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Vertical support structure and lifting device having the same

US9227816B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 26, 2013
Grant dateJan 5, 2016
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 18, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B9/025
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The vertical support structure includes a half tube and a mounting member. The half tube has an inner surface defining a receiving space and formed with a series of axially spaced-apart helical groove halves. The mounting member is connected to an outer surface of the half tube. A lifting device is also disclosed, and includes a plurality of the vertical support structures, a plurality of rotation units, a plurality of slide housings, a lift carrier, a drive motor and a plurality of transmission units.

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