Dual pivot swing-out engine tray
US6050358A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K5/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A scissors lift (20) including an engine compartment (22) having an engine (24) therein. An engine mount (25) which permits rotation of the engine (24) outward about two pivot axes and out of the engine compartment (22) so that items on the back side of the engine such as the oil filter, alternator, or starter can be accessed. The engine (24) begins in a first position, is rotated about a first axis (68) to a second position, and is rotated outward about a second axis (70) to a third position.
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