Patent ID: 6467746
Filing Date: 2002-10-22
Classification: B60S,B62H

Abstract:
A support apparatus for use with a horizontal support surface, the support apparatus comprising:a platform having a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, the second surface having a threaded member disposed thereon; a jack screw having a set of threads capable of engaging with the threaded member such that rotation of the jack screw causes the jack screw to move toward and away from the platform; a bearing plate connected to the jack screw and capable of rotating relative to the jack screw on a set of bearings; and, a set of rolling devices attached to the bottom of the platform; wherein the jack screw is capable of lowering the bearing plate into engagement with the support surface such that the platform rotates relative to the support surface and the jack screw is capable of raising the bearing plate off of the support surface such that the rolling devices engage with the support surface for translatory movement of the platform.