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Linear motion linkage assembly for automotive lift

US9796569B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2015
Grant dateOct 24, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F7/20
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for lifting vehicles includes a runway, a base, an actuation assembly, a first armature assembly, a second armature assembly, and a third armature assembly. The runway is designed to vertically lift a vehicle from a lowered position to a raised position. The runway is connected to the third armature assembly. In turn, the third armature assembly is connected to the actuation assembly, which is pivotally fixed to the base. The first and second armature assemblies also connect the base with the third armature assembly. The actuation assembly is configured to lift the third armature assembly, which is guided by both the first armature assembly and second armature assembly. In response to the actuation assembly, the third armature assembly then forces the runway from the lowered position to the raised position, thereby lifting the vehicle.

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