Abstract: A vehicle lift includes a mechanical lift including a platform and at least one extension being movable relative to the platform. Systems, devices and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A system includes a platform to support a vehicle on a first side of the platform and a passive motion device arranged on a second side of the platform, opposite the first side, to move upon actuation. A mechanical actuator actuates the passive motion device based on movement of one or more wheels of the vehicle to change a position of the vehicle. The position of the vehicle relative to the platform is unchanged and the passive motion device is actuated by only the movement of the one or more wheels of the vehicle to change the position of the vehicle.

Abstract: A movable battery replacing platform includes a travel-driving portion used for driving the movable battery replacing platform to move on the ground; a lifting portion mounted on the travel-driving portion, for lifting a battery during the replacement of the battery; and a battery mounting portion mounted on the top of the lifting portion, for placing a battery to be replaced or a replaced battery. The battery mounting porting is provided with a battery replacing device. The device can use an unlocking device to unlock a battery locked on the bottom of an electric vehicle, automatically aligning an unlocking point of a battery locking mechanism and realizing automatic unlocking in the movement. The angle of an upper board relative to the battery unlocking position can be adjusted by a movement actuating device, so that the unlocking point of the battery can automatically fit where the movable battery replacing platform remains still.

Abstract: A vehicle lift includes a lift base, a movable lift tower, and a movable platform. A first rail is configured to move the lift tower horizontally, and includes a outer extruded rails secured to the lift base, central extruded rails movable with respect to the outer extruded rails, and inner extruded rails movable with respect to the central extruded rails and fixed to the lift tower. A second rail assembly is fixed to the lift tower and may move the platform vertically with respect to the lift tower, and includes a outer extruded rails secured to the lift tower, central extruded rails movable with respect to the outer extruded rails, and inner extruded rails movable with respect to the central extruded rails and fixed to the lift tower.

Abstract: A barrier configured to be located at a door a vehicle having a lift platform to enable an individual using a mobility device to exit and to enter an interior of the vehicle. The barrier includes a support base configured to be fixedly coupled to the vehicle. A first side and a second side each extend from the support base are spaced apart to define an access location for the individual using the mobility device. A barrier gate or a barrier plate include an entry position and a blocking position wherein, in at least one embodiment, movement of the lift platform moves the barrier plate from the entry position to the blocking position.

Abstract: A cabinet lifting assembly for lifting overhead cabinets for installation includes a scissor lift that is positionable between a lifted position and a lowered position. The scissor lift includes a base, a top, a pair of scissors and a screw extending between the scissors. A fitting is coupled to the screw to be engaged by a chuck on a drill thereby facilitating the screw to be rotated in the first direction or the second direction. A panel is coupled to the top of the scissor lift. A support is coupled to the panel such to have an overhead cabinet positioned thereon thereby facilitating the scissor lift to lift and lower the overhead cabinet for installation.

Abstract: A lifting device, in particular for lifting and lowering loads, vehicles or similar, having a vertical lifting column, having a support arranged on the lifting column, which is guided by a guide on the lifting column and is able to be driven vertically along the lifting column, having a drive device for lifting and lowering the support and a load receiver arranged on the support, wherein the load receiver is able to be driven over and has a drive-on region, a support region and a drive-off region which are arranged in a row along a mutual axis in the drive-over direction and the load receiver has a holding arm outside of the support region and outside of the drive-over direction of the drive-on region or drive-off region.

Abstract: A door assembly for a motorized vehicle includes a door configured to move between an open position and a closed position, a first member defining a first axis, and a first support member pivotally coupled to the door and defining a second axis. A linkage assembly includes a first arm and a second arm. The first arm and the second arm are pivotally coupled to one another, where the first arm is coupled to the first member at a location offset from the first axis and the second arm defines a first slot. A cross member has a first end and a second end. The first end has a first pin for slidably engaging the first slot and the second end being coupled to the first member. The door is movable between the open and closed positions as the first member pivots about the first axis.

Abstract: The pivotable auto lift is an improvement over post-based auto lifts, and includes an adaptor that engages onto an in-ground receiver such that the adaptor rotates thereon. A first post connects with a pivot adaptor to rotate about an in-ground receiver, whereas a second post connects to a cross-brace spanning between the first post and second post. The first post, the cross-brace, and the second post collectively rotate about a central axis of the first post, and are able to rotate a full 360 degrees. Both the first post and the second post include auto lifting members thereon. The auto lifting members each engage underneath of a vehicle, and from a particular side. The in-ground receiver is rigidly secured to the floor and sub-floor such that the pivot adaptor rests thereon, and is incapable of separating when fitted thereon.

