US3557908A
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Hoisting installation for vehicles
Assignee: J VILLARS SA ETS
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Filing: 1968-08-19
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1988-08-19
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure concerns a vehicle-hoisting installation having a first carrying assembly carried by a four-column support structure which has a device for driving this first carrying assembly. A second carrying assembly independent from the first but supported by the first carrying assembly when it is not hooked to the columns by hooking means, allows the vehicle be supported by the second assembly at points other than the wheels thereof, to maintain the vehicle in a raised position when the first carrying assembly is lowered. The second carrying assembly includes at least two bars which are directed transversely with respect to the direction along which the vehicle is engaged on the installation, and which are disposed with in the longitudinal distance between the vehicle wheels.
Inventors
- 👤 Julio Villars
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:41
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66F; B66F7/00; B66F7/02; B66F7/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A lifting installation for wheeled vehicles comprising a first carrying assembly; support means having four support columns; means connected to said support means and said first carrying assembly for selectively raising and lowering said first carrying assembly; a second carrying assembly independent from said first and comprising two transverse bars disposed intermediate the longitudinal distance between the wheels of a vehicle, when such vehicle is in position to be lifted by said installation, said second carrying assembly being for suspending the vehicle in a raised position when said first carrying means is lowered, and the four columns of said support means being positioned, respectively, adjacent the ends of said bars; attaching means for releaseably connecting the ends of said bars to the four columns of said support means; said first carrying means having means for carrying said bars upwardly when said first carrying assembly is lifted by said support means, and said attaching means having means for automatically connecting the bars to the columns when the first carrying assembly is lowered, wherein said first carrying means is for lifting a vehicle and said transverse bars are for supporting such vehicle in a raised position when the first carrying means is lowered.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A lifting installation for wheeled vehicles comprising a first carrying assembly; support means having four support columns; means connected to said support means and said first carrying assembly for selectively raising and lowering said first carrying assembly; a second carrying assembly independent from said first and comprising two transverse bars disposed intermediate the longitudinal distance between the wheels of a vehicle, when such vehicle is in position to be lifted by said installation, said second carrying assembly being for suspending the vehicle in a raised position when said first carrying means is lowered, and the four columns of said support means being positioned, respectively, adjacent the ends of said bars; attaching means for releaseably connecting the ends of said bars to the four columns of said support means; said first carrying means having means for carrying said bars upwardly when said first carrying assembly is lifted by said support means, and said attaching means having means for automatically connecting the bars to the columns when the first carrying assembly is lowered, wherein said first carrying means is for lifting a vehicle and said transverse bars are for supporting such vehicle in a raised position when the first carrying means is lowered.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
An installation according to claim 1 wherein said first carrying assembly has rolling tracks and said bars are embedded in said tracks when said bars are carried upwardly by said first carrying means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
A lifting installation as set forth in claim 1 in which said attaching means comprise hooked levers pivotally connected on said bars and cooperating projecting members on said columns, and in which said means for automatically connecting the bars to the columns comprise springs mounted on said bars for urging the hooked levers into engagement with said projecting members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
90 words
A lifting installation for wheeled vehicles comprising support means, carrying means for receiving a vehicle for lifting, means connected to said support means and carrying means for raising and lowering said carrying means, and bar means for suspending a vehicle on said support means after said carrying means is first raised to raise such vehicle and then lowered to a noninterferring position, said bar means including two bars releasably connected to said support means and disposed transversely of such vehicle intermediate the longitudinal distance between the wheels of such vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
90 words
A lifting installation for wheeled vehicles comprising support means, carrying means for receiving a vehicle for lifting, means connected to said support means and carrying means for raising and lowering said carrying means, and bar means for suspending a vehicle on said support means after said carrying means is first raised to raise such vehicle and then lowered to a noninterferring position, said bar means including two bars releasably connected to said support means and disposed transversely of such vehicle intermediate the longitudinal distance between the wheels of such vehicle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |