Self-elevating platform employing actuators
US8997435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H12/344
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method including arranging a plurality of actuators into an operating position, arranging a first upper frame and a second upper frame proximate the actuators, attaching a support to the first upper frame and the second upper frame, wherein the support is located above the actuators, and extending the actuators to engage the support. The method also includes extending the actuators to raise the support, the first upper frame, and the second upper frame to a first position, arranging a first middle frame below the first upper frame and a second middle frame below the second upper frame, retracting the actuators to lower the support, the first upper frame, and the second upper frame to a second position, and attaching the first upper frame to the first middle frame and attaching the second upper frame to the second middle frame.
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