Extendable support structures

申请公布号：

US2006101731(A1)

申请号：

US20050079165

申请日期：

2005.03.14

申请公布日期：

2006.05.18

发明人：

HANSON STUART C.;PENZ FREDERIK D.

分类号：

E04H12/18;B60P1/43;E01D15/12;E04G1/15

主分类号：

E04H12/18

摘要：

Various types of extendable support structures provide a lateral dimension that is defined by at least one lazy tong, and the longitudinal dimension is variable by extension and retraction of the at least one lazy tong. The extendable structure may include a plurality of adjacent and attached lazy tongs that are capable of supporting a significant load through the interconnection of the adjacent lazy tongs forming the structure. The extendable structure may be fully retracted to minimize the longitudinal dimension and thereby provide a compact structure, such as one that can be easily transported or stored. The extendable structure may be extended to a length as required for a particular purpose and limited to a maximum longitudinal dimension when the structure is being used to support a load. As such the various types of extendable support structures may be used in many scenarios, such as for providing a loading ramp, bridge, walkway, or working surface.