System for vehicle lift monitoring and prognostics
US11731867B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F2700/05
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle lift system includes a plurality of mobile lift columns each including a wireless communication system for sending and receiving wireless signals, each of the plurality of mobile lift columns further including an inclinometer for detecting an amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns. A remote control unit includes a wireless communication system capable of transmitting wireless control signals to the plurality of mobile lift columns. A control unit is associated with the plurality of lift columns for controlling operation of the plurality of lift columns, the control unit further receiving a signal indicative of the amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns and providing a warning signal if any mobile lift column has an amount of tilt exceeding a predetermined amount.
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