Abstract: An exemplary lifting platform for motor vehicles has four supporting arms that are pivotally mounted on a lifting device, especially on two lateral lifting columns, and the free ends of which are movable under support points of a motor vehicle being raised. The supporting arms form a first pair and a second pair of supporting arms. At least the supporting arms of the first pair of supporting arms are adjustable in length and are implemented in the form of rigid supporting arms, which are pivotable solely about their articulation points on the lifting device. The supporting arms of the second pair of supporting arms are in the form of double-jointed arms having an additional articulated joint and, in the retracted state, are typically at least twice as long as the supporting arms of the first pair of supporting arms.

Abstract: A vehicle arm adapter that includes a base member, a platform assembly coupled to the base member, and an adjustable frame retaining assembly coupled with the platform assembly. The base member can selectively couple with a lifting arm of a vehicle lift. The platform assembly includes a vehicle engagement surface. The platform assembly can engage and lift a vehicle in coordination with the vehicle lift. The adjustable frame retaining assembly includes a first retractable assembly and a second retractable assembly that are both capable of actuating between an extend configuration and a retracted configuration. The first and second frame retaining assemblies can cooperate to contain a first subset of vehicle frames in the extended configuration. The first and second frame retaining assemblies are prevented from retaining a second subset of vehicle frames in the retracted configuration.

Abstract: A lift assembly including a lifting structure, a lifting arm, a yoke structure fixed to the lifting structure, a pin pivotally coupling the lifting arm with the yoke structure, and an integrated anti-rotational assembly associated with both the yoke structure and the pin. The lifting structure can actuate relative to the ground between a lowered position and a raised position. The lifting arm is configured to actuate with the lifting structure between the lowered position and the raised position. The integrated anti-rotational assembly can inhibit rotation of the pin relative to the yoke structure about the longitudinal axis of the pin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lifting platform for lifting vehicles, with two base assembly halves (14) with in each case one lifting device (24) arranged on the base assembly half (14), which includes a load arm (25) and a guiding arm (27), which arms, by means of at least one drive, are pivotably transferable out of a starting position arranged on the floor into an operating position (32), and which comprises a carrier (31) in in each case one end region of the lifting device (24), which carrier is mounted pivotably to the load arm (25) via a pivot bolt (54) and is mounted pivotably to the guiding arm (27) via a bearing bolt (63), and each carrier (31) receives at least one support arm (34) arranged pivotably thereon, so that the support arms (34) opposite one another are pivotable in a working space (50) formed at least between the lifting devices (24), wherein an angle of inclination is adjustable between the at least one support arm (34) and the lifting device (24).

Abstract: A rotating structure for bearing section of workstation suitable for repairing or maintaining auto mobiles with large sized tires, has a main board, a supporting module, at least two corresponding loading boards and a plurality of long and shorter horizontal rods. The loading board has multiple sections, and the loading board further has a plurality of engaging apertures at a corresponding side facing the main board. Each longer horizontal rod and one shorter horizontal rod are paired together, the longer horizontal rod allows to the loading board to rotate and the shorter horizontal rod is secured between the loading board and the main board. By removing one of the shorter horizontal rod one end of the loading board is released for rotation.

Abstract: A system for controlling a vehicle lift that operates to linearly displace a vehicle with respect to a floor. The system includes a supplemental support configured to be positioned between the vehicle and the floor when the vehicle is in a raised position, a support receiver configured to receive the supplemental support, a sensor configured to detect a presence or absence of the support within the support receiver, and an electronic control unit including a processor and a memory unit that is coupled to the processor. The electronic control unit configured to determine whether the supplemental support is positioned within the support receiver based on an output of the sensor, and in response to determining that the supplemental support is not positioned within the support receiver, prevent the vehicle lift from operating to linearly displace the vehicle with respect to the floor.

