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A flight case (24) for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console (26), having a main platform frame (28) that includes a pair of collapsible legs (30) each with reversible swivel casters (36) and a plurality of upright sockets having gas springs (48). When the flight case (24) is positioned on

A flight case (24) for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console (26), having a main platform frame (28) that includes a pair of collapsible legs (30) each with reversible swivel casters (36) and a plurality of upright sockets having gas springs (48). When the flight case (24) is positioned on its side for transportation the casters (36) face outward; when positioned horizontally the casters (36) are rotated downward for resting on a hard surface. A sub frame (50) is located inside the frame (28) and is configured to receive the audio mixing console (26). A removable top (54), with side casters (56) and locking mechanisms (58) is placed over the frame (50). When the locking mechanisms are rotated, the frame (50) and the top (54) are elevated by the gas springs (48), permitting the top (54) to be removed leaving the frame (50) for supporting the audio mixing console (26) exposed ready for use. The frame (50) is then pulled outward forming a shelf creating room for a sound engineers legs.

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1. A flight case for both shipping and supporting an audio mixing console comprising:a) a main platform frame having sufficient structural integrity for shipping by air or by road transportation,b) a pair of collapsible legs arcuately attached to the main platform, each leg having a plurality of rev

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A flight case for both shipping and supporting an audio mixing console comprising:a) a main platform frame having sufficient structural integrity for shipping by air or by road transportation,b) a pair of collapsible legs arcuately attached to the main platform, each leg having a plurality of reversible swivel casters affixed thereon such that when the flight case is positioned on its side for transportation the casters face outward and when the flight case is positioned horizontally the casters may be rotated to face downward for resting on a hard surface,c) a plurality of upright sockets affixed within the main platform frame on an outer edge of the frame's inner surface,d) a plurality of gas springs disposed within the upright sockets and attached to the frame on one end,e) a positional console sub frame located inside main platform frame contiguously engaging the gas springs within the sockets, said sub frame configured to receive an audio mixing console, andf) a removable top with side casters slideably interfacing around the upright sockets of the main platform frame, said top having a plurality of locking mechanisms for attaching the top to the frame, further, when the legs are extended and the case is positioned horizontally, as the locking mechanisms are manually rotated, the sub frame and the top are elevated in concert by the extendable urging of the gas springs, such that the top may be manually removed leaving the sub frame for supporting an audio mixing console that is exposed ready for use including attaching electrical cables and connectors.2. The flight case for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console as recited in claim 1 further wherein said main platform frame further comprises a structural aluminum angle construction covered with a plurality of aluminum diamond plate replaceable skins.3. The flight case for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console as recited in claim 1 further comprising a plurality of receptacles integrally formed into said main platform frame wherein said collapsible legs lock into said receptacles for stability and rigidity.4. The flight case for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console as recited in claim 1 wherein said reversible swivel casters are partially inverted by manually rotating 45 degrees relative to the legs.5. The flight case for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console as recited in claim 1 wherein said reversible swivel casters further comprise an opposed outside corner caster having a swivel lock and brake.6. The flight case for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console as recited in claim 1 wherein said main platform frame further comprising a plurality of spring clips attached thereon for holding the legs in a collapsed position against the frame's bottom surface.7. The flight case for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console as recited in claim 1 wherein each upright socket having a slot therein for receiving the sub frame and permitting the sub frame to slide freely in a vertical position as urged by extension of the gas spring contained within.8. The flight case for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console as recited in claim 1 wherein said gas springs are rated from between 25 lbs (11.35 kg) and 100 lbs (45.4 kg) more than console weight when mounted on the sub frame.9. The flight case for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console as recited in claim 1 further comprising said sub frame configured to slide an audio mixing console resting thereon, outside of the main platform frame to form a cantilevered shelf permitting a sound engineer to sit easily in front thereof with ample leg room.10. The flight case for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console as recited in claim 1 wherein said sub frame further comprising a plurality of sliders made of a thermoplastic.11. The flight case for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console as recited in claim 1 wherein said removable top side casters comprise a plurality of swivel-locking casters disposed on one lateral side of the top, thus permitting manual transportation of the top for storage at a venue and loading and shipping of the entire flight case.12. The flight case for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console as recited in claim 1 wherein said locking mechanism further comprises a knob attached to a shaft on one end and an acme threaded plug on the other, further, an acme threaded stud attached to a base is connected to the main platform frame, securing means positioned between the knob and the flight case top rotatably fasten the shaft to the top, such that rotating the knob interfaces the plug with the stud, thereby moving the top up or down according to the direction of knob rotation.13. The flight case for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console as recited in claim 1 wherein said top further comprising an inner protective liner shell disposed within the removable top for shielding an audio mixing console stored within the flight case.14. The flight case for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console as recited in claim 13 wherein said inner protective liner shell is made of fiberglass or an acetyl homopolymer.15. The flight case for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console as recited in claim 13 further comprising a foam cushion attached onto said fiberglass inner protective liner's inside surface.16. A flight case for both shipping and supporting an audio mixing console comprising:a) a main platform frame,b) at least a pair of collapsible legs having casters, said legs rotatably attached to said main platform,c) a plurality of upright sockets attached within the main platform frame,d) a plurality of gas springs disposed within the upright sockets,e) a sub frame located inside said frame contiguously engaging the gas springs within the sockets, said sub frame configured to receive an audio mixing console, andf) a removable top slideably interfacing over the upright sockets, said top having a plurality of locking mechanisms for attaching the top to the frame, further, when the case is positioned horizontally and as the locking mechanisms are manually rotated, the sub frame and the top are elevated in concert by the urging of the gas springs, thus permitting the top to be removed and the sub frame and console exposed.17. A flight case for both shipping and supporting an audio mixing console comprising:a) a platform frame having collapsible legs with casters, and a plurality of gas spring containing upright sockets,b) a sub frame located inside said frame contiguously engaging the gas springs within the sockets, said sub frame configured to receive an audio mixing console, andc) a removable top having locking mechanisms slideably interfacing over the upright sockets, further, when the case is positioned horizontally and when the locking mechanisms are actuated, the sub frame and the top are elevated in concert by the urging of the gas springs permitting the top to be removed exposing the sub frame and console.