Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for a sliding bar disposed between a platform section and a flipover of a lift platform; a rotatable portion connected to the platform section, wherein the sliding bar is fixedly connected to the rotatable portion; a receiver portion connected to the flipover; a sliding bar mount pivotally connected to the receiver portion; and a bushing disposed in the sliding bar mount where the bushing slidably receives a portion of the sliding bar; where the bushing reduces a pull force for moving the flipover between at least one of: an open position and a vertical position and a closed position and a vertical position.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for an inductive coupling platform system comprising: an inductive coupling lift gate platform comprising: a first segment; a second segment; at least one primary inductive coupling component disposed in at least a portion of the first segment; and at least one receiver inductive coupling component disposed in at least a portion of the second segment; where inductive contact is provided between the at least one primary inductive coupling component and the at least one receiver inductive coupling component in an unfolded position; and where power or data is transmitted via the inductive contact between the at least one primary inductive coupling component and the at least one receiver inductive coupling component in the unfolded position.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods having a liftgate frame; a first bracket mount connected to a beam via one or more upper actuators and two or more upper linkages, the two or more upper linkages pivotally mounted between the first bracket mount and the liftgate frame, and where the first bracket mount is configured to move from a first stowed position under the liftgate frame to a second engage position via the one or more upper actuators and the two or more upper linkages; a second bracket mount connected to the beam; a third bracket mount connected to second bracket mount via one or more lower actuators and two or more lower linkages, the two or more lower linkages pivotally mounted between the second bracket mount and the third bracket mount; and a lift platform connected to the third bracket mount, where the lift platform is configured to move from an up position to a down position positioned selectively relative to an external surface; where the first bracket mount moves in an arcuate path from the first st

Abstract: A mounting mechanism for mounting an underride system on a structure, comprises a pair of clamping jaws, and a first bracket including a first edge for coupling the underride system thereto. The first bracket further includes a second edge for coupling the pair of clamping jaws thereto. Wherein, the first bracket and the pair of clamping jaws define a jaw opening therebetween configured to receive at least a portion of the structure for removably mounting the underride system on the structure using the mounting mechanism.

Abstract: A locking assembly for a ramp of a lift gate, the locking assembly including: an elongated adjustable locking arm pivotably disposed on a pivot point relative to the ramp, the locking arm including an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a length of the locking arm disposed on a proximal end for engaging a cam portion, where the length of the locking arm can be increased or decreased by adjusting the adjustment mechanism; and a resilient member for spring loading the locking arm, where a biasing tension in the resilient member urges the proximal end of the locking arm to pivotably engage with the cam portion to maintain the ramp in a selected position; and at least one fastener for coupling the locking assembly to a first surface of the ramp.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for correcting a mounting system for mounting a lift gate on a structure, the lift gate having a lift platform supported between a pair of spaced support columns, the correction system including: a first mounting member configured for attachment onto the structure; a first lift gate support column configured for attachment onto the first mounting member; a first correction mechanism configured to couple with a first support block, where the first correction mechanism creates a force between the first lift gate support column and the first mounting member when engaged, resulting in a first corrective gap forming between the first lift gate support column and the first mounting member; and where the resulting corrective gap orients the first lift gate support column to be substantially parallel with a plane parallel to a rear of the structure such that the lift gate platform can be operated.

Abstract: An embodiment of a lighting device for a lift gate includes one or more sensors, each sensor configured to generate an output signal based on motion and/or orientation thereof, wherein each sensor is coupled to a movable member of the lift gate to generate an output signal indicating a motion and/or position state of said movable member of the lift gate; a controller circuit coupled to each sensor to receive an output signal from each sensor, wherein the controller circuit is configured to generate one or more control signals for controlling operation of one or more lighting elements; and one or more lighting elements coupled to the controller circuit to receive control signals from the controller circuit; wherein the controller circuit is configured to generate one or more control signals in response to the output signals from each sensor, for controlling operation of one or more lighting elements based on sensed state of the moveable member.

Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a lift gate on a structure is provided, the lift gate having a lift platform supported between a pair of spaced support columns. The mounting system comprises a first mounting member configured for attachment onto said structure, wherein the first mounting member includes a support protrusion for engaging an opening in a wall of a corresponding lift gate support column. The mounting system further comprises a second mounting member configured for attachment onto said structure, wherein the second mounting member includes a support protrusion for engaging an opening in a wall of a corresponding lift gate support column. When the mounting members are attached to the structure and the corresponding lift gate support columns are mounted on the support protrusions, the mounting members support the lift gate on the structure.

