Patent ID: 7556160
Filing Date: 2009-07-07
Classification: B66C

Abstract:
1. A removable cover support system for supporting a cover of a cover assembly having a cover support extension and a cover flange having cover flange holes, said system comprising: a cover flange securing base assembly having a base member and a securing mechanism slidably insertable through at least one of said cover flange holes, said securing mechanism operably connected to said base member; a retaining sleeve connected to said securing base assembly; a swingarm assembly having a swingarm post rotatably supported by said retaining sleeve; a set screw connected to one of the group consisting of said cover flange securing base assembly and said retaining sleeve wherein one end of said set screw is configured for engagement with one of the group consisting of said cover support extension and the peripheral edge of said cover flange; and a lifting mechanism connected to a swingarm of said swingarm assembly, said lifting mechanism operably connected to said cover.