Over-head creeper

Abstract

An over-head creeper configured to allow a user to more easily reach into and work on an engine compartment or on other equipment and machines. The over-head creeper comprises a base section, a platform section and a support section disposed therebetween. The base section has a pair of elongated base members, a base cross-member and a plurality of wheels. The support section has a pair of generally upright support posts secured to the base section, extension members slidably disposed therein and a securing mechanism to secure the height of the extension member. A plurality of cross-members provides access to the platform section. The platform section has a frame attached to the extension members and a padded member on top of the frame. The over-head creeper can be provided with brace members, pivoting tray, hoist mechanism and side rails to improve functionality and safety thereof.

1 . An over-head creeper, comprising: 
 a base section having two or more elongated base members, a base cross-member interconnecting said base members and a plurality of wheels mounted to said base members;    a support section having two vertically disposed support posts, an extension member slidably disposed inside an upper end of each of said support posts, a securing means for securing the vertical position of each of said extension members relative to said support posts, and one or more ladder cross-members interconnecting said support posts, a lower end of each of said support posts connected to said base section, said extension members configured to extend generally upwardly from said upper end of said support posts; and    a platform section having a platform frame with a first end and a second end, said first end of said platform frame attached to an upper end of said extension members, said platform frame extending generally horizontally outward from said support section above said base section.    
   
   
       2 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 1 , wherein said wheels are configured to swivel when moved and be locked in place when said over-head creeper is in use.  
   
   
       3 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 1  further comprising at least one convexly configured support brace member interconnecting one of said support posts and one of said base members.  
   
   
       4 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 1 , wherein said platform section further comprises one or more side rails attached to said platform frame.  
   
   
       5 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 1  further comprising a resistance member interconnecting said platform section with either of said support section or said base section, said resistance member configured to generally support said platform section above said support posts when said securing means is unsecured.  
   
   
       6 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 1  further comprising a padded member disposed on top of said platform frame.  
   
   
       7 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 6 , wherein said padded member is configured to be narrower at said second end of said platform frame than at said first end of said platform frame.  
   
   
       8 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 1  further comprising a cap member at said first end of said platform frame, said cap member configured to received said upper end of said extension member therein and attached thereto.  
   
   
       9 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 1  further comprising a tray pivotally attached to said second end of said platform frame.  
   
   
       10 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 1  further comprising a hoist means attached at or near said second end of said platform frame for raising and lowering heavy objects.  
   
   
       11 . An over-head creeper, comprising: 
 a base section having a pair of elongated base members, a base cross-member interconnecting said base members and a plurality of wheels mounted to said base members;    a support section having a pair of vertically disposed support posts, an extension member slidably disposed inside an upper end of each of said support posts, a securing means for securing the vertical position of each of said extension members relative to said support posts, and one or more ladder cross-members interconnecting said support posts, a lower end of each of said support posts connected to said base section, said extension members configured to extend generally upwardly from said upper end of said support posts;    a platform section having a platform frame with a first end and a second end, said first end of said platform frame attached to an upper end of said extension members, said platform frame extending generally horizontally outward from said support section above said base section; and    a padded member disposed on top of said platform frame.    
   
   
       12 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 11  further comprising at least one convexly configured support brace member interconnecting one of said support posts and one of said base members.  
   
   
       13 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 12 , wherein said platform section further comprises one or more side rails attached to said platform frame.  
   
   
       14 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 11  further comprising a resistance member interconnecting said platform section with either of said support section or said base section said resistance member configured to generally support said platform section above said support posts when said securing means is unsecured.  
   
   
       15 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 11 , wherein said padded member is configured to be narrower at said second end of said platform frame than at said first end of said platform frame.  
   
   
       16 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 11  further comprising a tray pivotally attached to said second end of said platform frame.  
   
   
       17 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 11  further comprising a hoist means attached at or near said second end of said platform frame for raising and lowering heavy objects.  
   
   
       18 . An over-head creeper, comprising: 
 a base section having a pair of elongated base members, a base cross-member interconnecting said base members and a plurality of wheels mounted to said base members;    a support section having a pair of vertically disposed support posts, an extension member slidably disposed inside an upper end of each of said support posts, a securing means for securing the vertical position of each of said extension members relative to said support posts, and one or more ladder cross-members interconnecting said support posts, a lower end of each of said support posts connected to said base section, said extension members configured to extend generally upwardly from said upper end of said support posts;    a platform section having a platform frame with a first end and a second end, said first end of said platform frame attached to an upper end of said extension members, said platform frame extending generally horizontally outward from said support section above said base section;    a padded member disposed on top of said platform frame, said padded member is configured to be narrower at said second end of said platform frame than at said first end of said platform frame;    at least one generally convexly configured support brace member interconnecting one of said support posts and one of said base members; and    a tray pivotally attached to said second end of said platform frame.    
   
   
       19 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 18  further comprising a resistance member interconnecting said platform section with either of said support section or said base section said resistance member configured to generally support said platform section above said support posts when said securing means is unsecured.  
   
   
       20 . The over-head creeper according to  claim 18  further comprising a hoist means attached at or near said second end of said platform frame for raising and lowering heavy objects.