Vehicle lifts in the nature of power-operated lifts used to raise automobiles and trucks; Vehicle lifts in the nature of power-operated lifts including two post, four post and mobile column lifts for material handling vehicles, reach trucks, pallet jack and fork lift service and maintenance; Four post vehicle lifts in the nature of power-operated lifts used to raise automobiles and trucks; Two post vehicle lifts in the nature of power-operated lifts used to raise automobiles and trucks; Mobile column vehicle lifts in the nature of power-operated lifts used to raise automobiles and trucks
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Two-post vehicle lift and adapter system for material handling vehicles
A low profile adapter is removably engageable with a two-post vehicle lift system. The low profile adapter includes a support member. A base plate is rigidly connected to a bottom portion of the support member. The base plate extends longitudinally from a first side of the support member. At least one capture plate is rigidly connected to the support member and extends longitudinally from an opposing second side of the support member. The at least one capture plate is operable to pivotally engage with at least one swing arm platform of the vehicle lift system. The low profile adapter includes one of a height adjustment mechanism and a outrigger arm capture mechanism.
B66F 3/46 - Combinaisons de plusieurs crics avec moyens pour rendre solidaires les mouvements de montée et de descente
B66F 7/20 - Châssis de levage, p. ex. pour lever des véhiculesAscenseurs à tablier à tabliers supportés directement par des crics par un ou plusieurs crics hydrauliques ou pneumatiques par plusieurs vérins avec moyens pour maintenir le tablier horizontal durant le mouvement
B66F 7/28 - Détails de structure, p. ex. butées d'arrêt, organes de support pivotants, curseurs coulissants réglables aux dimensions de la charge
B66F 13/00 - Caractéristiques de structure ou accessoires communs
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Apparatus and method of voltage detection of vehicles on a vehicle lift system
A vehicle lift system includes a vehicle lift operable to lift a vehicle to be serviced by a technician. The vehicle lift includes lifting components for engaging and lifting the vehicle at liftable structures of the vehicle. Electrodes are positioned on the lifting components of the vehicle lift. The electrodes are operable to make electrical contact with the liftable structures of the vehicle when the lifting components engage the liftable structures. A voltage detector system is in electrical communication with the electrodes. The voltage detector system is operable to detect voltages at the electrodes capable of harming the technician. The voltage detector system is also operable to send a warning signal to the technician indicating that a harmful voltage has been detected on the electrodes when the electrodes make electrical contact with the liftable structures of the vehicle.
B66F 17/00 - Dispositifs de sécurité, p. ex. pour limiter ou indiquer la force de levage
B66F 7/06 - Châssis de levage, p. ex. pour lever des véhiculesAscenseurs à tablier à tabliers supportés par des leviers pour un mouvement vertical
B66F 7/20 - Châssis de levage, p. ex. pour lever des véhiculesAscenseurs à tablier à tabliers supportés directement par des crics par un ou plusieurs crics hydrauliques ou pneumatiques par plusieurs vérins avec moyens pour maintenir le tablier horizontal durant le mouvement
G01R 22/06 - Dispositions pour la mesure de l'intégrale dans le temps d'une puissance électrique ou d'un courant, p. ex. compteurs d'électricité par des méthodes électroniques
G01R 31/52 - Test pour déceler la présence de courts-circuits, de fuites de courant ou de défauts à la terre
G08B 7/06 - Systèmes de signalisation selon plus d'un des groupes Systèmes d'appel de personnes selon plus d'un des groupes utilisant une transmission électrique
Techniques are disclosed for methods and systems for automating the operation of vehicle lifts in the servicing of automotive vehicles. The lifts may be motorized mobile column lifts and/or fixed lifts, including two-post lifts with swing-arms and a variety of drive-on lifts. Motorized mobile lifts have a motorized transport mechanism. A guidance system first assigns available motorized mobile lifts to the axled wheels of a vehicle and then directs their transport mechanism for transporting them to their engagement locations. It also guides the engagement of both the motorized mobile lifts and the fixed lifts in the service center. A number of technologies may be used for this purpose, including sensors onboard the vehicles and/or the lifts and/or the service center. A computer vision pipeline may also be utilized to assist in the process. Machine learning may also be employed. Techniques are also extended to autonomous vehicles as well as interfacing with fleet management software.
