Engine lifting tool
US4534588A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 1984 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C1/107
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lifting tool for lifting an internal combustion engine having an intake manifold, the lifting tool including a mounting plate for connecting to the intake manifold of the engine, the mounting plate having a plurality of holes therein aligned with bolt holes or studs in the intake manifold, a "U"-shaped bracket connected to the mounting plate for receipt of a hook or chain connected to a lifting device such as a chain hoist, and a plurality of safety chains connected to the "U"-shaped bracket for connecting to the engine to prevent the engine from falling to the ground if the "U"-shaped bracket should separate from the mounting plate or if the mounting plate should separate from the engine while the engine is being hoisted.
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