Patent ID: 7434521
Filing Date: 2008-10-14
Classification: B66F,E04G

Abstract:
1. An articulable platform, adjustable to and from an “H” shape to a “U” shape, said platform being attachable to the distal end of an articulable support arm of a transport vehicle, said platform arranged to adjustably surround an elevated chimney on at least three sides thereof, said platform comprising: a rectilinear lower anchor plate centrally disposed within an elongated rectilinearly shaped lower support frame bridging member; a rectilinear rear anchor plate connected perpendicularly to said lower anchor plate, said rectilinear rear anchor plate being centrally and connectively disposed within an elongated rectilinear rear wall bridging member; a right sidewall frame and a left sidewall frame connected to respective end portions of said elongated rear wall frame, and also connected to respective end portions of said lower support frame bridging member; and a right sidewall slidably disposed within said right sidewall frame, and a left sidewall slidably disposed within said left sidewall frame, to provide adjustable “side” portions to said platform, said side portions being movable away from and returnable towards said rear wall frame, and articulable around an elevated structure for supporting personnel and equipment thereat.