AU2013205835B1 - Advance panel stand ( a.p.s ) - Google Patents

Abstract

IP Australia patent INVENTOR: Khanh Xia Ma - Reference No: 0412142579 AUTOMOTIVE: A.P.S (ADVANCE PANEL STAND) Abstract The Item is for the use in the automotive panel beater and spray painting industry and will be used for the purpose of placement of the panel to be painted. The item itself has a base frame supported by four (4) castor wheels two of which will have a brake lever. The base will have a vertical support post with another post inserted (telescopic) that can be adjusted to suite workmen of different heights. The top section of the item will be connected to the extension post and will have supports to enable to hold various panels. The item will support one, two or three panels which are secured allowing the panels to be painted simultaneously. A pedal mechanism, that will allow the spray painter to tilt the item from a horizontal position to a vertical position (90 degrees) in order to paint without the panels being dismounted. 19 claims, 8 drawing sheets

Description

IP Australia patent INVENTOR: Khanh Xia Ma - Reference No: 0412142579 Page 1 of 6 FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention generally relates to the supporting of vehicle replacement panels at various angels to allow for several panels to be painted. An excellent design panel stand for use in the automotive industry. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION From the working background in the motor vehicle smash repair industry, it would appear that the usual method of spray painting replacement panels is impractical, time consuming and needlessly expensive. The design of this invention alleviates the unnecessary procedures of a tired and old method. This invention offers a fundamental capability change for practical use and cost saving. A modern approach to servicing the smash industry. This invention is of high quality construction and is designed to support the whole front end panels from various vehicle manufacturers. The benefits by using such equipment provides for easier application of paint to the panel, time efficient, easier manoeuvrability of the panels. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The invention generally comprises of a base support with fours caster wheels and brake for safety when placing or removing panels. The centre post extension control connects to the upper main supporting structure, from the main support it have the two rear main support and top front support that enable for the fitment of attachments to secure the panel.

IP Australia patent INVENTOR: Khanh Xia Ma - Reference No: 0412142579 Page 2 of 6 The attachments will come in two (2) variations to allow for the panel to be secured on the stand. The option of attachments will allow for the panel to be mounted, based on the various mounting points specific to the many and varied manufactured panels. The invention also allows for the addition of the front main extension that will allow to support additional panels on either side of the invention. This is optional for European car manufactures or for special vehicles. This would enable a total of three (3) panels to be mounted on the stand. The item is also designed to be collapsible (folded) and stored in an upright position and therefore allowing for more working space within the warehouse / panel shop. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Below is a description of the invention in order to obtain a better understanding of the concept. FIG. 1 Perspective view of the Invention show supporting base with caster wheels. FIG. 2 Perspective view of the complete automotive Advance panel stand (A.P.S) FIG. 3 Main upper support which connects to the base that can be adjusted to obtain a suitable working height. FIG. 4 Left hand side extension which provide support for additional panel. Also can be adjusted at varying angles to align panels for painting.

