Technical field

The present invention relates to a platform for aircraft, more particularly for sport aircraft, on which platform the aircraft are parked during their storage. Such platforms are generally used in hangers.

Prior art

Platforms for aircraft, in particular for sport aircraft, are known from the prior art. There are various types of platform. These platforms permit the containment of aircraft in a confined space such as a hanger to be improved, and permit the risk of collision between aircraft to be limited during manoeuvres required to park them in such a hanger. A common feature of all these platforms is that they are circular and that they can rotate about their centre. It thus suffices for these aircraft to enter via the main opening of the hanger and for the aircraft to be parked on the platform; for the installation of the following aircraft, it thus suffices to rotate the platform so that the following vacant place is located opposite the main entrance of the hanger.

These platforms exist in different forms. Some hangers are designed to house a platform. In this case, a rotating circular platform is integrated into the floor of the hanger, the floor being provided with a circular recess arranged to accommodate the platform. The recess comprises a mechanism permitting the rotation of the platform. However, such systems are extremely expensive.

Other types of platform are installed directly on the existing floor of the hanger. Platforms of this type are generally installed on rails. Thus, the hanger floor has to be sufficiently even. These platforms are generally too high for the aircraft to be able to be installed directly on top. The height of this type of platform is generally of the order of 20 cm above the hanger floor. A lifting device can also be used to place the aircraft on the platform, but this type of device is generally very expensive.

Utility model DE 202012101788U1 describes a device for storing sport aircraft permitting the problems described above to be overcome by proposing a platform which is easy to install, in any type of hanger, and the height of which is of the order of 45 mm. This platform comprises a steel structure on which very thin steel plates are placed. A ramp installed on an edge of the platform permits rapid and easy installation of aircraft, simply by pushing them onto the latter. The aircraft are parked on these thin steel plates.

A plurality of forks provided with wheels are fixed directly on the steel plates. However, when an aircraft is installed on the steel plate, the latter bends. Since the load from the aircraft is a point load and the weight cannot be distributed uniformly on the plate, the plate deforms. This system is even dangerous, because it is not balanced.

There is therefore no rotating platform for the storage of aircraft which is simultaneously compact, economical, sufficiently close to the ground and rigid.

Disclosure of the invention The invention proposes to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks by means of a rotating platform comprising a central element having a centre of rotation for the platform, at least three plates which can be connected together and connected to the central element, and a plurality of connection elements, each connection element being configured to connect at least two adjacent plates and to provide at least one displacement means.

On the one hand, the platform does not have a structure, because the plates are connected by connection elements. Given the fact that the connection elements form the structure of the plate, and that the latter provide the displacement means, at least three plates are needed to have at least three connection elements, which, whilst providing the displacement means, also provide at least three points of contact. These at least three points of contact are necessarily in order to have a stable and balanced platform. On the other hand, the platform according to the invention is very easy to assemble. When dismantled, it is very compact. It can be assembled in any type of hanger, without restriction in terms of the evenness of the floor. The total height of the platform essentially depends on the thickness of the plates. The platform is therefore very low and it is easy to install an inclined plane with a small gradient by means of a ramp. This type of platform is also very economical to manufacture. It does not require a specially designed floor and all the elements constituting it readily available. This type of installation also permits easy installation and maintenance. If a plate or a connection element has a multifunction, it suffices to carry out a replacement or a local repair, without this impacting on the remainder of the platform.

The aforementioned at least three plates advantageously form at least one ring around the central element. A configuration as a ring permits a circular platform to be formed.

The plates are preferably disposed in concentric rings around the centre of rotation. This arrangement of the plates makes it easy to create a circular platform.

Each plate advantageously forms a trapezium having two parallel sides. Plates with straight edges can easily be manufactured, and the shape as a trapezium allows the plates to be assembled in an essentially circular ring.

Each plate preferably forms an isosceles trapezium.

The two parallel sides of the plates advantageously form an inner contour and an outer contour of the ring.

Each plate preferably comprises two radial sides connected to the two parallel sides. Each plate is advantageously configured so as to have two radial sides and two curved sides. The assembly of the curved sides permits a platform to be formed, the periphery whereof is circular.

The two curved sides are preferably parallel with one another and spaced apart by the two radial sides.

Each plate in a ring is advantageously connected to at least one other plate in an adjacent ring along a radial side.

