An aerial work platform, (AWP) is a general use term describing a person-lifting device or machine. Most often power assisted drive and lift functions are controlled by the operator. They are common used in maintenance and construction, or where ever a person's work is higher than he or she can reach standing on the ground.
The most common of these is referred to as a "scisssors lift" which are used by construction works on building sites with high ceilings and walls.
With regard to the control of aerialworkplatforms, it is known to use a control panel which operates the aerialworkplatform whenever a manually activated switch, such as a foot switch, is held in a depressed position.
In one form, the invention is an aerialwork apparatus comprising a base, a platform, a boom connecting the platform and the base, a hydraulic system for moving the boom sections and a boom control.
In another form the invention comprises an aerialwork apparatus comprising a base; a platform; a boom connecting the platform and the base; a hydraulic system for moving the boom sections; and a boom control for controlling the hydraulic system in response to operator input to move boom sections in accordance with the operator input.
Their work in this area was supported by their previous experience in designing, developing, testing and maintaining aircraft depainting support equipment such as the AMP, transport carts for aircraft parts and paint systems.
The AMP Robotic WorkPlatform is used for semi-automated aircraft depaint, masking inspection, paint, wash and other maintenance operations.
The unit is based on a Stewart platform and provides a stable workplatform capable of precise movement in three dimensions while supporting a significant load.
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