Patent ID: 7810799
Filing Date: 2010-10-12
Classification: B25H

Abstract:
1. An engine test stand comprising: a frame having first and second side rails and first and second cross-members connected to the first and second side rails; a central cross-member attached between the first and second side rails, the central cross-member positioned between the first and second cross-members; a plurality of engine supports having a mechanism which is removably attachable to the central cross-member, the plurality of engine supports configured to support an engine at an elevated position above the frame, the plurality of engine supports being moveable between and securable in a first elevated position and a second substantially horizontal collapsed position; a radiator support positioned on the first cross-member, the radiator support having a pivoting mechanism to allow the radiator support to move between a first elevated position and a second substantially horizontal collapsed position; and a plurality of secondary engine supports positioned on the second cross-member, the plurality of secondary engine supports having a pivoting mechanism to allow the plurality of secondary engine supports to move between a first elevated position and a second substantially horizontal collapsed position.