of said torque tube are attached between said first side and said second side of said frame respectively; wherein said torque tube is non-movably attached to said frame; a side opening within said first side of said frame exposing said lumen of the torque tube; a support platform slidably positioned within the torque tube within said opening of said first side of said frame, wherein said support platform is capable of supporting various types of control systems; a valve block attached to said support platform; a hydraulic motor attached within said torque tube near said second end of said torque tube; and a plurality of hydraulic hoses fluidly connected between said valve block and said hydraulic motor, wherein said hydraulic hoses extend within said torque tube.