Patent ID: 8307818
Filing Date: 2012-11-13
Classification: F24S,G01S,H01L,H02S,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A drive mechanism comprising: a fixed surface; said fixed surface having a platform pivot portion; a rotatable output shaft supported on said fixed surface by at least one support bearing; a worm gear fixed to one end of said output shaft; a locking arm in rollable contact with said fixed surface; a drive platform in pivotable contact with said locking arm at a first end and a drive mechanism disposed at the other end; said drive platform in pivotable contact with said platform pivot; said drive platform having a locked position and a disengaged position whereby said locked position allows said drive mechanism to remain in mesh with said worm gear and further whereby said disengaged position allows said worm gear to rotate freely; and a means to power said drive mechanism.