The connection elements are preferably disposed on the two radial sides of the plates. The insertion of connection elements on the radial sides makes it possible to increase the size of the plates inserted into the platform.

The connection elements are advantageously disposed at the corners of the plates so as to connect four plates together. The connection elements disposed at the corners of the plates serve on the one hand as a connection element, on the other hand providing displacement means and also serving as a support point.

The connection elements are preferably disposed on the curved sides of the plates. The insertion of connection elements on the curved side makes it possible to increase the size of the plates inserted into the platform.

The connection elements are advantageously also disposed on the edges of the plates forming a periphery of the platform. The connection elements disposed on the periphery of the platform provide an additional support point for the plates located at the periphery and also additional displacement means.

The displacement means preferably comprise at least one wheel. The displacement means advantageously comprise two wheels. The use of two wheels makes it possible to compensate for unevenness in the floor, one wheel always being in contact with the floor. The plates preferably comprise scarfs at their end configured so as to maintain the continuity of the surface between two plates and between a plate and a connection element. The scarfs permit two plates to be fitted together, whilst at the same time retaining the continuity of the surface and improving the rigidity of the platform.

The said at least two adjacent plates are advantageously joined with a half-lap joint. The half-lap joint is easy and inexpensive to produce on a plate. It also permits easy assembly of the plates. The connection element preferably comprises a first flange and a second flange. The use of two flanges for the connection element reinforces the connection to the plates.

The displacement means are advantageously fixed to the first flange. The fixing of the displacement means on the first flange allows the height of the platform to be reduced.

The centre of rotation is preferably fixed on the floor and the displacement means have a degree of freedom. In this embodiment, the platform is configured to rotate about its centre of rotation.

The displacement means advantageously have more than one degree of freedom and the centre of rotation is provided with displacement means also with more than one degree of freedom. The platform can thus be displaced in translation.

Moreover, the platform preferably comprises a drive unit for the platform. The drive unit permits the rotation of the platform to be automated. Moreover, the platform advantageously comprises at least one ramp. The use of a ramp for installing the aircraft on the platform permits rapid and easy installation of the aircraft. In the first place, the ramp provides an inclined plane, the gradient whereof is very small, thus permitting a person to push the aircraft onto the platform. The ramp is preferably located close to the entry to the hanger. When an aircraft is installed on the platform, a rotation of the latter offers free access to a new aircraft. There is therefore no risk of accidents and no manoeuvres are required inside the hanger to park the aircraft.

Brief description of the figures For a better understanding of the present invention, reference will now be made, by way of example, to the appended drawings, in which:

Figure 1 a is a plan view of an embodiment of the platform according to the invention.

Figure 1 b is a more detailed view of the central part of the platform according to the invention.

Figure 2a is a perspective view of a plate of the platform according to the invention.

Figure 2b is a cross-sectional view of the plate along line llb-llb illustrated in figure 2a. Figure 3a is a side view of the connection element according to the invention.

Figure 3b is another side view of the connection element according to the invention.

Figure 4a is a plan view of the connection element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4b is a cross-sectional view of a plate according to the invention along a diagonal. Figure 5a illustrates the central platform element according to the invention.

Figure 5b is a cross-sectional view of the central element along line Vb- Vb illustrated in figure 5a.

Description of the invention

In the drawings, one and the same reference has been given to an identical element or to a similar element.

Figure 1 a illustrates an embodiment of platform 100 according to the invention. Platform 100 comprises a central plate or a central element 105 provided with a centre of rotation 101 around which the platform is designed to rotate. The centre of rotation can be fixed, in which case it is fixed to the floor, or it can be mobile, in which case it is connected to the floor. Centre of rotation 101 and the central plate, or central element 105 are described in greater detail by reference to figures 5a and 5b. A square plate 1 10 is connected to central plate 105 of platform 100. Four plates 120 are disposed around this square plate 1 10 and can be connected together. The arrangement of plates 120 around square plate 1 10 forms a first circle 125.

A first ring 135, illustrated in figure 1 a, formed by a plurality of identical plates 130, is disposed around first circle 125 in a concentric manner. In one embodiment, first ring 135 can be a complete circle. In another embodiment as illustrated in figure 1 a, first ring 135 can be in the form of a polygon. The periphery of the ring thus comprises a plurality of faces.

