Adjustable overhead assembly for vehicle lift

US9821989B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Vehicle Service Group, LLC · US

Inventors

• John E. Uhl · Madison, US
• Keith W. Siddall · Madison, US
• Ronald J. Schneider · Cleves, US
• Jia Liu · Hangzhou City, CN

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 11, 2015
• Grant date: Nov 21, 2017
• Expiry date: Feb 11, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T29/49826
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for lifting a vehicle comprises at least two posts, at least two lifting assemblies, at least one actuator, and an overhead assembly. The at least two posts are configured to cooperatively raise a vehicle. Each lifting assembly is associated with a corresponding post. The at least two lifting assemblies are configured to move simultaneously to raise a vehicle. The at least one actuator is in communication with the at least two lifting assemblies. The overhead assembly is secured to each of the at least two posts such that the overhead assembly extends from one post to another post. The overhead assembly is selectively movable relative to the at least two posts between a first position and a second position.