| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 187203000 | STATIONARY LIFT FOR ROADWAY VEHICLE OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF | 43 |
| 20090101446 | MOBILE ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE CENTRE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - A mobile mounting and maintenance center intended to be set up on a free space such as a parking lot of a hypermarket in order to carry out the mounting of tires and the peripheral maintenance of automobiles. The center comprises a first stall ( | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090183952 | Automotive lifting arm sleeve - A padded sleeve made from a durable and resilient material, capable of being secured to an automobile lifting arm. The padded sleeve is removable, yet securely attachable so that it remains in place during use. The sleeve includes a rubber grip that covers the top of the automotive lifting arm, providing a tactile surface for secure footing on top of the lifting arm. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20110094830 | Vehicle and object portable lift - A machine for lifting and/or rotating a vehicle or other object, comprising two or more column assemblies generally located on opposite sides of the vehicle or other object. Each assembly comprises a base, a support column, a lifting mechanism, optionally a cross beam connected to the lifting mechanism, and one or more transfer beams that transfer vehicle or object loads to the column assemblies directly or via the cross beams. All loads are transferred substantially in the planes of the lifting mechanisms. the lift may be mounted on rollers and casters and, thus, movable; fastening of the lift to a floor is not required. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20140076665 | VEHICLE HOIST - A hoist for vehicles having two lifting columns arranged at both sides of a vehicle, each having two support arms that are supported in a horizontally pivotal and longitudinally adjustable fashion at their lifting column, and each having at their free end a support plate. These support plates are positionable at support positions underneath a vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer by an appropriate movement of the support arm. The manufacturer support positions are saved as target positions according to corresponding vehicle model in a data memory of the hoist, and coordinates of actual positions of the support plates are determined by measurements and perhaps calculations. A computer makes a comparison between the target and actual coordinates, and enables a lifting process of the support arms only when differences between the target and the actual coordinates are within a predetermined tolerance. | 03-20-2014 |
| 187204000 | With distinct jack on vehicle support | 2 |
| 20090205907 | Vehicle Elevator and Lift Therein - The invention relates to a vehicle elevator, comprising. at least one carrier with a length direction for carrying a load thereon, such as a vehicle, and a lift under the carrier, which lift comprises at least two rotating components in a single line of assembly, wherein the rotating shaft extends along the line of assembly. The invention also relates to a lift for assembly in a vehicle elevator. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20120118671 | Vehicle Lift Device - Provided for is a vehicle lifting device, of the type adapted to allow the demounting and the re-mounting of the lower parts of the body and/or of the mechanical parts of the vehicle, said lifting device ( | 05-17-2012 |
| 187207000 | Having position lock for engaging sustaining drive means or guide means of support | 5 |
| 20090283366 | LIFTING ASSEMBLY - A lifting assembly may include a base frame; a support assembly coupled to the base frame wherein the support assembly may include a rotating member pivotally coupled to the base frame; a support arm coupled to the rotating member; and a lifting arm coupled to the support arm; and a lifting mechanism that may include a roller shaft; a link arm pivotally coupled to the roller shaft and the support arm; a roller coupled to the roller shaft and the link arm; and a screw coupled to the base frame and threadably coupled to the roller shaft. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20120018255 | AUTOMOTIVE LIFT WITH SECONDARY SAFETY STOP - An automotive lift typically includes a plurality of posts, a lift platform and a cable system for raising the lift platform. Various components including sliders slidably mounted on the posts are external to the posts, which facilitates visual inspection and repair of these components and provides for stronger posts. The configuration of the lift also allows the lift to sit on a floor without fasteners such as anchor bolts extending into the floor. | 01-26-2012 |
| 187208000 | Ratchet bar and latching pawl-type lock | 3 |