The shape of each plate 130 is essentially an angular portion of a ring. The shape of each plate is preferably a trapezium, and more preferably an isosceles trapezium, the parallel sides whereof form the contours of the ring, an inner contour and an outer contour.

In another embodiment, plates 130 can be disposed in a circular ring around centre of rotation 101 or central plate 105. All these plates are connected together by a connection element 300, described in greater detail by reference to figures 3a and 3b. Connection element 300 connects two adjacent plates at the corner. Plates 130 of this first ring 135 are also connected to the plates forming circle 125 by these connection elements 300, as illustrated in figure 1 a. The embodiment illustrated in figure 1 a comprises 6 rings. Preferably, additional rings 145, 155, 1 65, 175, 185, similar to the first one, can be added concentrically around first ring 135 so as to enlarge platform 100. In the example of figure 1 a, a second ring 145, formed by a plurality of plates 140, is disposed around first ring 135. Plates 140 are connected to plates 130 by the connection elements, fixed at the corners of plates 130 and 140. A third ring 155, formed by a plurality of plates 150, is disposed around second ring 145. Plates 150 are connected to plates 140 by the connection elements, fixed at the corners of plates 140 and 150. A fourth ring 1 65, formed by a plurality of plates 1 60, is disposed around third ring 155. Plates 1 60 are connected to plates 150 by the connection elements, fixed at the corners of plates 150 and 1 60.

However, in view of the fact that the size of the plates increases for each ring, an additional connection element 300 can be added on one of the radial sides of the plates. Here, a connection element is disposed on the circumferential sides of the rings.

It is also conceivable to dispose additional connection elements on the radial sides of the plates. A fifth ring 175, formed by a plurality of plates 170, is disposed around fourth ring 1 65. Plates 170 are connected to plates 160 by the connection elements, fixed at the corners and on the sides of plates 1 60 and 170. A sixth ring 185, formed by a plurality of plates 180, is disposed around fifth ring 175. Plates 180 are connected to plates 170 by the connection elements, fixed at the corners and on the sides of plates 170 and 180. Finally, outer ring 185 is also provided with additional connection elements, which connection elements do not connect two plates together, but rather serve as a support point. The number of rings depends of course on the desired size of the platform. In an embodiment, each plate has two radial sides and two curved sides. The radial sides are non-parallel since they are radial. The curved sides are parallel and spaced apart from one another by the radial sides. In this embodiment, the curved sides form the inner contour and the outer contour of each ring.

The dimensions of the platform are limited by the dimensions of the hanger intended to store the aircraft. In the example illustrated in figure 1 a, the total diameter of the platform is 18 metres. This diameter makes it possible to store approximately 5 to 7 sport aircraft in a hanger. The height reached by this embodiment of the platform, which is determined by the thickness of the plates and by the height of the connection elements, described by reference to figures 3a and 3b, is 60 mm.

In this particular embodiment illustrated in figure 1 a, each ring comprises 24 identical plates, but it will be appreciated that the number of plates required for each ring depends on the overall size of the platform. Moreover, the number of rings will also depend on the desired final outer diameter of the platform.

For the sake of clarity, each plate is represented in figures 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a and 4b as having reference 200 with each plate in each ring being connected to an adjacent or neighbouring plate by at least two connection elements 300, which are disposed at the corners of the plates and possibly on the sides.

Platform 100 comprises a drive unit 190, provided to drive the rotation of the platform around centre of rotation 101 . This drive unit 190 can be constituted by an external motor placed on the floor at the side of platform 100. Drive unit 190 can also be at the centre of the platform or beneath the platform. The drive unit can also be mobile and drive the rotation of the platform. The rotation of the platform can also be generated manually.

Platform 100 advantageously comprises at least one ramp 195 disposed at the edge of platform 100 so that an aircraft can easily be pushed onto platform 100. The embodiment illustrated in figure 1 a comprises a single ramp, but it is also conceivable to dispose a plurality of ramps around the platform. The ramp can also take the form of a ring or a ring portion disposed around platform 100. The dimensions of ramp 195, in this embodiment as illustrated in figure 1 a, are 1500 mm in length and 3000 mm in width. In view of the height of the platform which is 60 mm, the gradient of ramp 195, in this embodiment, is 4% (the ratio of 50/1500). Consequently, the force required to push an aircraft onto the platform is sufficiently small. Ramp 195 can of course have dimensions which are larger or smaller than these dimensions.

