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Lift mechanism with platform locking device

US4118011A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 5, 1977
Grant dateOct 3, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 5, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F11/044
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lift mechanism comprising a base, a lift arm pivoted to the base and a platform pivoted to the lifting arm includes a locking device operating between the lift arm and the platform to releasably lock these two components together if the platform deviates from a horizontal position thereby presenting further movement of the platform from the horizontal.

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