Suspension work platform hoist system with communication and diagnostic system
US9982443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04G2003/286
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A suspension work platform hoist system for raising and lowering a work platform is provided. The system incorporates at least one hoist attached to the work platform and in electrical communication with a hoist control system has a data transmitter to transmit data to a remote location, a data receiver to receive data from the remote location, and/or a monitoring and diagnostic system to monitor and record at least one of a plurality of operating characteristics of the hoist. The hoist control system may further include a safety lock out system that requires authentication of an operator prior to the hoist control system causing movement of the hoist system.
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