B66F 3/46 - Combinaisons de plusieurs crics avec moyens pour rendre solidaires les mouvements de montée et de descente
B66F 7/28 - Détails de structure, p. ex. butées d'arrêt, organes de support pivotants, curseurs coulissants réglables aux dimensions de la charge
B66F 7/20 - Châssis de levage, p. ex. pour lever des véhiculesAscenseurs à tablier à tabliers supportés directement par des crics par un ou plusieurs crics hydrauliques ou pneumatiques par plusieurs vérins avec moyens pour maintenir le tablier horizontal durant le mouvement
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
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Two-post vehicle lift and adapter system for material, handling vehicles
A two-post vehicle lift system includes first and second posts extending longitudinally upwards from a floor. First and second carriages are slidably engaged with the first and second posts respectively. First and second swing arms are pivotally attached to the first carriage. Third and fourth swing arms are pivotally attached to the second carriage. First, second, third and fourth swing arm platforms are engaged with the first, second, third and fourth swing arms respectively. Each swing arm platform is positionable radially relative to its engaged swing arm. An adapter system is engageable with at least one swing arm platform and operable to be positioned to engage and lift a material handling vehicle. The adapter system includes one of a low profile adapter with a height adjustment mechanism, a low profile adapter with an outrigger arm capture mechanism, and an extended profile adapter with an outrigger arm capture mechanism.
Techniques are disclosed for methods and systems for automating the operation of a rolling-jack system for the servicing of automotive vehicles. The rolling-jack(s) travel/transport between the runways of a drive-on lift. They have automated/motorized transportation, engagement and jacking power mechanisms. These mechanisms are controlled by a guidance system which guides/controls them for a fully automated operation. A number of technologies may be used for this purpose, including sensors onboard the vehicles and/or the drive-on lifts and/or the rolling-jacks and/or the service center. A computer vision pipeline may also be utilized to assist in the process. Machine learning may also be employed. Techniques are also extended to autonomous vehicles as well as interfacing with fleet management software.
B66F 7/26 - Châssis de levage, p. ex. pour lever des véhiculesAscenseurs à tablier pour levage sélectif de certaines parties des véhicules
B66F 7/00 - Châssis de levage, p. ex. pour lever des véhiculesAscenseurs à tablier
B66F 5/00 - Crics mobiles, du type garage, montés sur roulettes ou rouleaux
G05G 15/04 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour déclencher un mouvement résultant automatiquement d'une cause appropriée dû à la distance ou à l'angle parcouru par l'organe
G05G 23/00 - Moyens d'assurer la mise en position correcte de certaines pièces des mécanismes de commande, p. ex. rattrapage du jeu
G05D 3/00 - Commande de la position ou de la direction
Techniques are disclosed for methods and systems for automating the operation of vehicle lifts in the servicing of automotive vehicles. The lifts may be motorized mobile column lifts and/or fixed lifts, including two-post lifts with swing-arms and a variety of drive-on lifts. Motorized mobile lifts have a motorized transport mechanism. A guidance system first assigns available motorized mobile lifts to the axled wheels of a vehicle and then directs their transport mechanism for transporting them to their engagement locations. It also guides the engagement of both the motorized mobile lifts and the fixed lifts in the service center. A number of technologies may be used for this purpose, including sensors onboard the vehicles and/or the lifts and/or the service center. A computer vision pipeline may also be utilized to assist in the process. Machine learning may also be employed. Techniques are also extended to autonomous vehicles as well as interfacing with fleet management software.
Ground care maintenance systems, lift adapters for turning standard vehicle lifts into ground care maintenance or turf lifts, and methods for converting vehicle lifts to ground care maintenance or turf lifts are disclosed. The ground care maintenance system includes a two post pivoting arm lift and a lift adapter configured to couple to the two post pivoting arm lift. The lift adapter including four arm covers and two adapter members each coupled to two arm covers. The method for converting a vehicle lift to a ground care maintenance or turf lift and the turf lift back to the vehicle lift are also disclosed.
Ground care maintenance systems, lift adapters for turning standard vehicle lifts into ground care maintenance or turf lifts, and methods for converting vehicle lifts to ground care maintenance or turf lifts are disclosed. The ground care maintenance system includes a two post pivoting arm lift and a lift adapter configured to couple to the two post pivoting arm lift. The lift adapter including four arm covers and two adapter members each coupled to two arm covers. The method for converting a vehicle lift to a ground care maintenance or turf lift and the turf lift back to the vehicle lift are also disclosed.
