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Not your typical erector set!
Kevin Russelberg -- Design News, July 9, 2001
Thursday, December 7, 2000
This lightweight but rigid tower from Tower Solutions Inc. can reach a height of 80 ft in approximately three minutes. The tower is made up of three aluminum ladder-like structures, stowed in coils, or bales, when the tower is in its lowered state.
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The three bales are mounted on a platform in a triangular configuration. When an operator presses a button on the base of the tower, all three bales begin to unwind at the same speed. As the bales rise and meet, they lock together to form a rigid, triangular tower. The three sides of the tower structure recoil into their original stowed positions when lowered.
This patented technology is driven by an electric gear system, which allows for very precise movements. The aluminum bales have machined joints at the pivots, and the brake system has a safety lock so that the tower is not dependent on electric power once it has been raised.
Typical applications include sports and entertainment, law enforcement, fire fighting, search and rescue, oil and gas exploration, airports, mining, harbors, and road construction.
For more information on Tower Solutions Inc. go to www.towersolutionsinc.com.
