Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle elevator for lifting a vehicle and a method for lifting a vehicle. The vehicle elevator includes a carrier configured for lifting the vehicle. The carrier includes a first and a second carrier part each extending in a longitudinal direction and each having a longitudinal central axis and a lifting mechanism configured for raising and lowering the carrier. The lifting mechanism includes a lifting drive with at least one lifting cylinder configured for raising the first and/or second carrier part. The at least one lifting cylinder is mounted at a mounting distance from the longitudinal central axis of the respective carrier part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lifting system and method for lifting a vehicle. The lifting system has one or more lifting devices and includes a frame with a carrier configured for carrying the vehicle; a drive for driving the carrier in at least one of the ascent or descent of the carrier; and a controller with an indoor positioning system. The controller determines the location and the height of the carrier in at least one of the ascent or descent of the carrier of the one or more lifting devices. The controller has a remote control, and the controller further has a monitoring system configured for monitoring a safety zone. The monitoring system monitors a three-dimensional zone and the safety zone has an inner zone, an intermediate zone and an outer zone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lifting system and method for lifting a vehicle, wherein the lifting system including one or more lifting devices and: a frame with a carrier configured for carrying the vehicle; a drive for driving the carrier in at least one of the ascent or descent of the carrier; and a controller including an indoor positioning system with a transponder, wherein the transponder is provided on or at the carrier such that the controller determines the location and the height of the carrier in at least one of the ascent or descent of the carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle elevator for lifting a vehicle and a method for lifting a vehicle. The vehicle elevator includes a carrier configured for lifting the vehicle. The carrier includes a first and a second carrier part each extending in a longitudinal direction and each having a longitudinal central axis and a lifting mechanism configured for raising and lowering the carrier. The lifting mechanism includes a lifting drive with at least one lifting cylinder configured for raising the first and/or second carrier part. The at least one lifting cylinder is mounted at a mounting distance from the longitudinal central axis of the respective carrier part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile lifting column, a lifting system including one or more of such lifting columns, and a method for lifting a vehicle. The mobile lifting column includes a frame with a moveable carrier. The carrier includes a carrier part and a guiding part with the carrier configured for carrying the vehicle. The mobile lifting column also includes a drive system which acts on the carrier and is configured for raising and/or lowering the carrier relative to the frame, and a lifting controller configured for controlling movement of the carrier. The guiding part of the carrier includes a U-shaped guiding part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lifting column, lifting system and method for lifting a vehicle. The lifting column according to the invention includes a frame with a carrier configured for carrying the vehicle; a drive for driving the carrier in at least one of the ascent or descent of the carrier; and a modular power system configured for providing power to the drive and adapted to comprise a variable number of energy storage systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile lifting column for lifting a vehicle, and system and method therefor. The lifting system according to the invention includes: a frame with a moveable carrier configured for carrying the vehicle; a drive which acts on the carrier and is configured for raising and/or lowering the carrier relative to the frame; a displacement mechanism configured for positioning the lifting column; and a controller configured for controlling movement of the carrier, wherein the displacement mechanism has a displacement frame including a housing, a wheel that can be moved relative to this frame between a displacement and a stationary position, a counter force element, and a steering handle that is operatively coupled to the wheel with a linkage mechanism that is configured for moving the wheel relative to this frame.

Abstract: Provided is a lifting device, lifting system and method for lifting a vehicle. The lifting device according to the invention includes a frame with a carrier configured for carrying the vehicle; a drive which acts on the carrier, wherein the drive includes an integrated hydraulic cylinder drive unit configured for raising the carrier with the integrated hydraulic cylinder drive unit including: a housing of a cylinder; a piston rod movable in the housing; a height measuring system configured for measuring the displacement of the piston rod; and an integrated hydraulic fluid tank and motor unit that is configured for driving the piston rod.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blocking device for blocking a vehicle and/or entrance to a loading-unloading station, a dock and/or distribution center provided therewith and method therefor. The blocking device includes: a guide track with guide track supports disposed along a driveway; a carriage attached to the guide track with a blocking element, with the carriage being capable of moving along the driveway; a blocking element extension mechanism configured to extend the blocking element between a retracted position and an extended blocking position; and a guide track drive configured for lifting and/or lowering the guide track. The guide track drive is further configured such that the guide track performs a horizontal movement when being lifted or lowered, and the vertical and horizontal movements are being performed simultaneously or successively.

