Patent ID: 8910970
Filing Date: 2014-12-16
Classification: B25H,B62B

Abstract:
1. A rapidly collapsible stand comprising: a base frame adapted for supporting a machine tool, the base frame having a first lateral portion and a second lateral portion respectively located on opposite sides of the base frame; first and second pivot members pivotally disposed on the first lateral portion; a first supporting frame including first and second first legs pivotally engaging with the first and second pivot members, respectively, and a bottom bracket disposed between the two first legs; a first supporting unit pivotally disposed between the second lateral portion of the base frame and the first supporting frame; a second supporting frame including first and second second legs pivotally coupled to the first and second first legs, respectively, each of the second legs defining an end section oppositely positioned relative to the bottom bracket of the first supporting frame; and a second supporting unit for positioning the second supporting frame relative to the first supporting frame and pivotally coupled to said pivot members and said second legs; wherein, in an extended configuration, the first supporting frame and the second supporting frame are positioned outwardly away from each other such that the bottom bracket of the first supporting frame and the end sections of the second supporting frame are generally located at their farthest distance apart, the second supporting unit securely positioning the second supporting frame relative to the first supporting frame; wherein, in a folding configuration, the first supporting frame and the second supporting frame are oriented substantially parallel toward each other, the base frame is arranged substantially upright such that the second lateral portion of the base frame is located adjacent to the first supporting frame.