Patent ID: 7103952
Filing Date: 2006-09-12
Classification: B64F,F01D,F05D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An engine loader and transport assembly adapted to engage an aircraft engine assembly, comprising: a motorized drive assembly engageable with a floor surface; an engagement unit positioned proximate the drive assembly and partially surrounding a working space, the engagement unit including a pair of coupling assemblies positioned on opposing lateral sides of the working space that are adapted to be selectively coupleable to the aircraft engine assembly when the aircraft engine assembly is positioned at least partially within the working space, wherein the engagement unit includes an upper deck positioned proximate the aircraft engine assembly and adapted to support at least one person, wherein the upper deck includes at least one panel slideably extendible toward the working space; and a lifting assembly operatively coupled to the drive assembly and to the engagement unit and adapted to selectively raise and lower the engagement unit with respect to the floor surface.