A vehicle for tending to an elevated agriculture includes a base, a lower platform positioned above the base, and an adjustable support frame extending vertically upward from the lower platform. The adjustable support frame includes an expandable scissor portion. The vehicle also includes an elevated platform connected to the adjustable support frame such that the elevated platform is positioned above the lower platform, the elevated platform configured to selectively, vertically raise upward relative to the base from a lower height toward a higher height via selective expansion of the expandable scissor portion. The vehicle also includes a guide rail extending vertically upward from the elevated platform and horizontally surrounding at least a portion of the elevated platform. The vehicle further includes a drive unit operatively attached to the base and configured to selectively direct horizontal movement of the base with the elevated platform thereon.
A01B 75/00 - Carriers for supporting persons when working in the field, e.g. while thinning beet
B60P 1/04 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
A vehicle for tending to an elevated agriculture includes a base, a lower platform positioned above the base, and an adjustable support frame extending vertically upward from the lower platform. The adjustable support frame includes an expandable scissor portion. The vehicle also includes an elevated platform connected to the adjustable support frame such that the elevated platform is positioned above the lower platform, the elevated platform configured to selectively, vertically raise upward relative to the base from a lower height toward a higher height via selective expansion of the expandable scissor portion. The vehicle also includes a guide rail extending vertically upward from the elevated platform and horizontally surrounding at least a portion of the elevated platform. The vehicle further includes a drive unit operatively attached to the base and configured to selectively direct horizontal movement of the base with the elevated platform thereon.
A01B 75/00 - Carriers for supporting persons when working in the field, e.g. while thinning beet
B60P 1/04 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
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VEHICLE AND METHOD OF TENDING TO AN ELEVATED AGRICULTURE
A vehicle and method of tending to an elevated agriculture includes a base extending from a forward base portion to a rearward base portion, a support frame, an elevated platform, a guide rail, and a drive unit. The elevated platform is connected to the support frame such that the elevated platform is positioned vertically above the base and horizontally between the forward and rearward base portions. The elevated platform is configured to selectively, vertically raise upward from a lower height toward a higher height. The guide rail extends vertically upward from the elevated platform and horizontally surrounds at least a portion of the elevated platform for bounding an operator atop the elevated platform. The drive unit is configured to selectively direct horizontal movement of the base with the elevated platform thereon for supporting the operator on the elevated platform while moving the elevated platform within the agriculture facility.
E06C 1/397 - Special constructions of ladders, e.g. ladders with more or less than two longitudinal members, ladders with movable rungs or other treads, longitudinally-foldable ladders characterised by having wheels, rollers, or runners
E06C 1/39 - Ladders having platformsLadders changeable into platforms
E06C 5/02 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members
E04G 1/24 - Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground comprising essentially special base constructionsScaffolds primarily resting on the ground comprising essentially special ground-engaging parts, e.g. inclined struts, wheels
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Method of tending to livestock within a livestock confinement facility
A method of tending to livestock within a livestock confinement facility includes a vehicle having a support frame, a drive unit, and an elevated platform. The support frame extends vertically upward from a base and has a lower portion and an upper portion with the drive unit being operatively attached to the base. The elevated platform is affixed to the upper portion of the support frame and configured to support an operator thereon while moving along the livestock confinement facility. The method includes supporting the operator on the elevated platform within the livestock confinement facility. The method further includes moving the vehicle along a floor of the livestock confinement facility in order to move the operator along the livestock confinement facility from atop the elevated platform such that the operator tends to livestock from atop the elevated platform.
E04G 1/24 - Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground comprising essentially special base constructionsScaffolds primarily resting on the ground comprising essentially special ground-engaging parts, e.g. inclined struts, wheels
E06C 5/02 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members
E06C 1/39 - Ladders having platformsLadders changeable into platforms
E06C 1/397 - Special constructions of ladders, e.g. ladders with more or less than two longitudinal members, ladders with movable rungs or other treads, longitudinally-foldable ladders characterised by having wheels, rollers, or runners
A vehicle and method for tending to an elevated livestock cage includes a support frame, a base, a drive unit, and an elevated platform. The support frame extends upward from the base, and the drive unit is operatively attached to the base for moving the base along the aisle. The elevated platform is affixed to the support frame and is positioned above the base at a height suitable to facilitate access to the elevated livestock cage. The support frame and the elevated platform are configured to support an operator while moving the operator along an aisle of a confinement facility.
E04G 1/24 - Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground comprising essentially special base constructionsScaffolds primarily resting on the ground comprising essentially special ground-engaging parts, e.g. inclined struts, wheels
E06C 5/02 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members
E04G 1/18 - Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground adjustable in height
E06C 1/39 - Ladders having platformsLadders changeable into platforms
E06C 1/397 - Special constructions of ladders, e.g. ladders with more or less than two longitudinal members, ladders with movable rungs or other treads, longitudinally-foldable ladders characterised by having wheels, rollers, or runners
E04G 1/28 - Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground designed to provide support only at a low height
