Patent ID: 8113028

Claim:
A mobile platform module used with different machines in a rolling mill train, the platform module comprising a horizontal polygonal platform foundation surface ( 2 ); at least some of control units ( 4 ), drives ( 5 ), drive consoles ( 5 a ), distribution blocks ( 6 ), valve units ( 7 ) mounted on the platform surface; and a plurality of supply, discharge, distribution conduits for connecting at least some of control units ( 4 ), drives ( 5 ), drive consoles ( 5 a ), distribution blocks ( 6 ), valve units ( 7 ), with respective fixed conduits of the machine ( 3 ) associated with respective functional components of the machine, wherein the platform is arrangeable in proximity of the machine and is adjustable at a predetermined distance therefrom and at adjustable predetermined lateral position and height relative to the machine dependent on dimensions of the machine, and wherein the at least some of the control units ( 4 ), drives ( 5 ), drive consoles ( 5 a ), distribution blocks ( 6 ), valve units ( 7 ) are distributed over the platform foundation surface ( 2 ) in accordance with functions thereof with regard to the machine.