Patent ID: 8172194

Claim:
An apparatus for transporting equipment, comprising: a first platform having a substantially planar first surface; a second platform having a substantially planar second surface substantially parallel to the first surface, the second platform mechanically coupled to the first platform via a plurality of compression springs allowing movement of the second platform relative to the first platform; and a damping assembly configured to dampen movement of the second platform relative to the first platform, the damping assembly including: an arm located between the first surface and the second surface, the arm pivotally coupled to the first platform at an elbow and slidably coupled to the second platform, the arm including: a first extension extending from the elbow, the first extension having a first end distal relative to the elbow, the first end coupled to the second platform; and a second extension nonparallel to the first extension and extending from the elbow, the second extension having a second end distal relative to the elbow; and a shock absorber coupled between the first platform and the second end of the arm, such that the shock absorber dampens rotation of the arm to dampen movement of the second platform relative to the first platform.