Figure 1 b is a more detailed view of the centre of figure 1 a, illustrating the central part of platform 100. First square plate 1 10, provided with a recess at its centre, is connected to central plate 105. The shape of these four plates 120 is essentially a triangle, the hypotenuse whereof is an arc of circle, such that the assembly of these four plates 120 and square plate 1 10 forms circle 125. Other configurations of plates are also conceivable around centre of rotation 101 , such as an annular configuration for example.

Other platform configurations are also possible. In another embodiment, the plates and the centre of rotation have a hexagonal shape. Hexagonal plates are disposed concentrically around centre of rotation 101 , in which case central plate 105 is also hexagonal.

In another embodiment, the plates and the centre of rotation can also have an octagonal shape. The connection elements can thus be squares connecting the octagons.

The number of plates is preferably identical for each ring, such that the plates are connected together by one connection element 300. Connection element 300 permits at least two plates 200 to be connected together. Connection element 300 can connect two plates together on their side, as illustrated in figure 1 a, and at least three plates at their corner. In figure 1 a, connection element 300 also connects four plates 200 at their corner.

The connection element makes it possible on the one hand to connect at least two plates together, on the other hand serving as a support point for the plates, whether or not connecting them together, and finally it permits the platform to be displaced, the connection element being provided with displacement means.

All shapes of plates and connection elements are conceivable, as long as the continuity of the surface is preserved and there are not excessively large divergences. An excessively large divergence is a divergence greater than the size of a wheel of a vehicle, and more particularly of an aircraft. Figure 2a is a perspective view of a plate 200 in isolation. To permit the insertion of the plates into connection element 300, corners 230 of plate 200 are truncated. Figure 2a illustrates a plate 200, corners 230 whereof have been cut along an arc of circle of radius r2. Other shapes, such as a square or a straight cut are also conceivable as we shall see below. In the case where the connection element is disposed on the edge of a plate, the edge of the plate must also be cut in a half-circle or half- rhombus, or any other shape adapted to the connection element.

Figure 2b is a cross-sectional view of a section of the plates illustrated by line llb-llb in figure 2a. The thickness of plate 200 on the edges is preferably not uniform, such that two adjacent plates can be fitted one into the other. The half-lap jointing technique is preferably used between two plates, i.e. the cross-section of each plate is reduced by half at right angles to the intersection to allow the other one to pass. This makes it possible to retain the continuity of the surface between the two plates.

The cross-section of plates 200 is reduced by half on the left-hand upper edge 210 and on right-hand lower edge 220. The length of the overlap is preferably an approximation of the order of twice the thickness of the plates. A series of connecting screws 250 permits two adjacent plates to be fixed to one another and the half-lap joint between these two plates to be reinforced.

Radii r1 and r2 are also illustrated in figure 2a. These references are used in the description of figures 4a and 4b. Figures 3a and 3b illustrate two profile views of connection element 300. Connection element 300 comprises two flanges, an upper flange 310 and a lower flange 320. Upper flange 310 is preferably circular, but can also be square, or have another shape. Lower flange 320 is preferably a circular ring, but other shapes are also conceivable, such as for example a square ring.

Upper flange 310 and lower flange 320 are connected together by connecting screws 250. A series of tapped holes, not shown, are provided to house connecting screws 250. Upper flange 310 is a circle of radius r1 . The lower flange is a circular ring, the inner radius whereof is r2 and the outer radius is r3. The value of r3 is preferably greater than r1 , r1 also being greater than r2. A fork 340 is fixed beneath upper flange 310. This fork 340 comprises at least two holes (not illustrated) intended to receive an axle 360, on which displacement means are installed. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the displacement means comprise at least one wheel 350. In the example illustrated in figure 3b, the fork comprises two pairs of holes so that two axles 360 can be fixed therein. A wheel 350 is mounted around each axle 360. Each wheel 350 is advantageously provided with a ball-bearing mechanism 355. Ball bearings 355 can extend or not over the entire length of axle 360. In the example illustrated in figure 3a, two pairs of ball bearings are disposed around axle 360, one pair at each end of the latter. The cross-section of wheel 350 is not therefore uniform over the entire length of the axle.