| 20090120722 | Lifting Platform With a Torsion Bar - A lift device of platform type for miscellaneous loads, in particular for motor vehicles, comprising a pair of vertical uprights ( | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090301817 | Fall prevention assembly for parking lifts - A fall prevention assembly for vertical lift systems for storage and in particular for parking motor vehicles, the lift system comprising a frame extending upward from a base and at least one platform that is raised vertically within that frame responsive to a lift mechanism upon which a vehicle is parked, the fall prevention assembly comprising a series of metal bars of sufficient size and strength to resist bending attached to the base of the unit and extending upward through a series of bushings mounted strategically on each platform usually at the corners. These bushings can be designed with ridges or teeth inside. As long as the platform or platforms remain level and in proper alignment with the lifting system and within the frame the bushings simply move up and down along the metal bars. In the case of the failure of a lifting means the platform or platforms would become unlevel or tilt and the bushings would bind upon the metal bar. The placement of the bushings on the platform as well as the length of the bushings and the closeness of the fit between the metal bar and the bushing would determine the amount the platform would be allowed to tilt. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20130233651 | PORTABLE TWO POST AUTOMOBILE LIFT - A portable automobile lift includes a plurality of portable lifting columns and a portable power unit. Each lifting column includes a column base, a post extending upwardly from the column base, a lifting carriage moveably mounted on a forward side of the post, and a hydraulic actuator connected to the lifting carriage for movement of the lifting carriage along the post. Each column base comprises a respective base plate connected to a lower end of the respective post. The base plate anchor bolt receiving holes extending therethrough for receiving respective anchor bolts. Each column base further includes a pair of wheels positioned to engage a ground surface rearward of the base plate for ease of portability of the columns. The lift also includes a safety lock assembly that automatically engages during upward movement of the lift to prevent unintentional lowering or falling of the lifting carriage. | 09-12-2013 |
| 187209000 | With safety cutoff for drive means | 1 |
| 20090242333 | Method and Device for Monitoring a Lifting System - The invention relates to a method and a device for monitoring a lifting system ( | 10-01-2009 |
| 187210000 | Having specific drive means for support | 17 |
| 20090038889 | Portable non-motorized automatic lift and transport system for small vehicles - A non-motorized low cost lift with an attached platform whose platform lifting mechanism is activated by the wheels of a motorized wheelchair, motorcycle, ATV, tiller or other small motorized equipment. A vehicle coupling assembly attached hereto that transports the lift assembly and a safety device that holds the elevated platform and vehicle in place. Whereby a wheelchair, motorcycle, ATV, tiller or other motorized vehicle can be safely attached, quickly elevated and transported. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090188758 | Support Arm for a Lifting Platform - The subject matter of the invention relates to a support arm for a lifting platform, comprising at least one relatively wide support arm ( | 07-30-2009 |
| 20110088978 | Platform elevator - There is provided a compact cantilever platform elevator for lifting and storing goods such as small vehicles overheads for space saving. The platform elevator comprises i) an upright frame having first and second elongated upright members provided with a longitudinal track and an elongated generally orthogonal leg at their lower end, and connected to each other at an upper end thereof by an elongated hoisting box having an axial rotatable shaft for driving first and second hoisting assemblies having respectively a first and a second slender hoisting member extending from a lower end thereof and vertically movable in response to rotation of the shaft, and ii) a cantilever platform connected to the hoisting members and comprising a generally horizontal supporting surface and first and second lateral upright runners adapted to snugly glide in respective first and second tracks of the upright members. Thereby, rotation of the shaft causes the platform to be upwardly or downwardly translated smoothly while being guided by the runners traveling in the tracks. According to specific embodiments, the hoisting members may comprise chains, belts and/or cables, and the hoisting assemblies may comprise chain blocks, sprockets and/or winding hubs. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20120222916 | Hydraulic Vehicle Lift System - A hydraulic vehicle lift system includes at least one hydraulic vehicle life and one hydraulic drive unit for lifting and lowering the at least one vehicle life. The hydraulic vehicle lift system is characterized in that the hydraulic vehicle lift system has at least one further hydraulic vehicle lift and at least one further hydraulic drive unit for lifting and lowering the at least one further hydraulic vehicle lift, and in that the hydraulic vehicle lifts can be hydraulically connected to the respective other hydraulic drive unit in order to be lifted and lowered. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20130240300 | WIRELESS VEHICLE LIFT SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL - Wireless portable vehicle lift system incorporating one or more enhanced communication and/or control features. The lift system can incorporate enhanced touch screen-enabled functionalities, enhanced multi-processor architectures, and/or enhanced emergency stop features. | 09-19-2013 |
| 187211000 | Includes plural sustaining levers (e.g., scissored levers) | 5 |
