Lift apparatus and system
US8910325B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/44
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lifting apparatus for a lift system is disclosed. The apparatus includes a) a motor adapted for providing a lifting force, b) at least one connector operatively connected to the motor, the connector adapted for connecting a load-bearing component to the motor, c) an information receiver for receiving a load limit information about the load-bearing component, d) a motor controller electrically coupled to the motor and the information receiver, wherein the motor controller is adapted to limit the lifting force of the motor based on the load limit information received by the information receiver.
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