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Tilt-safe, high-capacity lift device

US11124398B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 26, 2019
Grant dateSep 21, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F2700/055
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lifting device with a head cavity in the lifting member shaped to accept a removable lifting head. The head cavity in the lifting device—e.g., the piston of a bottle jack—may be provided with threads, or may have the threads removed. A yoke fitted on the lifting head provides registration, horizontal restraint, or both against a lifted object, component, or surface to prevent sliding off the lifting head while in use. In a smooth-walled-shaft embodiment, a set of risers (spacers, adjusters, trims, or shims) serves to adjust an extension height of the shaft, elevating the lifting head with respect to the piston prior to beginning to lift the hydraulic piston.

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