In the embodiment of the present invention, fork 340 is a steel tube with a rectangular cross-section, serving as a support. The tube is welded to a lower surface of upper flange 310, the weld being positioned along the rectangular section of the tube. Two wheels are preferably fixed to the interior of the rectangular section of the tube.

Wheels 350 can be produced from different materials and be adapted to the hardness of the surface in order to avoid damage to the floor. The hardness of the wheels is preferably less than that of the floor and preferably sufficient to support the weight of the platform and its load. In one embodiment, the wheels are made of polyamide. In another embodiment, the wheels can also be made out of nylon.

In this embodiment, each connection element 300 has only a single degree of freedom, since axle 360 is fixed on the tube, itself being welded to upper flange 310 of connection element 300. In order that a rotation of the platform is possible, axle 360 must be fixed in such a way that it is perpendicular to the direction of movement, i.e. perpendicular to the circumference of the circular platform.

In another embodiment, the platform can also be displaced inside the actual hanger. In this embodiment, each fork 340 is fixed on a pivoting mechanism such that each connection element has more than one degree of freedom, preferably two degrees of freedom. Thus, a rotation of the platform is possible, but also a translation.

The dimensions of the inner circle of lower flange 320, determined by r2, must be greater than the cross-section of fork 340, or in the present case the tube of rectangular cross-section 340, such that the latter can be inserted into the inner circle of lower flange 320.

Plates 200 are fixed to connection element 300 preferably by connecting screws 250. Plates 200 are preferably inserted between upper flange 210 and lower flange 220. Connecting screws 250 allow the plates to be fixed to connection element 300.

Upper flange 310, lower flange 320 and the tube of rectangular cross- section 340 are preferably made of steel. Plates 200 can preferably comprise different materials, such as wood or composite materials, metal, plastic, etc. The thickness of the plates can vary depending on the load and the size of the various plates and/or the distribution of the connection elements. For a denser distribution of the connection elements, the plates can be thinner. For smaller plates, too, the distribution of the connection elements is also denser, also permitting a reduced plate thickness.

The assembly of four plates 200 in connection element 300 is illustrated in figure 4a. The dotted lines of plates 200 indicate half-lap joint 210, 220 described by reference to figure 2. To permit the insertion of the plates into connection element 300, corners 230 of plates 200 are truncated as illustrated in figure 2a, or the shape of the cut is an arc of circle. The shape of the cut at the corners of the plates depends on the shape of lower flange 320 of connection element 300. In the example illustrated, the radius of curvature of the arc of circle of corners 230 is identical to radius r2 of the inner circle of lower flange 320 of connection element 300. Connecting screws 250 are illustrated by the circles. At least one screw per plate 200 is required to fix a plate 200 to connection element 300. In the embodiment illustrated in figure 4a, eight connecting screws 250 are used to fix the four plates to connection element 300, the number of screws 250 per plate depending on the portion of the arc of circle covering the connection element.

Figure 4b is a cross-section of a plate illustrating the profile of plate 200 along one of its diagonals, for example from one corner to another. Half- lap scarfs 410, 420 are provided to house a portion of upper flange 310 and a portion of lower flange 320 of connection element 300. The size of the scarfs, also illustrated in figure 2a, depends on the size and the shape of the connection element. A half-lap scarf joint is preferably provided. The length of the overlap is, to a first approximation, of the order of twice the thickness of the pieces. In the embodiment where the connection element is circular, the shape of the scarfs in each corner of plates 200 is a portion of a circle. Scarf 410 is a portion of a circle and its radius of curvature is r1 . For the upper face of plate 200, radius of curvature r1 of the arc of circle is identical to the radius of the disc of upper flange 310 of connection element 300. The thickness of scarf 410 is identical to the thickness of upper flange 310, in order to ensure the continuity of the surface in the vicinity of connection element 300.

Scarf 420 on the lower face of plate 200 is also an arc of circle and has a radius of curvature r3. Radius of curvature r3 is identical to the outer radius of lower flange 320 of connection element 300. The thickness of lower flange 320 and the thickness of lower scarf 220 of the plate do not necessarily have to be similar, since the continuity of the surface is not required for the lower face.

Scarfs 210, 220 provided for the half-lap joint are also illustrated in figures 4a and 4b.

A series of tapped holes 450 for the insertion of the connecting screws is disposed on the upper flange and on the lower flange along their common surface, i.e. on a surface whose radius is between radius r1 and r3. The connecting screws allow the assemblies described above to be reinforced. Other assemblies are conceivable, such as a splice joint, a saw-tooth joint, etc.

