Patent ID: 7694921

Claim:
An A-frame-style automotive dismantler's stand, comprising: a top platform, at least portions of which ( 1 ) contact components under or around a vehicle when the stand is in use and, ( 2 ) define the width of the stand at the top; a horizontal base, having first and second ends, which extends perpendicularly to the length of a vehicle when the stand is in use; a first free-standing diagonal column assembly, including: a first main diagonal column, which is angled inwardly and upwardly toward the center of the stand; and a first vertical load support, which is affixed to the first main diagonal column; and a second free-standing diagonal column assembly, including: a second main diagonal column, which is angled inwardly and upwardly toward the center of the stand; and a second vertical load support, which is affixed to the main diagonal column; bottom portions of the first diagonal column assembly are firmly attached to the first end of the horizontal base and bottom portions of the second diagonal column assembly are firmly attached to the second, opposite end of the horizontal base and the top platform is secured to top portions of the first and second diagonal column assemblies to support the top platform horizontally and in parallel relation to the length of the horizontal base.