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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 10, 2009
Filed:
Oct. 18, 2005
Robert M. Ford, Troy, MI (US);
John P. Manfreda, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Mark J. Woloszyk, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Shawn P. Haley, Troy, MI (US);
Robert M. Ford, Troy, MI (US);
John P. Manfreda, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Mark J. Woloszyk, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Shawn P. Haley, Troy, MI (US);
Innovative Design Solutions, Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for increasing platform attitude adjustment range for platforms supported by jacks in which the apparatus includes jacks for supporting a platform at spaced-apart locations, jack drive mechanisms, and a controller connected to each of the jacks through their respective jack drive mechanisms and programmed to adjust platform attitude by coordinating jack movement. The controller coordinates jack movement by selecting and commanding at least one of the jacks to retract and selecting and commanding at least one other of the jacks to extend.