Patent ID: 6318699
Filing Date: 2001-11-20
Classification: B25H

Abstract:
A powered engine stand for rotatably positioning a heavy engine comprising:a rollable base;an unright post secured to said post;support means on said post for movably supporting an engine;powered means carried on said post and operably coupled to said support means for controllably rotating said engine;said support means includes a rotatable shaft cantilevered outwardly from a selected end of said post;a mounting plate carried on said shaft in close proximity to said post for detachably retaining said engine in a cantilevered position over said base;said powered means includes a D. C. motor operably connected to said shaft;a speed control coupled to said motor;a drive reduction mechanism interconnecting said motor with said shaft;a bearing interposed between said motor and said shaft; andsaid control means includes a hand-held pendant mounted on said post by a swivel whereby a mechanic can readily move about said post and base in controllable operation of said motor operation and engine rotation.