GB2517687A

GB2517687A - Advance Panel Stand

Info

Publication number: GB2517687A
Application number: GB1315170.9A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Xia Khanh Ma
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2013-08-27
Filing date: 2013-08-27
Publication date: 2015-03-04
Anticipated expiration: 2033-08-27
Also published as: GB201315170D0; GB2517687B

Abstract

The Item is a stand for the use in the automotive and spray painting industry and will be used for the purpose of placement of a panel to be painted. The item itself has a base frame 1 supported by four caster wheels 10 two of which will have a brake 12 lever. The base will have a vertical support post 5 which connects to the upper main supporting structure. The top section of the item 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. The stand may be foldable or collapsible for storage (see figure 6-9).

Description

Advance Panel Stand

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.

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.

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 & S 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 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 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 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 1-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 Front Main Member Controller Extension Bar 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

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 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 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 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 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 Right Hand Rear Controlling Post For Additional Supporting Panel 71 Right Hand Front Controlling Post for Additional Supporting Panel 72 Right Hand Rear [xtension Bar Bracket Bolt link 73 Right Hand Front Extension Bar Bracket Bolt Link 74 90 Degree Insert thread Attachment (Optional) Thread Insert Attachment (Optional) 76 Hook And Latch Attachment (Optional) 77 Hook Attachment for panel (Optional

Claims

THE GENERALLY RELATED INVENTION ARE CLAIMS FOR1. The supporting base frame has four castor wheels, two of which have a brake to prevent the invention 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 centre pole 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.
2. The Invention upper main rear member support has a rack and pinion gear that allows for the ends to each side to be adjusted simultaneously to allow for varying lengths of the panels that it will support. The rack and pinion is controlled by a handle located on the upper main rear member.
3. Upper Rear main member supporting panel by bracket brace linkage with hook attachment or threaded insert attachment and 90 degree insert threaded attachment (Optional).
4. The invention main supporting centre slide bracket brace, (Optional) and supports both extension bar with sliding bracket brace, (Optional for European car manufacturers and special panel,) for additional panel support i.e. front guards.
5. The inventions main front end linkage supporting panel brace which has an attachment to securely latch the panel.
6. Left and right hand rear extension bar supports front guards, design continues into the rear main supporting and securing adjustment knob. a
7. Left and right hand front extension bar support i.e. front guard, design continues into the left and right front main extension bar and securing adjustment knob.
8. Left and right of centre extension bar support i.e. front guard, slide back and forward as required by different manufactured panel.
9. Left and right hand Rear extension controlling support brace for controlling post with top end threated, high and low for various panels.
10. Left and right hand front extension controlling support brace for controlling post with top end threaded, to secure without the panel being dismounted.
11. Left front and Rear extension bar linkage bolt for flexibility.
12. Left Rear extension tilt lever for controlling better refinish.
13. Right front and Rear extension bar linkage bolt for flexibility.
14. Right Rear extension tilt lever for controlling better refinish.
15. Left and right extension control lever mechanism interlock.
16. Foot pedal release mechanism and cable.
17. Hook attachment to secure panel for different direction.
18. Front main hook and latch attachment.
19. Threaded insert attachment (Optional).Amendments to the claims have been filed as followsCLAIMSAn advanced panel stand for supporting articles to be painted, the stand having castor-type wheels, two of which have a brake to prevent the base from moving and it has a wide wheel base on one end to allow for stability and a narrow wheels base at the front to give easy access when in use; and the support comprises of a centre pole extension control that is adjustable to accommodate a range of article sizes with a solid release pin to allow collapsibility in an upright position and the rear pole assists in supporting the panel until it is mounted properly and then folded away when not in use; and an upper pole extension control secures a pivot bracket with a foot pedal mechanism and cable control supporting a main cross member bar, and from one end * of the handle to tilt various panels for different angles to a vertical position and the * ** centre bracket sliding on the main cross memberto support additional panels; and the main rear support member at the T section is to be controlled by a rack and pinion gear for each side to slide in and out simultaneously with access at both ends to allow for connecting additional panels.* 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, it has a rack and pinion gear that allows for the ends to each side to be adjusted simultaneously 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, it has bracket brace linkage with hook attachment and optional hook threaded insert attachment, a 90 degree insert threaded attachments with three different hook attachments for different technique of use.4. A support according to claim 1 wherein said upper main supporting centre slide bracket brace, that supports both extension bar on each side which has a sliding bracket brace that allows you to attach an optional longer hook attachment and also secures the additional panels, 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 theprevious claims wherein said consists left *.t.and right hand additional supporting bars that also support the left and right * r.; extension controlling lever mechanism, it also serves for post bar attachment known *:c:* 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 that supports panels and it also serves as additional support for the attachment known as the additional panels support i. e.* : front guards, and said design continues into the front extension bars and both rear end main supporting member to secure for additional panels by adjustment knobs.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 posts located on either side of the additional panels; various sliding adjustments can be performed with the extension bar as required for different panels.