Lift apparatus for a vehicle
US9603760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P1/445
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lift apparatus (100) for a vehicle comprises a lifting platform (115) and a movable connection assembly (110) for deploying and operating the lifting platform (115). The movable connection assembly (110) comprises at least two pairs of hydraulically driven lifting arms (145, 146) on either side of the lifting platform (115) and pivotally connected at a first end to a base (140) and at a second end to the lifting platform (115), at least two hydraulic actuators being disposed in connection with each pair of arms (145, 146) acting in substantially the same direction as each other. The hydraulic actuators are powered by a common source. The lift can be used to allow wheelchair bound passengers to board the vehicle or for lifting heavy articles onto the vehicle.
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