Aircraft engine stand
This mobile, aircraft engine stand provides mobility and ease of operation by one person. The stand includes a frame, a pair of vertical jack screws vertically mounted on the frame and a precision rail system configured to allow for stable and efficient linear motion. A pair of quick change, engine lifting arms are attached to the pair of vertical jack screws; and an electrical control and control panel make unloading, transporting, assembling and moving an engine a one person operation. A plurality of casters allows for easy swiveling of the stand.
1. A mobile, aircraft engine stand ( 10 ) comprising:
a frame ( 12 );
a pair of vertical jack screws ( 14 ) vertically mounted on the frame and coupled together to provide fine precision control in a vertical direction under a load at any speed;
a precision rail system ( 16 ) configured to allow for stable and efficient linear motion guidance under variable speeds and high load conditions keeping an engine in a correct location;
a pair of quick change, engine lifting arms ( 18 ) attached to the pair of vertical jack screws;
an electrical control and control panel ( 20 ) configured to make unloading, transporting, assembling and moving an engine a one person operation; and
a plurality of casters ( 22 ) attached to the frame configured to allow for easy swiveling.
2. An engine stand according to claim 1 wherein the engine lifting arms ( 18 ) are manufactured of high strength materials to ensure that an engine is secure.
3. An engine stand according to claim 1 wherein the lifting arms ( 18 ) can be used with either right or left side engines of an aircraft.
4. An engine stand according to claim 1 further comprising a transparent safety enclosure ( 24 ) enclosing both the jack screws ( 14 ) to prevent access to any moving parts.
5. An engine stand according to claim 1 wherein the control panel ( 20 ) further comprises a standard 120V, single phase, 30 Amp power cord ( 26 ).
6. An engine stand according to claim 1 wherein the control panel ( 20 ) further comprises a main disconnect switch ( 30 ) with up and down pushbuttons and an emergency stop button ( 32 ).
7. An engine stand according to claim 1 further comprising a working deck ( 34 ) on the frame ( 12 ) configured to allow access to the rear of the engine and to the control panel.
8. An engine stand according to claim 7 further comprising a non-slip cover ( 36 ) on an upper surface of the working deck.
9. An engine stand according to claim 1 wherein the casters ( 22 ) are manufactured from high quality, heat treated AISI 1045 stamped steel that are zinc plated for corrosion resistance.
10. An engine stand according to claim 1 wherein the casters ( 22 ) are rated for 4,100 pounds each and include precision ball bearings.
11. An engine stand according to claim 1 further comprising a floor lock ( 38 ) to ensure the stand will not move when engaged.
12. An engine stand according to claim 1 further comprising a towbar ( 40 ) attached to the frame.