SUPPORT Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: supporting device automatically unfoldable and foldable to transport position. SUBSTANCE: support has pole, control mechanism mounted on pole, flange with support legs pivotally secured in flange. Mechanism for unfolding and folding of support legs with spacers is disposed in flange hollow part. Cooperation between support legs and mentioned mechanism facilitates unfolding of support and mounting it on selected support ground, as well as folding in to transport position. Such construction allows support to be installed in working and transport position by means of manipulator grip or operator's one hand. Support may be employed in medium dangerous for operator, where automatic devices are normally used. EFFECT: increased efficiency, wider operational capabilities and enhanced reliability in operation. 3 cl, 3 dwg