Patent · US Expired

Portable foldable hoist

US4334668A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 17, 1980
Grant dateJun 15, 1982
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 17, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66C23/48
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A portable hoist is provided and is adapted to be used for lifting and moving heavy objects or loads such as automobile engines, etc. The hoist is designed such that it is portable, in that it is fully foldable into a small, compact unit for storage or transport. The hoist is further mounted on rollable wheels, thereby permitting movement when loaded.

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