Patents Assigned to Jostoy Pty Ltd.
  • Patent number: 6640408
    Abstract: A device and method for removing or installing a vehicular component, such as a transmission or differential, from a vehicle. The device (1) includes a trolley (2) having an actuation means (3) thereon. A saddle like device (14) is engaged with the vehicular component (9), the saddle (14) utilizing a self-aligning guide channel (38) and roller (19) locating and engaging system. Once attached, the vehicular component (9) may be uniquely manoeuvred via the underside of the vehicle, effected by a pair of articulated arms (24) and (25) operated by a plurality of hydraulic cylinders (31) and (32) to achieve the required movement of the arms (24) and (25). The trolley may then be moved from under the vehicle, such that the transmission, differential or other vehicular component may then be easily accessed for servicing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Jostoy Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, Scott Johnson