Abstract: A vehicle lift includes a carrier and a pair of arms. The arms comprise a pair of segments and an adapter pilot slidably disposed in one of the arm segments. The arm segments are slidable relative to each other and define slots to accommodate sliding of the adapter, providing various positions for the adapter along the length collectively defined by the arm segments. The adapter pilot is configured to receive an adapter to engage a vehicle. The arms are pivotable relative to the carrier and present a low profile to provide clearance for low vehicles. The carrier comprises a low profile superstructure. The superstructure includes a pair of substantially horizontal plates with substantially vertical web members extending between the substantially horizontal plates. The superstructure further includes a yoke portion pivotally coupled with the arms.

Abstract: A vehicle lift includes a carrier and a pair of arms. The arms comprise a pair of segments and an adapter pilot slidably disposed in one of the arm segments. The arm segments are slidable relative to each other and define slots to accommodate sliding of the adapter, providing various positions for the adapter along the length collectively defined by the arm segments. The adapter pilot is configured to receive an adapter to engage a vehicle. The arms are pivotable relative to the carrier and present a low profile to provide clearance for low vehicles. The carrier comprises a low profile superstructure. The superstructure includes a pair of substantially horizontal plates with substantially vertical web members extending between the substantially horizontal plates. The superstructure further includes a yoke portion pivotally coupled with the arms.

Abstract: A vehicle lift comprises a lifting mechanism configured to lift a vehicle for servicing, and at least one horizontal platform attached to a top of the lifting mechanism to engage with an underside of the vehicle. Adjustable slide members are movably attached to opposite ends of the horizontal platform and each are configured to move linearly in a horizontal path to align with the lifting points on the vehicle. Each slide member is both pivotally and slidingly engaged with the horizontal platform, and each slide member has a normally horizontal position. When the slide member is horizontal, the slide member is automatically constrained or locked to prevent linear movement of the slide member. When one end of the slide member is lifted to an angular position, the constraint is automatically disengaged and a linear slide bearing is engaged. When the slide member is in the angular position, the slide member can be easily adjusted via the bearings to match with a pick up point on an underside of a vehicle.

Abstract: A four post automotive lift system is disclosed wherein each post contains a locking mechanism and adjustable lifting points. Each pair of posts has a transverse beam that is secured by the locking mechanisms and supports the weight of the vehicle. Each of the four posts are positioned on the floor and supported by a structure on the outside side of the lifting device. Each pair of posts on ether side of the vehicle is tied together by a supporting structure. The beam supporting the vehicle is lifted at each of the four posts by a simple lifting device and then locked in place on the post by the locking mechanism. The adjustable lifting point can be placed anywhere along the four posts to extend the range of the simple lifting device as the vehicle is lifted to different heights.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible seat base. When operatively interconnected, and in its raised resting position, the device forms what is substantially a forward leaning parallelogram bisected by the consolidated length of a slide and slide-guide, which forms two substantially congruent triangles sharing a common side. In its lowered resting position, the device collapses to form an elongated rectangle bisected by the fully extended slide and slide-guide and rests substantially atop its support surface at a height defined by the cumulative thickness of each component. Generally the support mechanism comprises: a base and support member, a first and second side member, a slide and a slide-guide.

Abstract: A multiple-piece telescoping lift adapter may be locked into any one of plural lengths, by translation and rotation of the different pieces, the end pieces being locked into extended positions relative an intermediate piece by rotations in opposing directions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a trailer comprising a platform supported by a hitch assembly and at least one translatable wheel assembly. The hitch assembly is for rigid attachment to a vehicle. The translatable wheel assembly can adjust in position beneath the platform to position the wheel to balance the weight distribution of cargo supported on the platform thereby providing minimal downward force to the vehicle through the hitch assembly. The translatable wheel assembly may adjust beyond the length of the platform where the wheel assembly may further collapse and extend to allow the platform to be raised and lowered to the ground.

Abstract: A lifting platform (1) for the maintenance and repair of light vehicles, such as quad bikes, motorcycles, lawn mower tractors or the like, of the type including a load-bearing platform and a lift mechanism (2) that acts on the load-bearing platform, whereby the load-bearing platform, with a longitudinal axis that is viewed in the direction of movement of a vehicle on the surface of the platform, comes in the form of a number of decks (3, 4, 5) that work with a support chassis (6). This platform is characterized in that the decks (3, 4, 5) of the load-bearing platform are mobile decks (3, 4, 5), optionally removable, sliding on the chassis (6) in a direction that is orthogonal or transverse to the longitudinal axis of the platform to constitute an adjustable surface support area.

