Patent ID: 8464994

Claim:
A folding tool stand, comprising: a base frame having a top end and a bottom end, and including a pair of first pivot holders outwardly extending therefrom; a leg support having a top end pivotally connected to the base frame between the top and bottom ends thereof by the pair of first pivot holders, wherein the leg support is pivotable between a first position adjacent the base frame when the folding stand is in the collapsed position, and a second position spaced from the base frame when the folding stand is in the supporting position; a platform supported on the base frame for relative movement with respect thereto, the platform having a first side pivotally and slidingly connected to the base frame and a second side opposed to the first side, wherein the first side is slidable along the base frame in the direction toward the top end of the leg support when the platform is changed to the collapsed position, and wherein the leg support is independently adjustable relative to the platform; a pair of second pivot holders downwardly extending from the first side of the platform and each second pivot holder pivotally coupled to a respective sliding sleeve slidingly received on the base frame, wherein movement of the sliding sleeves toward the first pivot holders collapses the platform toward the base frame and allows a center of gravity of the folding tool stand to be lowered; a pair of spring members carried on the base frame and retained between the sliding sleeves and the first pivot holders, wherein a first end of each spring member is secured to the respective sliding sleeve, and a second opposite end of each spring member abuts one of the first pivot holders; and at least one link pivotally coupled between the second side of the platform and the base frame, wherein the at least one link guides and supports the second side of the platform spaced away from the base frame when the folding stand is in the supporting position, and the at least one link guides and supports the second side of the platform adjacent the base frame when the folding stand is in the collapsed position.