Abstract: A lifting system and method of use thereof for lifting a vehicle. The lifting system includes one or more lifting devices. Each lifting device includes a frame with a carrier configured for carrying the vehicle, a drive for driving the carrier in at least one of the ascent or descent of the carrier, a transmitter/receiver for wireless communication with a central controller that is configured for centrally controlling the one or more lifting devices, and a sensor for measuring at least one of the ascent or descent of the carrier. The central controller includes a transmitter/receiver for communication with the individual lifting devices and a processor for determining required control actions for individual lifting devices. The central controller and/or at least one of the lifting devices includes a user input. The central controller controls two or more independent groups of selected lifting devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for blocking a vehicle, a loading-unloading system provided therewith and a method therefor. The system includes a blocking device capable of moving along the vehicle; a blocking element attached to the blocking device capable of being positioned against a vehicle tire such that the vehicle is blocked; a blocking element extension mechanism configured to extend the blocking element from a retracted position to an extended position; height adjusting means for height adjustment of the blocking element; and calculation means for calculating the desired height of the blocking element with the blocking element in an extended position such that the blocking element is used for determining the position of the vehicle tire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blocking device for blocking a vehicle and/or entrance to a loading-unloading station, a dock and/or distribution center provided therewith and method therefor. The blocking device includes: a guide track with guide track supports disposed along a driveway; a carriage attached to the guide track with a blocking element, with the carriage being capable of moving along the driveway; a blocking element extension mechanism configured to extend the blocking element between a retracted position and an extended blocking position; and a guide track drive configured for lifting and/or lowering the guide track. The guide track drive is further configured such that the guide track performs a horizontal movement when being lifted or lowered, and the vertical and horizontal movements are being performed simultaneously or successively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lifting system for lifting a vehicle and method therefor. The lifting system according to the invention includes a frame with a moveable carrier configured for carrying the vehicle, with the carrier including a carrying part and a guiding part; a drive which acts on the carrier and is configured for raising and/or lowering the carrier relative to the frame; a locking system for locking and unlocking the moveable carrier relative to the frame; and a controller configured for controlling the height of the carrier. The locking system includes a lock actuator, a locking rail, a locking drive configured for moving the lock actuator between a locked state and an unlocked state, and a lock and is configured for engaging and/or disengaging the locking rail in response to a movement of the lock actuator.

Abstract: A lifting column, lifting system and method for lifting a vehicle, such as a rail-car. The lifting column includes a frame having a movable carrier; a drive operably connected to the frame for the lifting or lowering of the carrier; and a lifter attached to the carrier for lifting the vehicle to be lifted. The lifter includes a positioner for moving of the lifter relative to the carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lifting device system for lifting a vehicle, and lifting system and method therefor. The lifting device according to the invention includes a frame with a moveable carrier configured for carrying the vehicle; a drive system which acts on the carrier and is configured for raising and/or lowering the carrier relative to the frame; and a controller and a control measurement system. The controller is configured for controlling the height of the carrier in response to a measurement signal from the control measurement system. The drive system comprises a motor with an integrated motor controller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile lifting column for lifting a vehicle, and system and method therefor. The lifting system according to the invention includes: a frame with a moveable carrier configured for carrying the vehicle; a drive which acts on the carrier and is configured for raising and/or lowering the carrier relative to the frame; a displacement mechanism configured for positioning the lifting column; and a controller configured for controlling movement of the carrier, wherein the displacement mechanism has a displacement frame including a housing, a wheel that can be moved relative to this frame between a displacement and a stationary position, a counter force element, and a steering handle that is operatively coupled to the wheel with a linkage mechanism that is configured for moving the wheel relative to this frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lifting system for lifting a vehicle and method therefor. The lifting system according to the invention includes a frame with a moveable carrier configured for carrying the vehicle, with the carrier including a carrying part and a guiding part; a drive which acts on the carrier and is configured for raising and/or lowering the carrier relative to the frame; a locking system for locking and unlocking the moveable carrier relative to the frame; and a controller configured for controlling the height of the carrier. The locking system includes a lock actuator, a locking rail, a locking drive configured for moving the lock actuator between a locked state and an unlocked state, and a lock and is configured for engaging and/or disengaging the locking rail in response to a movement of the lock actuator.

Abstract: A lifting system for lifting a vehicle, including a mobile frame with a moveable carrier configured for carrying the vehicle; a drive which acts on the carrier and has a hydraulic system; a measurement system including a sensor configured for indirect measurement of the height of the carrier, with the sensor configured for generating an indirect measurement signal from the hydraulic system that is indicative for the height of the carrier, or a change thereof; and a controller configured for controlling the height of the carrier in response to the indirect measurement signal of the measurement system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for blocking a vehicle, a loading-unloading system provided therewith and a method therefor. The system includes a blocking device capable of moving along the vehicle; a blocking element attached to the blocking device capable of being positioned against a vehicle tire such that the vehicle is blocked; a blocking element extension mechanism configured to extend the blocking element from a retracted position to an extended position; height adjusting means for height adjustment of the blocking element; and calculation means for calculating the desired height of the blocking element with the blocking element in an extended position such that the blocking element is used for determining the position of the vehicle tire.