Abstract: A vehicle support system runway with a movable surface for supporting the wheels of a vehicle in such a manner as to permit a limited range of translational motion about a centered position, having an automatic centering and locking system. The centering and locking system is configured to releasably secure the movable surface in a locked configuration at a centered position, in response to a remote command.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding and retaining a vehicle to be lifted comprising a plurality of transverse assemblies with each including a pair of crossbeams attached to one another in a spaced apart parallel manner by means of end plates having a plurality of recesses therein. Frame anchor assemblies are slidably disposed within the channel between the crossbeams and adjust to support the frames of various sized motor vehicles.

Abstract: A motor vehicle or marine lift utilizes diagonally offset support columns. The columns face one another and are arranged along a line that intersects the longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle or vessel at a non-perpendicular angle. A respective pair of pivoting asymmetric support arms are connected to each column for moving upwardly and downwardly along the column to raise and lower a motor vehicle or marine vessel mounted thereon.

Abstract: A vehicle lift, a vehicle lift overhead assembly and a method for assembling a vehicle lift utilizes mounting configurations on each of the end of a cross member of the overhead assembly and a bracket for attachment to the upright column of the lift, with at least one of the mounting configurations including a plurality of mounting patterns which allow the member to be attached to the column by the bracket at any of a plurality of orientations relative to the column. The plurality of mounting patterns may include holes, pins or any feature capable of cooperation with complementarily shaped features to orient and secure together the components of the overhead assembly, such as slots, clamps and other similarly functioning structures.

Abstract: A saddle for a vehicle lift provides a flip-up bracket and a body portion that mates with an insert, with the flip-up bracket overlying the body portion when the flip-up bracket is in its extended position.

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 lifting device having separately displaced lifting column with a carriage controllably driven in a longitudinal direction. Connecting lines connect the control of the column. The connecting lines function as part of a digital data bus in order to exchange digital control signals with each lifting column having a separate operation device connected to the connecting lines to provide simultaneous actuation of the control of all lifting columns.

Abstract: A lift for a vehicle comprising a displaceable support device moveable between a first inground position to a second above ground position for supporting the vehicle, scissor mechanism associated with the displaceable support device for lifting the displaceable support structure and the vehicle, support frame member disposed inground, the scissor mechanism contained in the support frame member where the displaceable support device moves between the first and second positions.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in lifting a vehicle from a substantially flat surface. The apparatus includes a pair of levers, each having a first lever and a second lever pivotally joined together cris-crossing one another and operable in a scissor-like motion between a collapsed position and a lifted position. A lifting platform is operatively coupled to the levers for supporting a vehicle thereon. A lifting mechanism is operably coupled to the levers for operating them between the collapsed position and the lifted position and thereby raising and lowering the lifting platform. An extendable, one-way incrementally lockable safety strut is pivotally connected to the first lever at a point along its upper portion and the other end of the safety strut is pivotally connected to the second lever at a point along its lower portion.

Abstract: A wheel engaging vehicle lift for raising a vehicle relative to the ground and for supporting the vehicle in a raised position includes first and second support columns standing vertically upward from the ground. A first carriage is movably attached to the first support column and a second carriage is movably attached to the second support column. A first pair of arms extend away from the first carriage and a second pair of arms extend away from the second carriage, wherein the first and second pairs of arms are each rotatable about a substantially vertical axis proximate to a first end of the arms. A wheel engaging adapter may be removably secured proximate to an opposite end of the first and second pairs of arms, wherein the adapters are each rotatable about a substantially vertical axis proximate to the second end. The structure of the invention enables a conventional two-post frame engaging lift to be easily and readily converted into a two-post wheel engaging vehicle lift, and vice versa.

Abstract: A lifting platform for motor vehicles. The platform has easily adjustable support elements mounted on the ends of a beam. The support elements are applied to the pre-designated lifting points on the vehicle for safe lifting thereof.

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.