Open wheel vehicle speed jack
US10358325B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F3/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A jack for raising of an exposed hub or axle of an off-road vehicle is provided. The jack has an elongated base member including an upper end and a foot portion with the upper end including a pivot attachment area. An articulating over center arm assembly is pivotably attached at the pivot attachment area of the elongated base member. The assembly includes an offset over-center arm portion with a leverage handle on a first end and a pivoting adjustable strap portion on a second end. When the strap is attached to the axle or suspension member of a hub or axle the handle may be lowered and the base pivots wherein the strap end is moved upward and temporarily secured in the up position at full actuation of the handle for raising of the wheel for removal of the wheel.
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