Abstract: A locking assembly for a ramp of a lift gate, the locking assembly including: an elongated adjustable locking arm pivotably disposed on a pivot point relative to the ramp, the locking arm including an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a length of the locking arm disposed on a proximal end for engaging a cam portion, where the length of the locking arm can be increased or decreased by adjusting the adjustment mechanism; and a resilient member for spring loading the locking arm, where a biasing tension in the resilient member urges the proximal end of the locking arm to pivotably engage with the cam portion to maintain the ramp in a selected position; and at least one fastener for coupling the locking assembly to a first surface of the ramp.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism for mounting an underride system on a structure, comprises a pair of clamping jaws, and a first bracket including a first edge for coupling the underride system thereto. The first bracket further includes a second edge for coupling the pair of clamping jaws thereto. Wherein, the first bracket and the pair of clamping jaws define a jaw opening therebetween configured to receive at least a portion of the structure for removably mounting the underride system on the structure using the mounting mechanism.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for correcting a mounting system for mounting a lift gate on a structure, the lift gate having a lift platform supported between a pair of spaced support columns, the correction system including: a first mounting member configured for attachment onto the structure; a first lift gate support column configured for attachment onto the first mounting member; a first correction mechanism configured to couple with a first support block, where the first correction mechanism creates a force between the first lift gate support column and the first mounting member when engaged, resulting in a first corrective gap forming between the first lift gate support column and the first mounting member; and where the resulting corrective gap orients the first lift gate support column to be substantially parallel with a plane parallel to a rear of the structure such that the lift gate platform can be operated.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism for mounting an underride system on a structure, comprises a pair of clamping jaws, and a first bracket including a first edge for coupling the underride system thereto. The first bracket further includes a second edge for coupling the pair of clamping jaws thereto. Wherein, the first bracket and the pair of clamping jaws define a jaw opening therebetween configured to receive at least a portion of the structure for removably mounting the underride system on the structure using the mounting mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lift gate system. In one embodiment, the lift gate system comprises a lift platform, a lifting mechanism, and at least one stop member. The lifting mechanism moves the lift platform between a raised position and a lowered position. The lift platform is substantially aligned with an extension plate when the lift platform is in the raised position. The stop members are positioned relative to the lift platform to provide a gap between the extension plate and the lift platform when the lift platform is in the raised position.

Abstract: A solenoid operated circuit comprises a solenoid switch having a solenoid coil for moving one or more electrical contacts from a first position to a second position to switch an electrical motor ON/OFF, and a solenoid controller that includes an arc suppression circuit that mitigates a reverse self-induced voltage from the electrical motor thereby suppressing electrical arcing on switch contacts.

Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a lift gate on a structure is provided, the lift gate having a lift platform supported between a pair of spaced support columns. The mounting system comprises a first mounting member configured for attachment onto said structure, wherein the first mounting member includes a support protrusion for engaging an opening in a wall of a corresponding lift gate support column. The mounting system further comprises a second mounting member configured for attachment onto said structure, wherein the second mounting member includes a support protrusion for engaging an opening in a wall of a corresponding lift gate support column. When the mounting members are attached to the structure and the corresponding lift gate support columns are mounted on the support protrusions, the mounting members support the lift gate on the structure.

Abstract: An embodiment of a lighting device for a lift gate includes one or more sensors, each sensor configured to generate an output signal based on motion and/or orientation thereof, wherein each sensor is coupled to a movable member of the lift gate to generate an output signal indicating a motion and/or position state of said movable member of the lift gate; a controller circuit coupled to each sensor to receive an output signal from each sensor, wherein the controller circuit is configured to generate one or more control signals for controlling operation of one or more lighting elements; and one or more lighting elements coupled to the controller circuit to receive control signals from the controller circuit; wherein the controller circuit is configured to generate one or more control signals in response to the output signals from each sensor, for controlling operation of one or more lighting elements based on sensed state of the moveable member.

Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a lift gate on a structure is provided, the lift gate having a lift platform supported between a pair of spaced support columns. The mounting system comprises a first mounting member configured for attachment onto said structure, wherein the first mounting member includes a support protrusion for engaging an opening in a wall of a corresponding lift gate support column. The mounting system further comprises a second mounting member configured for attachment onto said structure, wherein the second mounting member includes a support protrusion for engaging an opening in a wall of a corresponding lift gate support column. When the mounting members are attached to the structure and the corresponding lift gate support columns are mounted on the support protrusions, the mounting members support the lift gate on the structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lift gate system. In one embodiment, the lift gate system comprises a lift platform, a lifting mechanism, and at least one stop member. The lifting mechanism moves the lift platform between a raised position and a lowered position. The lift platform is substantially aligned with an extension plate when the lift platform is in the raised position. The stop members are positioned relative to the lift platform to provide a gap between the extension plate and the lift platform when the lift platform is in the raised position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lift gate system. In one embodiment, the lift gate system comprises a lift platform, a lifting mechanism, and at least one stop member. The lifting mechanism moves the lift platform between a raised position and a lowered position. The lift platform is substantially aligned with an extension plate when the lift platform is in the raised position. The stop members are positioned relative to the lift platform to provide a gap between the extension plate and the lift platform when the lift platform is in the raised position.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism for mounting an underride system on a structure, comprises a pair of clamping jaws, and a first bracket including a first edge for coupling the underride system thereto. The first bracket further includes a second edge for coupling the pair of clamping jaws thereto. Wherein, the first bracket and the pair of clamping jaws define a jaw opening therebetween configured to receive at least a portion of the structure for removably mounting the underride system on the structure using the mounting mechanism.