IP Australia patent INVENTOR: Khanh Xia Ma - Reference No: 0412142579 Page 3 of 6 FIG. 5 Right hand side extension which provide support for additional panel. Also can be adjusted at varying angles to align panels for painting. FIG. 6-7 Left and right panel support as above figures 4 & 5 shown as folded / stored state. FIG. 8 Supporting base as above figure 1, shown as folded, collapsible for upright storage. FIG. 9 Item shown in full in a collapsible state and therefore allowing for more working space within the warehouse / panel shop. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Description of the invention is the perspective view of automotive painting stand. Constructed in accordance with the design and generally referenced by numeral FIG 2 is in general design, fabricated of a rigid material i. e steel, high tensile metal and aluminium. 1. Centre Member Support Base 2. Rear Member support is wide for stability 3. Front Member is narrow for easy movement and storage 4. Centre Member Rear Bracket Bolts 5. Centre pole extension control 6. Rear Support loading Pole 7. Plastic loading Protector 8. Vertical Support Bracket to support frame when stored at an angle allowing the wheels to lift off the floor. 9. Adjustable Knob for working height I P Australia patent INVENTOR: Khanh Xia Ma - REF: 0412142579, application no: 2013205835 Page 4 of 6 10. Castor Wheels 11. Tilt and adjustable cable 12. Front Castor Wheels with Solid Brakes 13. Foot Pedal Release Mechanism 14. Centre Member Front Support Bracket (joins centre member to front member) 15. Centre Member Bracket Supporting Centre Pole 16. Centre Member Bracket Bolt (high tensile steel) 17. Deadlock Bolt (high tensile steel) 18. Secure Release Bolt (high tensile steel) 19. Centre Pole Bracket bolt securer 20. Main Support Rear Bracket 21, Rear Pole Support Bracket 22. Rear Support Bolt 23. Centre Member Front Support Bolts 24 Centre Pole Extension Upper Control 25 Main Controller Tilt and Sliding Support 26 Main Controller Interlock - to tilt panels at various angles (high tensile) 27 Main Member Controller 28 Rear Main Member Support 29 Right hand Rear Main Member Sliding Bar 30 Left hand Rear Main Member Sliding Bar 31 Rack Gears for Rear Main Member Sliding Adjustment 32 Pinion Gear Adjustable Handle 33 Right Main Rear Panel Brace - Solid 34 Left Main Rear Panel Brace - Solid 35 T-Bar Link Bolt 36 Right Hand Main Front Sliding Panel Brace - (Optional) 37 Left Hand Main Front Sliding Panel Brace - (Optional) 38 Centre Main Supporting Sliding Bracket Panel Controller 39 Centre Main Upper Supporting Brace 40 Front Main.Member Controller Extension Bar I P Australia patent INVENTOR: Khanh Xia Ma - REF: 0412142579, application no: 2013205835 Page 5 of 6 41 Front End Main Member Linkage Supporting Panel Bracket-Base 42 Front End Main member Linkage Supporting Upper Brace 43 Tilt Handle 44 Adjustable Knob 45 Right Hand Front Main supporting Extension Bar(Optional for European Car Manufacturers) for additional panel support i.e. front guards 46 Left Hand Front Main supporting Extension Bar (Optional for European Car Manufactures) for Additional Panel Support i.e. front guards 47 Left And Right Rear Extension Controller For Additional Panel Support 48 Left and Right Controller Front Extension Bar 49 Left Hand Rear Supporting Bracket Link 50 Left Hand Front Extension Bar support Bracket Link 51 Left Hand Rear end Controller Support Brace - Base For Additional Panel 52 Left Hand Front end Controller Support Brace - Base For Additional Panel 53 Left And Right Front Extension Bar for Additional Panel Support i.e. Front Guard 54 Left And Right Rear Extension Bar for Additional Panel Support i.e. Front Guard 55 Left Hand Rear Extension Support Bracket Link Bolt 56 Left And Right Rear extension Tilt Controlling For Better Refinish 57 Left And Right Rear extension Tilt Guard Panel Protection 58 Adjustable Knobs 59 Left And Right Rear Extension Adjustable Controller Bolts 60 Left Hand Front Extension Bar Bracket Link Bolt 61 Left Hand Rear Extension Controlling Post For Additional Supporting Panel 62 Left and Right extension Controlling Lever Mechanism 63 Left Hand Front Extension Controlling Post For Additional Supporting Panel 64 Top Fitting of Controlling Post -threaded 65 Right Hand Rear Supporting Bracket Link 66 Right Hand Front Extension Bar Bracket Link 67 Right Hand Front end Controller Support Brace - base for additional panel 68 Right Hand Rear end Controller Support Brace - base for additional panel 69 Main Controller Knob for various panels and when stored I P Australia patent INVENTOR: Khanh Xia Ma - REF: 0412142579, application no: 2013205835 Page 6 of 6 70 Right Hand Rear Controlling Post For Additional Supporting Panel 71 Right Hand Front Controlling Post for Additional Supporting Panel 72 Right Hand Rear Extension Bar Bracket Bolt Link 73 Right Hand Front Extension Bar Bracket Bolt Link 74 90 Degree Insert thread Attachment (Optional) 75 Thread Insert Attachment (Optional) 76 hook attachment (Optional) 77 Hook And Latch Attachment (Optional) An advanced panel stand design that has a wide base frame and solid centre pole extension control that connects the upper extension post and the main upper support and when the panel is mounted you are able to tilt the handle arm vertically by releasing the foot pedal mechanism control. The back pole will assist in supporting the panel and therefore there are no concerns on how large or heavy the panel is. A bracket brace linkage with hook attachment (fig 2, 33) can be used to support a bonnet which will catch at one side of bonnet hinge hole or panel hole at a close position. Depending on the various types of manufacturer panel, a ratchet wrench will operate the rack and gear pinion simultaneously to allow the hook attachment (fig 2, 34) to vary in order to allow for the various widths and therefore will catch both sides of the bonnet hinge hole or panel hole. The hook / latch attachment (fig 2, 42) at the front will catch the bonnet hook position as it is lowered to a flat position. The centre bracket brace has both side extension bars to support European panel and also support additional panels i. e front guards when necessary, otherwise both extension bar will folded away when not in use. The two (2) additional supporting bars can be used in conjunction with the extension bars to allow for the panel i.e. guards to connect and therefore you are able to paint bonnet and guards simultaneously allowing for better time efficiency and easier manoeuvrability of the panels that you are working on.

