US3727773A
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Lift table
Assignee: Standard Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1970-08-05
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1990-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A lift table includes a receiving and supporting assembly and at least one lifting arm that extends perpendicularly to the receiving and supporting assembly. The assembly and the arm are mounted on a frame for pivotal movement between an article supporting positon, wherein the receiving and supporting assembly extends horizontally and the lifting arm extends vertically, and an article receiving position, wherein the lifting arm extends horizontally and the receiving and supporting assembly extends vertically. While the assembly is in the latter position, an article is attached to the lifting arm. Then, the assembly is pivoted to the article supporting position. During this movement, the receiving and supporting assembly moves under the article, so that the article is transferred from the lifting arm to the receiving and supporting assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 M Wolfe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:28
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66F; B66F9/00; B66F9/06; B66F9/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A lift table comprising: an assembly including an article receiving and supporting member, an article lifting member, means secured to the article lifting member for connecting an article thereto, and means on the article receiving and supporting member for receiving and supporting an article secured to the lifting member and for selectively varying the orientation of the article relative to the assembly; and means for moving the assembly between an article receiving position wherein the article lifting member extends outwardly and an article supporting position wherein the article receiving and supporting member extends under the article lifting supporting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A lift table comprising: an assembly including an article receiving and supporting member, an article lifting member, means secured to the article lifting member for connecting an article thereto, and means on the article receiving and supporting member for receiving and supporting an article secured to the lifting member and for selectively varying the orientation of the article relative to the assembly; and means for moving the assembly between an article receiving position wherein the article lifting member extends outwardly and an article supporting position wherein the article receiving and supporting member extends under the article lifting supporting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The lift table according to claim 1 wherein the moving means positions the article receiving and supporting member under the article lifting member as the assembly is moved from the article receiving position to the article supporting position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The lift table according to claim 1 wherein the article receiving and supporting member and the article lifting member are generally perpendicular to each other and wherein the moving means pivots the assembly between positions wherein the members extend in generally perpendicular directions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
122 words
A lift table comprising: an article lifting and supporting mechanism including a normally upwardly extending lifting member and a normally horizontally extending receiving and supporting member; means for pivoting the article lifting and supporting mechanism between the normal position and an article receiving position wherein the lifting member extends outwardly and the receiving and supporting member extends vertically; means for connecting aerial weapons to the lifting member when the article lifting and supporting mechanism is in the article receiving position; and means mounted on the receiving and supporting member for receiving weapons connected to the lifting member as the lifting member is returned to the normal position by the pivoting means and for permitting selective rotation of the weapons about their axes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
122 words
A lift table comprising: an article lifting and supporting mechanism including a normally upwardly extending lifting member and a normally horizontally extending receiving and supporting member; means for pivoting the article lifting and supporting mechanism between the normal position and an article receiving position wherein the lifting member extends outwardly and the receiving and supporting member extends vertically; means for connecting aerial weapons to the lifting member when the article lifting and supporting mechanism is in the article receiving position; and means mounted on the receiving and supporting member for receiving weapons connected to the lifting member as the lifting member is returned to the normal position by the pivoting means and for permitting selective rotation of the weapons about their axes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The lift table according to claim 4 wherein the connecting means comprises a lug beam.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The lift table according to claim 4 wherein the lifting and supporting mechanism comprises means for connection to an article and a pair of lift forks.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
108 words
A lift table comprising: a frame; an article receiving and supporting assembly pivotally mounted on the frame and including an article supporting portion; an article lifting arm pivotally mounted on the receiving and supporting surface and extending adjacent to and away from the article supporting portion thereof; means secured to the lifting arm for connecting an article thereto; and MEANS for pivoting the article receiving and supporting assembly relative to the frame between an article receiving position wherein the article lifting arm extends outwardly from the frame and an article supporting position wherein the article supporting portion extends outwardly from the frame and under the article lifting arm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
108 words
A lift table comprising: a frame; an article receiving and supporting assembly pivotally mounted on the frame and including an article supporting portion; an article lifting arm pivotally mounted on the receiving and supporting surface and extending adjacent to and away from the article supporting portion thereof; means secured to the lifting arm for connecting an article thereto; and MEANS for pivoting the article receiving and supporting assembly relative to the frame between an article receiving position wherein the article lifting arm extends outwardly from the frame and an article supporting position wherein the article supporting portion extends outwardly from the frame and under the article lifting arm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The lift table according to claim 7 wherein the frame is mounted on a vehicle that includes means for raising and lowering the frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
127 words
A lift table comprising: an initially vertically extending article receiving member; an article lifting arm mounted on the receiving member and initially extending outwardly therefrom; connecting means secured at one end to the lifting arm and secured at the other end to an article; means for pivoting the receiving member and the lifting arm into an orientation wherein the lifting arm extends upwardly and the receiving member extends horizontally and thereby positioning the receiving member under and in supporting engagement with the article; and means mounted on the article receiving member for receiving an article secured to the connecting means as the article receiving member is positioned horizontally by the pivoting means and adapted for subsequent selective repositioning of the received article relative to the receiving member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
127 words
A lift table comprising: an initially vertically extending article receiving member; an article lifting arm mounted on the receiving member and initially extending outwardly therefrom; connecting means secured at one end to the lifting arm and secured at the other end to an article; means for pivoting the receiving member and the lifting arm into an orientation wherein the lifting arm extends upwardly and the receiving member extends horizontally and thereby positioning the receiving member under and in supporting engagement with the article; and means mounted on the article receiving member for receiving an article secured to the connecting means as the article receiving member is positioned horizontally by the pivoting means and adapted for subsequent selective repositioning of the received article relative to the receiving member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The lift table according to claim 9 wherein the lifting arm includes a hook and wherein the connecting means comprises a chain secured in the hook of the lifting arm.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The lift table according to claim 9 wherein the connecting means comprises a lug beam.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The lift table according to claim 9 wherein the lifting arm is adapted for movement between normal and inoperative positions relative to the receiving member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
91 words
A lift table comprising: an article receiving and supporting member; means for pivoting the article receiving and supporting member between a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation; means for connecting an article to the article receiving and supporting member when it is in the vertical orientation; and means mounted on the article receiving and supporting member for receiving and supporting the article as it is moved to the horizontal orientation by the pivoting means and for thereafter permitting selective repositioning of the article relative to the article receiving and supporting member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
91 words
A lift table comprising: an article receiving and supporting member; means for pivoting the article receiving and supporting member between a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation; means for connecting an article to the article receiving and supporting member when it is in the vertical orientation; and means mounted on the article receiving and supporting member for receiving and supporting the article as it is moved to the horizontal orientation by the pivoting means and for thereafter permitting selective repositioning of the article relative to the article receiving and supporting member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
The lift table according to claim 13 wherein the repositioning means comprises roller means adapted to receive cylindrical articles and to permit selective rotation thereof about their respective axes.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
31 words
The lift table according to claim 13 wherein the connecting means comprises an arm extending from the article receiving and supporting member and means for connecting an article to the arm.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |