FOLDING INTERMODAL TRANSPORT PLATFORM Russian patent published in 2016 - IPC B65D88/12 B60P1/64 B65D19/02 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: transport platform with a rectangular bearing surface comprises a frame and several first props 210. The first ends of the said props are coupled with the frame at the first distance from the platform lengthwise mid line. The second ends thereof extend from the said first ends to turn there about. Besides, it comprises a stacking unit coupled with every first prop to the hoisting appliance directed upward, and several second props. Every second prop is coupled by its near end with the second end of one of the said several first props. The claimed transport platform can be set to the march whereat the second end of every first prop is located nearby the bearing surface while the hoisting appliance directed upward is located some 20 feet from the platform lengthwise mid line to make the highest point of the transport platform, and to the hoisting position. At the latter, the second end of every first prop is spaced from the bearing surface, and whereat the far end of every second prop is secured to the frame at the second distance from the said mid line.

EFFECT: decreased weight, higher capacity.

14 cl, 42 dwg