Patent ID: 6511275
Filing Date: 2003-01-28
Classification: B66F,E04F

Abstract:
Apparatus for supporting sheet material panels for being lifted on a lift platform having a plurality of straight, spaced-apart horizontal rails disposed around a periphery of and above a platform floor of a said lifting platform comprising:a pair of panel-supporting legs attachable to said rails, each said leg comprising a rigid post having a top end, a bottom end, a middle portion, a first side and a second side; each said leg at said top end having an upper clamp connected thereto and adapted for being attached to an upper one of said rails, said upper clamp extending from a first side of said post toward said rail when attached; each said leg also having a lower clamp connected thereto at a said middle portion, said lower clamp extending from said first side of said post and adapted for attachment to a lower one of said rails; each said leg also having a lower clamp connected thereto at a said middle portion, said lower clamp extending from said first side of said post and adapted for attachment to a lower one of said rails; each said leg at said bottom end having support members defining a panel-receiving channel at said second side facing away from said rails; whereby a panel may be placed on edge in said channels and supported for lifting; said lower clamp is connected to said leg by means including a standoff member whereby said bottom end of said leg may be projected outward at a selected angle when installed.