Patent ID: 8708350

Claim:
Wheeled structure for handling and fitting panels or plates comprising a pole with a set of telescopic columns extending under action of a winch, an upper column accommodating a frame made from shaped elements for the accommodation, holding and presentation of plates and panels for fitting, the frame being pivotably mounted relative to a support structure associated with said frame so that the plates or panels can be presented vertically or horizontally and engaging with said upper column, first and second connected sub-assemblies articulated one relative to the other, and wherein said wheeled structure has conversion capability so that it can be handled by an operator on three wheels in a single plane for ground running operations, on two main wheels for conveyance, or from two secondary wheels so that a transverse position can be adjusted when fitting panels or plates vertically, the first sub-assembly being arranged to accommodate the main wheels and the secondary wheels and the second sub-assembly to accommodate the pole with the set of telescopic columns and the support frame for the plates or panels for fitting, the first and second sub-assemblies being rigidly connected by an assembly unit starting from which an arm is placed including a caster, the sub-assemblies depending on a relative angular position thereof, are used to fulfil various vertical and horizontal panel and plate fitting functions, and the pole is mobile relative to said main wheels, to the rear thereof when running on the ground, and to the fore of said main wheels when fitting the panels or plates vertically by lifting action on the first sub-assembly.