Abstract: A cart stop suitable for use with a lift platform is described. The cart stop has a closed position which allows a cart or other wheeled device to move over it. The cart stop also has an open position which prevents the cart or other wheeled device from rolling off of the lift platform.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric public transit system, comprising electric driven buses with a cassette battery set and bus-mounted control system, a charge station and a loading and unloading apparatus. When said bus needs change the cassette battery set, said loading and unloading apparatus takes said cassette battery set from said bus and then replace with a charged cassette battery set. Both said charge station and said loading and unloading apparatus are equipped with their control systems, respectively, which can intercommunicate with said bus-mounted control system. In the present invention, the cassette battery sets are charged during power consumption valleys of the power grid, and therefore, the transit system can save energy and benefit the environment.

Abstract: A tire lift is provided for use in operably lifting and lowering tires. An upstanding member extends from a base to define a substantially vertical hoist axis. An extension arm having a proximal portion and an opposed distal portion defines a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The proximal portion is movably engaged to the upstanding member while the distal portion is specifically configured to operably receive a tire in an orientation such that a central axis of the tire is substantially divergent from the longitudinal axis of the extension arm. A positioning device allows the extension arm to be selectively positioned along the hoist axis.

Abstract: A device for automatically moving vehicles along guide ways of lifts is constituted by a pusher carriage movable horizontally with a corresponding actuator on a guide that is longitudinally fixable to at least one of the guide ways and is provided with at least one pair of arms that are articulated thereto and rotate in a scissor-like fashion on a horizontal plane flush with the upper resting surface of the guide way, from an active position, in which they are parallel one another and adjacent to at least one wheel and lie transversely above the wheel, to an inactive position, in which they are divaricated and aligned parallel to the wheel.

Abstract: The invention is a lifting device, particularly for lifting a motorcycle or similar vehicle. The apparatus comprises a base member adapted to support the apparatus on a level surface, a support beam extending laterally from the base member, a lifting column attached to the far end of the support beam and projecting vertically from the support beam. The lifting apparatus is in engagement with the lifting column, and is adapted to be raised and lowered along the column. The lifting apparatus is configured with detachable mountings for engaging a motorcycle or similar vehicle as well as a mechanism for supporting the motorcycle's kick stand.

Abstract: A lifting device, for use in connection with a motor-cycle or similar vehicle, comprises a generally H-shaped base (10) mounted upon a support-beam (14) associated with a lifting-column (15) and lifting-beam (16). The lifting-beam (16) supports a lifting-assembly of generally T-shape, comprising a first beam (22) and a second beam (23). The beam (22) is of hollow rectangular section and adapted to receive front and rear mountings to support a motor-cycle or similar vehicle. A first set of mountings (24, 25) is adapted to support a motor-cycle beneath its chassis, while a second set of mountings (26, 27) is adapted to support a motor-cycle beneath its tires or wheels. The device includes a bracket-and-clamp assembly (18, 19, 20) to receive and support the vehicle's own side stand.

Abstract: A lift for a vehicle comprising a support platform for supporting a vehicle; scissor structure displaceably secured beneath the support platform for lifting the support platform and vehicle; a first and second U-shaped rod, each rod having two ends connected together at their ends for pivotal movement therabout so as to releasably secure at least one wheel of a vehicle relative the platform so as to permit a vehicle to be raised and lowered on the platform.

Abstract: An automotive lift apparatus includes a first beam support assembly and a pair of beams supported at first beam ends by the first beam support assembly, wherein each of the beams includes an outward facing beam guide portion and an inward facing guide portion. A pair of ramp/second beam support assemblies are connected to second beam ends of the beams, and each of the ramp/second beam support assemblies includes a second base. A liftable ramp is hingedly connected to the second base, and a ramp lift assembly is connected between the ramp and the second base. The first beam support assembly includes a beam support base and a beam support riser pivotally connected to the beam support base. Each of the ramp lift assemblies includes a ramp-lift hydraulic cylinder connected between the second base and the ramp. Each of the ramp/second beam support assemblies includes a riser link hingedly connected between each of the ramps and the second beam ends.

Abstract: A painting booth includes doors at one end through which a vehicle can enter. A dual section ramp always contained entirely within the booth has a fixed grid section located at an end of the booth, opposite the door, and a moveable section connected to the fixed section and located just inwardly of the door. A filter layer is attached to the fixed section for filtering air circulating downwards there through. A protective grate located in a lower wall section, below the moveable section, provides lateral protection against the introduction of foreign matter into the booth. Powered jacks, located underneath the moveable section of the ramp actuates the moveable section between inclined and horizontal positions. A retractable prop connected to an underside of the moveable section supports the weight of a vehicle when the moveable section is retained in the horizontal position.

Abstract: A short-rise lift apparatus is provided which is convertible between a first construction in which a vehicle is lifted directly by a platform that is raised against the body of the vehicle, and a second construction in which a plurality of lift arms are interposed between the platform and the frame of the vehicle so that the vehicle is lifted by the frame when the platform is raised. The plurality of elongated lift arms are retained on the platform and may be translated longitudinally relative to the platform and pivoted about a vertical axis. Each lift arm is removable from the platform so that when the lift arms are removed and the platform is moved toward the raised position, the platform engages the body of the vehicle and lifts it.