The present invention relates in general to an adjustable supporting structure and, more particularly, to one which comprises adjustable flexible platform means capable of supporting heavy articles in different positions. Portions of the flexible platform means are carried by laterally spaced, longitudinal rolls the distance between which may be varied to vary the position in which a heavy article is supported.
An adjustable supporting structure of the foregoing general character is disclosed in Japanese Pat. No. 47-46421. More particularly, this patent discloses a slab turning device which includes two longitudinally spaced sets of flexible belts carried by laterally spaced, longitudinal rolls the distance between which may be varied to vary the position of the slab, the two sets of belts being driven by the rolls to turn the slab.
The present invention relates to an adjustable supporting structure of the foregoing general type, but one which can be used to support articles of different shapes and/or sizes in various positions so that any desired operations can be performed thereon. For example, the present invention may be utilized to support engines of different shapes and/or sizes in various positions for repair purposes, or the like, thereby providing a universal engine repair stand.