Abstract
A mechanical utility invention that creates an expandable sustainable platform with utility in its substantially different shape, mobility, multi-functional capabilities, and sustainability from its conventional counter part. It can be installed as a permanent step, replacing a conventional tread and riser configuration. It can used as a portable stepping stool for mobility challenged individuals when a temporary step is needed to access a high vehicle or curb. It can be utilized independently, as a utility stand or platform, in plurality to create a larger platform or stair case, as a permanent step, or in conjunction with other expandable sustainable platforms from which to build. Replacing a traditional work platform or stair tread. It can be uninstalled and used again for like or different utilities, making it largely sustainable.
Claims
1. An expandable sustainable platform, for creating a structural platform comprising: a housing container and base platform that holds a plurality of the expandable sustainable member beams from the parent application, wherein the beams are capable of being expanded and retracted along a longitudinal length, leveled and positioned at different angles without the use of tools. Wherein the the segments of said beams diminish in latitudinal values from the outermost segment to the inner most segment; keys positioned on the segments prohibit reverse motion at various desired longitudinal values, the keys further allowing segments of lesser latitudinal values to pass uninhibited through the segments with greater latitudinal values; wherein the the northern most segment attaches to the inside of said housing container and the southern most segment attaches to the inside of the the base platform; wherein the base platform comprising a mount point, the mount point receiving a threaded rod from a self-leveling detachable base wherein a perforated ball-nut threads on to the threaded rod to attach the base platform to the self-leveling detachable base; wherein the segments include a rigidity mechanism comprising keys and a locking mechanism comprising a controlling cable which threads to each respective beam through it's keys for a means of deploying the segments comprising a pulley located within the housing container, a cable attached at one end to the pulley and at the opposite end to the base platform; wherein the means for deploying segments includes a pulley-spring and a holding pin attached to a holding cable; the platform capable of being used singularly or as a plurality of the platform to create steps or a ramp; the platform further including: bladders for liquid containment; a wand that is attachable to the housing container that may be extended perpendicularly to the beam for draping a fabric to create a private space; a connection system for forming a larger platform with additional platforms; wherein the platform is load bearing and includes expandable rods that provide for varying expansion of the the segments relative to one another, each rod held by grooves in the respective corner of the the inner walls of each segment; wherein the housing container and the base platform is removable allowing the segments of one platform to thread into the segments of a second platform.
2. The expandable sustainable platform of claim 1, wherein the walls of the segments have cut-outs on the southern portions allowing for the the northern portion of the subsequent segment to enter into the cut-outs; wherein providing the means for curvature if the beams.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0023] The drawings, descriptions, components, shapes, materials, and forms, set forth in this document, are intended for representational purposes only, and are provided to enhance clarity of the invention and are not to limit the claims. Furthermore, the drawings are not to scale, and in some cases exaggerated or reduced for clarity. Additionally, not all aspects of each component are illustrated in each drawing to allow space for clarity.
[0024] FIG. 1A shows the expandable sustainable platform 12, fully expanded, where as several expandable sustainable member beams 10 from the parent patent application Ser. No. 15/703,993 are attached to the housing container 11 and base platform 33. Also showing said platform 12 attached to the self-leveling detachable base 3 through the mounting point 5.
[0025] FIG. 1B shows a partially expanded view of said platform 12 recited in FIG. 1A, where as said expandable sustainable beams 10 are in the retracted position and the cables 25 are connected to the housing container 11 and the base platform 33. Also showing the the self-leveling detachable base 3, the mounting point 5, receiving cylinder, threaded rod, and ball-nut.
[0026] FIG. 1C shows a mostly retracted sustainable platform 12, as recited in FIG. 1A, where as a wand 36 comprised of a significantly smaller expandable sustainable member beam 10 is connected to the housing container 11 with a ring 37 and clip 38 to be used as a handle. Also showing the base platform 33.
[0027] FIG. 1D shows a fully retracted housing container 11 and base platform 33, as recited in FIG. 1A, where as said wand 36 is shown in its retracted and stored position on the housing container 11 with the ring 37 attached to the clips 38 holding it place when not in use.
[0028] FIG. 2A shows two sustainable platforms 12, the segments 1, the base platform 33 is removed from the first sustainable platform 12 and the housing container 11 is removed from the second sustainable platform 12 and the first platform 12 is inserted into the cavities 34 of the second platform 12. And in brackets, shows two enlarged segments 1 and keys 2 which prohibit reverse motion while allowing subsequent segments to pass uninhibited. Also showing the controlling cable 25.
[0029] FIG. 2B shows a transparent view of the expandable sustainable platform 12, the housing container 11, and the base platform 33, where as the said beams 10 having cut outs 59 allowing for the curvature of said beams 10. And in brackets, showing an enlarged view of two segments 1 having cut-outs 59.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
[0030] FIG. 1A shows the expandable sustainable platform 12, fully expanded, a base platform 33, a housing container 11, plural expandable sustainable member beams 10 attached to a base platform 33 at their southern most longitude and attached to a housing container 11 at their northern most longitude, and the self-leveling detachable base 3. The base platform 33 comprising a mount point 5, where as, allowing connection of the self-leveling detachable base 3. Thus, creating the utility of plurality of the expandable sustainable member beams 10, from the parent patent application, sharing a base platform 33 and housing container 11 to create the expandable sustainable platform.
[0031] FIG. 1B shows a partially expanded view of said expandable sustainable platform 12, recited in FIG. 1A, where as the expandable sustainable member beams 10 are in the retracted position and the cables 25 used to control expansion and contraction are connected to the housing container 11 and base platform 33. Also showing the the self-leveling detachable base 3 attached with the threaded rod 27 threading into the receiving cylinder 9 and the mount point 5, thereafter receiving the ball-nut 26.
[0032] FIG. 1C show a partially retracted expandable sustainable platform 12, as recited in FIG. 1A, where as an expandable sustainable member beam 10 that is significantly smaller in latitudinal and longitudinal dimensions recited as a wand(s) 36 is attached to the outside of the housing container 11 with a ring 37 attachable to clips 38, comprised of a three sided bar affixed with the open side towards the solid roof of the housing container 11, where as the two parallel sides of the bar are affixed creating a solid enclosure, to be utilized as an extension handle. The wand 36 may be manipulated in varying angular degrees of movement including perpendicular to the roof of the housing container 11 for which to maneuver said platform to a desired elevation and topography.
[0033] FIG. 1D show a fully retracted housing container 11 and base platform 33, as recited in FIG. 1A, where as said wand 36 is shown in its retracted and stored position on the housing container 11 with the ring 37 attached to the southern most segment 1 and clips 38 holding it place when not in use.
[0034] FIG. 2A shows two expandable sustainable platforms 12, where as the segments 1 of said beams diminish in latitudinal values from the outermost segment to the inner most segment, where as the base platform 33 is removed from the first sustainable platform 12 and the housing container 11 is removed from the second sustainable platform 12 and beams 10 of the first platform 12 are inserted into the cavities 34 of the second platform 12. And in brackets, shows two enlarged segments 1 and keys 2 which prohibit reverse motion while allowing subsequent segments to pass uninhibited. Also showing the controlling cable 25.
[0035] FIG. 2B shows a transparent view of the sustainable platform 12, the housing container 11 and the base platform 33, where as the expandable sustainable beans 10 of the parent application, where as said beams 10 having cut outs 59 allowing for the curvature of said beams 10. And in brackets, showing an enlarged view of two segments 1 having cut-outs 59.
