Patent ID: 8312957
Filing Date: 2012-11-20
Classification: B62D,E01C,E04G

Abstract:
1. A mobile apparatus for supporting a concrete hose from a concrete pump comprising: a frame supported for movement over a surface by a front pair of wheels and a rear pair of wheels; a steering mechanism associated with each said front and rear pairs of wheels, each wheel being pivotally supported for movement about a generally vertical axis, said steering mechanism being operable to pivot each said wheel in said pair of wheels about the corresponding said generally vertical axis through an arcuate angle of at least 90 degrees so that each said wheel is positionable in a longitudinally extending orientation and in a transversely extending orientation, said front pair of wheels being pivotally positionable independently of said rear pair of wheels; and an attachment apparatus for selectively supporting said concrete hose, said attachment apparatus including a front horn member and a rear horn member positionable to support said concrete hose when placed into engagement therewith.