| 20080251325 | Lift Machine - A lift machine comprises a base, a support for supporting a load above the base, a lift actuator operatively connected between the base and the support for raising and lowering the support relative to the base, and a support stabilization mechanism operatively connected between the base and the support for stabilizing the support relative to the base during raising and lowering of the support by the lift actuator. The support stabilization mechanism comprises a pair of opposed linkages, with each of the pair of opposed linkages having a lower torque tube link and an upper torque tube link. The lower torque tube link has a torque tube operatively pivoted to the base. The upper torque tube link has a torque tube operatively pivoted to the support. The pair of opposed linkages are interconnected in such a manner that the pair moves in synchronization during raising and lowering of the support by the lift actuator and maintains the support substantially level even in the event that the center of mass of the load is offset from a vertical axis of the lift actuator. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090078509 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MULTI-CAPACITY VEHICLE LIFT SYSTEM - Methods and systems for a multi-capacity vehicle lift system are provided. The system includes a lift assembly having a plurality of lift capacities and a load platform coupled to the lift assembly. The load platform includes a plurality of lift starting positions, each of the plurality of lift starting positions corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of lift capacities. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20100051390 | Lifting device, particularly for lifting wheels of vehicles and the like, for wheel balancing and tire removing machines - A lifting device, particularly for lifting wheels of vehicles and the like, for wheel balancing and tire removing machines, comprising a scissor-like frame, which is interposed between at least two flat and mutually parallel elements for their mutual translational motion as a consequence of the action of motor means functionally associated with the scissor-like frame, the lifting device further comprising a cam-type profiled element, which can be engaged functionally with the motor for dynamic and static balancing between the thrust force generated by the motor and the contrast force of the scissor-like frame in addition to the weight of the object to be lifted, which is arranged on one of the two flat and parallel elements, in all the operating positions of the lifting device. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20130270040 | Vehicle Elevator and Lift Therein - The invention relates to a vehicle elevator, comprising: at least one carrier with a length direction for carrying a load thereon, such as a vehicle, and a lift under the carrier, which lift comprises at least two rotating components in a single line of assembly, wherein the rotating shaft extends along the line of assembly. The invention also relates to a lift for assembly in a vehicle elevator. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20190144249 | FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE LIFT | 05-16-2019 |
| 187213000 | Includes driven sustaining columns on opposite sides of support | 3 |
| 20120067672 | CAR LIFT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - A car lift for motor vehicles, having at least a first and a second lift element, each having at least one hydraulic cylinder/piston assembly ( | 03-22-2012 |
| 20140027206 | CANTILEVER PARKING LIFT - A cantilever parking lift system having columns and a platform includes a lift mechanism employing a vertically movable dynamic cross chain sheave assembly positioned adjacent a column, a vertically movable static cross chain sheave assembly positioned adjacent a second column, a cross chain extending from the first base and functionally engaged with the dynamic cross chain sheave assembly and static cross chain sheave assembly and to a block assembly housed in a base, wherein the block assembly is movable along a length of the first base and operable to raise the dynamic cross chain sheave assembly, and wherein the cross chain extends beneath and transversely across the platform. An actuator is positionable in the base, rather than in or around the vertical column. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20150114760 | WIRELESS VEHICLE LIFT SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL - Wireless portable vehicle lift system incorporating one or more enhanced communication and/or control features. The lift system can incorporate enhanced touch screen-enabled functionalities, enhanced multi-processor architectures, and/or enhanced emergency stop features. | 04-30-2015 |
| 187215000 | Includes sustaining fluid ram | 4 |
| 20080314689 | LIFTING PLATFORM FOR VEHICLES AND OTHER OBJECTS - A device for lifting vehicles and other objects may include a first tubular body and a second tubular body. The second tubular body is mobile in relation to the first tubular body in a longitudinal direction of the first tubular body. A first receiving chamber for a first fluid medium is provided in the interior of the first tubular body. A second receiving chamber is provided for the first fluid medium and a line connection provides fluid communication between the first receiving chamber and the second receiving chamber. The line connection extends through at least a portion of the first receiving chamber. According to various aspects, the device includes a supply line configured to supply a second fluid medium, different from the first fluid medium, to the first receiving chamber. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090321189 | LIFTING DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - The object of the invention is a lifting device, particularly for motor vehicles, having a lifting unit and load-bearing functional elements, such as travel rails, stators, support arms, or the like. These load-bearing functional elements are made of extruded light metal hollow profiles having integrally formed reinforcements, whereby less expensive production as opposed to a conventional steel construction is achieved. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20110000745 | MOTORCYCLE LIFT FOR CAR WASH - A motorcycle lift for a wash service bay which is specifically adapted for cleaning motorcycles is provided. The lift includes a lift bed having guide rails and supports for holding a motorcycle on the lift bed. At least one actuator is provided connected to the lift bed and are recessed in a well below the ground level of the wash service bay so that the motorcycle can be moved along the ground level onto the lift bed, where it is then secured in position. Preferably, there are a plurality of actuators that are staged cylinders connected in series for coordinated lifting of the lift bed to raise the motorcycle to an elevated position, to allow easier access for washing and waxing or other cleaning. The actuators are connected to a controller for controlled raising and lowering of the lift bed between a first, ground level position, for loading and unloading the motorcycle, and a second, raised level which provides easier access for cleaning. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20170233230 | PRECAST CONCRETE PIT | 08-17-2017 |
| 187216000 | Having specific vehicle support structure (e.g., trackways) | 14 |
| 20090277723 | Running rail for a lifting platform - The invention relates to a running rail for a lifting platform, having at least one module carrier | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090288918 | Column Lifting Platform for Motor Vehicles - The invention relates to a lifting platform, in particular a column lifting platform, for motor vehicles, having at least one column which is fixedly anchored on the ground, having a lifting carriage which is guided in a vertically movable fashion on the respective column, having at least one longitudinally adjustable load-bearing arm which is articulatedly fastened to the lifting carriage and which has end-side supports, having a drive unit which is mounted at the top end of the respective column and having a gear train which is kinematically coupled to the drive unit and to the lifting carriage, characterized in that a guide rail which is aligned axially parallel to a load bearing spindle is fastened to the column, a rail head of which guide rail is engaged around with a sliding fit by a guide element. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20110132692 | APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING VEHICLES ONTO CONVEYOR - An apparatus for transferring vehicles onto a conveyer comprises: a front wheel supporting means ( | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110198156 | INGROUND SUPERSTRUCTURE AND INTEGRATED THIRD STAGE ARM FOR VEHICLE LIFT - A vehicle lift includes a carrier and a pair of arms. The arms comprise a pair of segments and an adapter pilot slidably disposed in one of the arm segments. The arm segments are slidable relative to each other and define slots to accommodate sliding of the adapter, providing various positions for the adapter along the length collectively defined by the arm segments. The adapter pilot is configured to receive an adapter to engage a vehicle. The arms are pivotable relative to the carrier and present a low profile to provide clearance for low vehicles. The carrier comprises a low profile superstructure. The superstructure includes a pair of substantially horizontal plates with substantially vertical web members extending between the substantially horizontal plates. The superstructure further includes a yoke portion pivotally coupled with the arms. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20120090921 | Lifting Device for Storing a Personal Vehicle on a Vehicle Dolly Thereon - A lifting device has a lifting track mounted on a wall and a carriage with a lift frame movable along the track. A dolly with wheels at opposing ends is arranged to support various cargo thereon including personal vehicles such as motorcycles or snowmobiles or other comparably sized objects. The lift frame of the carriage has lift forks arranged to be received a wheel track of the dolly which receives wheels of a personal vehicle thereon. Guide flanges alongside the lifting track are engaged by upper and lower guide followers to prevent binding of the lift frame along the lifting track. The dolly includes longitudinal rails mountable at different lateral distances to accommodate different vehicle wheel configurations. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120325587 | Vehicle Lift With Front Platforms And Rear Carrying Arms - A vehicle lift that includes a pair of front platforms and a pair of rear carrying arms may be used to quickly and easily lift a vehicle. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20140041966 | APPARATUS FOR GUIDING A VEHICLE ONTO A SERVICE LIFT USING A MACHINE VISION WHEEL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - An apparatus is provided for guiding a vehicle onto a service lift having a pair of runways for receiving the wheels of the vehicle. In one embodiment, a machine vision wheel alignment system including an image sensor, a processor, and a display provides a visual display of the vehicle and the runways to guide an operator of the vehicle to drive the vehicle wheels onto the runways. In other embodiments, a pair of runway targets and a vehicle target are viewed by a pair of image sensors of a machine vision wheel alignment system. Image signals from the image sensors are processed to determine respective positions of the runways and to monitor a position of the vehicle relative to the runways, and a visual reference is displayed to guide an operator of the vehicle. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140048356 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A WHEEL OF A VEHICLE - A first apparatus for supporting a wheel of a vehicle includes a support structure and a support movably mounted on the support structure. At least one locating member and clamping mechanism are mounted to the support structure and the support. The clamping mechanism engages the locating member so that the support is held in a predetermined position relative to the support structure. A second apparatus for supporting a wheel of a vehicle includes a bearing surface and a support movably mounted on the bearing surface. A first locating member is positioned underneath the bearing surface, and a shaft is mounted to the underside of the support and extends through the bearing surface and the locating member. When an actuator is retracted, the first locating member bears against the bearing surface so that the support is held in a predetermined position relative to the bearing surface. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140166403 | Deflection Resistant Combination Turn Plate and Slip Plate - A deflection resistant combination slip plate and turn plate assembly for support the steered wheels of a vehicle on a precision planar surface resistant to deflection and distortion. The slip plate and the turn plate are supported on an underlying surface by bearing assemblies, and establish a upper planar surface with the turn plate disposed in a cutout region of the slip plate. Each plate is configured for limited translational movement relative to the base plate surface on which it is supported, while the turn plate is further configured for rotational movement about a central axis. Translational movement of the plates is synchronized. Spacing between the slip plate and turn plate is minimized, and supporting means are provided to maintain the slip plate and turn plate in vertical alignment under load. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20150368077 | WORKSTATION WITH CONFIGURABLE LEAVES - A workstation with configurable leaves suitable for repairing or maintaining auto mobiles. The workstation is composed of a main board and a supporting module. The supporting module supports the workstation and provides adjustable height for the workstation. The main board further has at least two corresponding loading boards and a plurality of horizontal rods placed through the loading boards. | 12-24-2015 |
| 187218000 | Includes portion positioned or shaped to engage axle or undercarriage | 4 |
| 20100108445 | PORTABLE TWO POST AUTOMOBILE LIFT - A portable automobile lift includes a plurality of portable lifting columns and a portable power unit. Each lifting column includes a column base, a post extending upwardly from the column base, a lifting carriage moveably mounted on a forward side of the post, and a hydraulic actuator connected to the lifting carriage for movement of the lifting carriage along the post. Each column base comprises a respective base plate connected to a lower end of the respective post. The base plate anchor bolt receiving holes extending therethrough for receiving respective anchor bolts. Each column base further includes a pair of wheels positioned to engage a ground surface rearward of the base plate. The lift also includes a portable power unit for providing hydraulic fluid to the actuators. The power unit is mounted on a cart for easy transportation and storage. | 05-06-2010 |
| 187219000 | Portion adjusts to plural use positions | 2 |
| 20110114420 | MULTIPLE HEIGHT LOCKING LIFT ADAPTER FOR A VEHICLE LIFT - A multiple-piece telescoping lift adapter may be locked into any one of plural lengths, by translation and rotation of the different pieces, the end pieces being locked into extended positions relative an intermediate piece by rotations in opposing directions. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20150136529 | INGROUND SUPERSTRUCTURE AND INTEGRATED THIRD STAGE ARM FOR VEHICLE LIFT - A vehicle lift includes a carrier and a pair of arms. The arms comprise a pair of segments and an adapter pilot slidably disposed in one of the arm segments. The arm segments are slidable relative to each other and define slots to accommodate sliding of the adapter, providing various positions for the adapter along the length collectively defined by the arm segments. The adapter pilot is configured to receive an adapter to engage a vehicle. The arms are pivotable relative to the carrier and present a low profile to provide clearance for low vehicles. The carrier comprises a low profile superstructure. The superstructure includes a pair of substantially horizontal plates with substantially vertical web members extending between the substantially horizontal plates. The superstructure further includes a yoke portion pivotally coupled with the arms. | 05-21-2015 |
| 187220000 | Portion moves from use to nonuse configuration (e.g., alternate supports) | 1 |
| 20110108364 | Dirtbike maintenance apparatus - A dirtbike maintenance apparatus (DMA) ( | 05-12-2011 |
