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A transporter (10) for moving itself and a load (12) between storage and work positions at different levels. The transporter (10) includes a lift assembly (16) and a support assembly (14) pivotally or slidably mounted on the lift assembly (16). The lift assembly (16) is operatively connected to the

A transporter (10) for moving itself and a load (12) between storage and work positions at different levels. The transporter (10) includes a lift assembly (16) and a support assembly (14) pivotally or slidably mounted on the lift assembly (16). The lift assembly (16) is operatively connected to the support assembly (14) for movement between transporting and storage positions. The support assembly (14) includes wheels (26, 37) for providing movement for the entire unit in either the transport position or the storage position.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.] A transporter for moving itself and a load between a first surface disposed at a lower level and a second surface disposed at a higher level, the transporter comprising:a load-holding member having a bottom wall;a lift assembly connected to said load-holding member and operable to r

[ I claim:] [1.] A transporter for moving itself and a load between a first surface disposed at a lower level and a second surface disposed at a higher level, the transporter comprising:a load-holding member having a bottom wall;a lift assembly connected to said load-holding member and operable to raise and lower said load-holding member;a support assembly for supporting said load-holding member, said support assembly including a leg member rotatably mounted on said lift assembly for movement between a lower transport position and an upper stored position when said bottom wall is in contact with the second surface to support said load-holding member on the second surface; andwheel means on said leg member for providing movement for said support assembly, lift assembly and load-holding member, such that when said leg member is in either said lower transport position or said upper stored position only said wheel means on said leg member contact the first or second surface.