Claims (8)

1. An advance panel stand support having a base frame has four castor wheels, two of which have a brake to prevent the base frame from moving. The base has a wide wheel base on one end to allow for stability and a narrow wheel base at the front to allow for movement around the invention. The panel support comprises of the centre pole extension control has a solid release pin for it to collapse (folding), and the rear pole assists in supporting the panel until it is mounted properly and then folded away when not in use. An upper pole extension control securing pivot bracket with a foot pedal mechanism and cable control supporting a main cross member bar from one end of the handle to tilt various panels to different angles and vertically upward. The rear main support member is to be controlled by a gear and rack pinion for each side to slide in and outward at the same time by the control gear pinion.

2. A support, according to claim 1 wherein said centre pole extension control connecting to the main upper pole extension control and said upper member support, has a gear and rack pinion that allows for the ends to each side to be adjusted simultaneously to allow for varying lengths of the panel that it will support. The rack and pinion is controlled by a ratchet wrench located on the upper main rear member.

3. A support according to claim 2 wherein said Upper Rear main member supporting panel has bracket brace linkage with hook attachment with optional hook threaded insert attachment and 90 degree insert threaded attachment (there are a total of three varying type attachments for different technique of use). IP Australia Patent INVENTOR: KHANH XIA MA - REF 0412142579, application no: 2013205835 Page 8

4. A support according to claim 3 wherein said upper main supporting centre slide bracket brace, (Optional) that supports both extension bar on each side which has a sliding bracket brace(fig 2, 36, 37) that allows you to attach a longer hook attachment. it also allows support for the additional panels (fig 2, 47, 48) (Optional for European car manufacturers and special panel), i.e. front guards.

5. The support according to claim 1 wherein said the front handle arm supporting the panel bracket brace linkage has an attachment to securely hook and latch the panel into position.

6. The invention according to any one of the previous claims wherein said consists left and right hand additional supporting bars (fig 2, 53, 54 and 47, 48) that also support the left and right extension controlling lever mechanism (fig 2, 62) and it also serves as an additional support all post bar attachment known as the additional panel support.

7. The invention according to any one of the previous claims wherein said consists of a left and right hand rear supporting bar (fig 2, 29, 30) that allows to support panel and it also serves as an additional support for the attachment known as the additional panel support i. e. support front guards, and said design continues into the front extension and rear main supporting member and securing for additional panel by adjustment knob.

8. The support according to claim 6 and claim 7 wherein said allows for the connection of an additional panel support on the left and right hand side of the stand to support front guards with positioning posts located on either side of the additional panel. Various sliding adjustments can be performed on the extension bar as required for different panel and secures panel by the use of an adjustment knob.