In a preferred embodiment, the thickness of plates 200 is 40 mm, the thickness of upper flange 310 is 8 mm, the thickness of lower flange 320 is also 8 mm, the diameter of a wheel 350 is 40 mm and the distance of axle 360 from the lower face of upper flange 310 is 32 mm. The height of the platform in this embodiment is 60 mm with respect to the floor. These values are given solely by way of example.

A central element 500 permits the rotation of the platform around centre of rotation 101 illustrated in figure 1 a and 1 b. This central element 500 will now be described in greater detail, with the aid of figures 5a and 5b. Figure 5b is a cross-sectional view of figure 5a along line Vb-Vb. In this embodiment, centre of rotation 101 can be fixed. Central element 500 advantageously comprises two parts, a central part whereof serving as a base and a second part being mobile. Central part 510 is preferably a ring, the cross-section whereof has an "L" shape, such that the base of the "L" can be fixed to the floor by a series of screws 550, as illustrated in figure 5b.

In another embodiment, the centre of rotation is not fixed. Central part 510 is not therefore fixed to the floor, but also comprises displacement means, such that platform 100 can also be displaced in translation. In this embodiment, the displacement means, fixed on the connection elements, also have two degrees of freedom. A second mobile part 520, also in the form of a ring and the inner diameter whereof is slightly greater than the diameter of the first ring, is positioned on the first part. These two parts are in contact by means of a ball bearing mechanism 530 inserted between central part 510 and second mobile part 520. Thanks to the ball bearing mechanism, second part 520 can freely rotate on central part 510.

Fixed on second mobile part 520 is a circular plate 105, the diameter whereof is greater than the diameter of second part 520. This circular plate corresponds to central plate 105 described above in reference to figures 1 a and 1 b.

This plate 105 is fixed by screws 250 to second part 520, as illustrated in figure 5b. Square plate 1 10, also illustrated in figures 1 a and 1 b, is provided with a recess. In this recess, a half-lap scarf joint also permits fixing to circular plate 1 05 by connecting screws 250. Centre of rotation 101 is configured such that the height of the upper face of central plate 105 is identical to the height of the rest of platform 100. This central plate 105 can of course also form part of central element 500.

In another embodiment, square plate 1 10 provided with a recess can be replaced by a plurality of plates fixed around central plate 105. For example, these plates can be angular portions of a ring, such that central plate 105 is surrounded by a ring of plates.

Parts 510 and 520 are preferably made of steel.

The platform as described above is configured to support 5 to 6 aircraft of 0.5 to 2 tonnes. These aircraft belong to a category 2, the type of category depending on the weight of the aircraft. The maximum load that the platform is capable of supporting is therefore of the order of 12 tonnes. The arrangement of the connection elements, the thickness as well as the material of the plates will directly determine the maximum load that the platform can support. In this embodiment, the dimensions of the platform are of the order of 18 to 22 metres. The same type of platform can be produced for lighter or heavier aircraft. Category 1 includes aircraft, the maximum weight whereof is 500 kg. For this category of aircraft, the platform is capable of supporting 5 to 7 aircraft, so as to support a maximum load of approximately 3.5 tonnes. The dimensions of the platform are therefore of the order of 18 to 22 metres. For heavier aircraft, of category 3, the weight whereof is from 2 tonnes to 5.7 tonnes, the platform will be capable of supporting a maximum load of approximately 28.5 tonnes for a maximum of 5 aircraft. The dimensions of the platform for this type of aircraft are also approximately 18 to 22 metres.

The platform can be designed and dimensioned to carry a single aircraft, but also a number of aircraft greater than 5 to 7. The dimensions of the platform will thus be adapted to the dimensions of the aircraft, to the weight of the aircraft and the number of aircraft. The dimensions of the plates, their shape, their arrangement and the arrangement of the connection elements will also determine the maximum load that the platform can support. Platform 100 is not however limited to aircraft. The platform can be used for any type of vehicle, such as cars, etc. It can also be used for domestic purposes so as to allow a single car to be easily rotated in a garage, in order to avoid manoeuvres being made that risk causing damage to the car.

Other applications are also conceivable such as a revolving dance floor or a revolving scene.