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.
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.
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