Paver installer
First Claim
1. A paver installer for receiving and carrying a paver from one location to another location, comprising:
- an elongated, vertical frame having a pair of spaced apart frame members and a longitudinal axis disposed between the frame members;
at least one brace member being disposed between the frame member;
a wheel assembly mounted to the frame in a position to support the paver installer upon tilting of the frame;
a U-shaped platform comprising a rear plate slidably mounted to the frame, a bottom plate mounted to the rear plate and extending outwardly with respect to the frame for supporting a paver bottom, a top plate mounted to the rear plate spaced apart from the bottom plate and extending outwardly with respect to the frame for engaging a paver top and holding the paver on the bottom plate; and
an actuatable lift mounted to the at least one brace member and the platform for moving the platform along the longitudinal axis.
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Abstract
A paver installer (10) is described for receiving and carrying a paver from one location to another location. The paver installer has frame (12) comprising a pair of spaced apart frame members (18) and a longitudinal axis disposed between. To add strength, at least one brace member (24) is disposed between the frame members. Proximate the lower portion of the frame is a wheel assembly(26). So that pavers (62) can be place on pedestals (72) having varying heights above grade, the paver installer has a U-shaped platform (46) slidably mounted to the facing away from the wheel assembly. Substantially cylindrically shaped sleeves (54) are mounted to the platform which respectively slidably engage the frame members. To move the platform along the longitudinal axis, a self locking screw lift (34) is mounted to the at least one brace member and the platform. A shim (60) is provided on the platform to prevent damage to the paver and provide an adjustable fit.
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13 Claims
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1. A paver installer for receiving and carrying a paver from one location to another location, comprising:
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an elongated, vertical frame having a pair of spaced apart frame members and a longitudinal axis disposed between the frame members; at least one brace member being disposed between the frame member; a wheel assembly mounted to the frame in a position to support the paver installer upon tilting of the frame; a U-shaped platform comprising a rear plate slidably mounted to the frame, a bottom plate mounted to the rear plate and extending outwardly with respect to the frame for supporting a paver bottom, a top plate mounted to the rear plate spaced apart from the bottom plate and extending outwardly with respect to the frame for engaging a paver top and holding the paver on the bottom plate; and an actuatable lift mounted to the at least one brace member and the platform for moving the platform along the longitudinal axis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A paver installer for receiving and carrying a paver from one location to another location, comprising:
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an elongated, vertical frame having a pair of spaced apart frame members and a longitudinal axis disposed between the frame members; at least one brace member being disposed between the frame members; a wheel assembly mounted to the frame in a position to support the paver installer upon tilting of the frame; a U-shaped platform comprising at lease one sleeve slidably engaging the frame, a rear plate mounted to the at least one sleeve, a bottom plate mounted to the rear plate and extending outwardly with respect to the frame for supporting a paver bottom, a top plate mounted to the rear plate space apart from the bottom plate and extending outwardly with respect to the frame for engaging a paver top to hold the paver; and a self locking screw lift mounted to the at least one brace member and the platform for moving the platform along the longitudinal axis, the screw lift having a screw drive shaft and an actuating handle rotatably and operably connected thereto. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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