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Roller assembly lift mechanism
Assignee: Sico Inc
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Filing: 1995-10-16
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Granted: 1997-04-01
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Expires: 2015-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A stage or other structure having support legs includes rollers which are mounted so as to be supporting the stage in a first position and having the stage legs support the stage in a second position. A lift mechanism includes actuating pedals near the ground for raising and lowering the assembly. A linkage pivots the roller mounting member between a raised and lowered position relative to a cross member on the frame. A second pedal is selectively engageable by a single foot for retaining the roller assembly in either the raised or lowered positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Virgil D. Peterson
- 👤 Gary W. Andert
- 👤 Rollin D. Botts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B33/00; B60B33/04; B60B33/06; B60B33/006; B60B33/0063; E; E04; E04H; E04H3/00; E04H3/10; E04H3/22; E04H3/24; E04H3/28; B60B2200/00; B60B2200/40; B60B2200/47; B60B33/0036; B60B33/0039; B60B33/0047; B60B33/0049; B60B33/0057; B60B33/0065; B60B33/0068; B60B33/0073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A lift apparatus having a first member elevationally adjustable relative to a second member, comprising: (a) one or more pivoting links connecting the first and second members, each of the pivoting links including a lower cross member pivotally connecting the second member to the pivoting link, and an upper cross member pivotally connecting the first member to the pivoting link; (b) a first actuating member directly attached to a first one of the pivoting links, the first actuating member including a portion pivoting about the lower cross member; and, (c) a second actuating member connected to a stop device moveable between first and second positions, wherein in the first position the stop device engages the second member and the first pivoting link, and in the second position the stop device disengages one of the second member or the first pivoting link for selectively limiting relative motion between the first and second members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A lift apparatus having a first member elevationally adjustable relative to a second member, comprising: (a) one or more pivoting links connecting the first and second members, each of the pivoting links including a lower cross member pivotally connecting the second member to the pivoting link, and an upper cross member pivotally connecting the first member to the pivoting link; (b) a first actuating member directly attached to a first one of the pivoting links, the first actuating member including a portion pivoting about the lower cross member; and, (c) a second actuating member connected to a stop device moveable between first and second positions, wherein in the first position the stop device engages the second member and the first pivoting link, and in the second position the stop device disengages one of the second member or the first pivoting link for selectively limiting relative motion between the first and second members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A lift apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a first one of the pivoting links includes a center member connecting the upper and lower cross members, and wherein the first actuating member attaches to the center member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A lift apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second member extends horizontally and includes casters.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A lift apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first actuating member includes a foot pedal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A lift apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first and second members are substantially parallel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A lift apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the first and second actuating members extend longitudinally from a first end of the second member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
147 words
A stage including a roller assembly, comprising; (a) a supporting framework including legs supporting the stage; (b) the roller assembly including a plurality of rollers; (c) a linkage comprising a plurality of links pivotally connecting the roller assembly to the framework for raising and lowering the framework between a first position wherein the legs engage the ground and a second position wherein the legs are lifted off the ground; (d) foot actuated means directly engaging a first one of the plurality of links for actuating the linkage; and, (e) foot actuated selectively operable motion limiting means for limiting relative movement of the roller assembly relative to the stage comprising a stop device moveable between a first position wherein the stop device engages the first link and the roller assembly and a second position wherein the stop device disengages one of the first link or the roller assembly.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
147 words
A stage including a roller assembly, comprising; (a) a supporting framework including legs supporting the stage; (b) the roller assembly including a plurality of rollers; (c) a linkage comprising a plurality of links pivotally connecting the roller assembly to the framework for raising and lowering the framework between a first position wherein the legs engage the ground and a second position wherein the legs are lifted off the ground; (d) foot actuated means directly engaging a first one of the plurality of links for actuating the linkage; and, (e) foot actuated selectively operable motion limiting means for limiting relative movement of the roller assembly relative to the stage comprising a stop device moveable between a first position wherein the stop device engages the first link and the roller assembly and a second position wherein the stop device disengages one of the first link or the roller assembly.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A stage according to claim 7, wherein the foot actuated means and the foot actuated selectively operable motion limiting means extend from a first end of the roller assembly.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
156 words
An apparatus for raising and lowering a first member relative to a second member, comprising: (a) a linkage including a plurality of links pivotally connecting the first member to the second member providing relative vertical movement between the first and second members from a first position to a second position; (b) a first pedal connected to the linkage for actuating relative motion between the first and second members; and (c) a second pedal connected to a stop device moveable between first and second positions, wherein in the first position the stop device engages the second member and a first link of the linkage, and in the second position the stop device disengages one of the second member or the first link for selectively limiting the relative vertical motion between the first and second members; wherein the first and second pedals are selectively configured to be accessible by an operator's foot in the first and second positions.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
156 words
An apparatus for raising and lowering a first member relative to a second member, comprising: (a) a linkage including a plurality of links pivotally connecting the first member to the second member providing relative vertical movement between the first and second members from a first position to a second position; (b) a first pedal connected to the linkage for actuating relative motion between the first and second members; and (c) a second pedal connected to a stop device moveable between first and second positions, wherein in the first position the stop device engages the second member and a first link of the linkage, and in the second position the stop device disengages one of the second member or the first link for selectively limiting the relative vertical motion between the first and second members; wherein the first and second pedals are selectively configured to be accessible by an operator's foot in the first and second positions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
An apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the first pedal includes a first end connecting to the linkage and the first pedal pivotally engages the first member and pivots the pedal thereabout.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
96 words
A roller apparatus, comprising: (a) a frame structure; (b) a roller device comprising a mounting member and a plurality of rollers attached thereto; (c) a linkage connecting the roller device to the frame structure and providing for lowering and raising the frame structure between a first raised position and a second lower position; (d) a foot pedal mounted directly to the linkage for actuating the linkage; and, (e) a hook member connected to the linkage for selectively engaging an end of the mounting member and limiting relative motion between the roller device and the frame structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
96 words
A roller apparatus, comprising: (a) a frame structure; (b) a roller device comprising a mounting member and a plurality of rollers attached thereto; (c) a linkage connecting the roller device to the frame structure and providing for lowering and raising the frame structure between a first raised position and a second lower position; (d) a foot pedal mounted directly to the linkage for actuating the linkage; and, (e) a hook member connected to the linkage for selectively engaging an end of the mounting member and limiting relative motion between the roller device and the frame structure.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
A roller apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising a second pedal connected to the hook member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
A roller apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the foot pedal and the second pedal are configured to be operated with one foot at the same time.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
106 words
A roller apparatus, comprising: (a) a frame structure; (b) a roller device comprising a mounting member and a plurality of rollers attached thereto; (c) a linkage connecting the roller device to the frame structure and providing for lowering and raising the frame structure between a first raised position and a second lower position; (d) a foot pedal mounted directly to the linkage for actuating the linkage; and, (e) means for selectively limiting relative motion between the roller device and the frame structure comprising a slidable stop member engaging the linkage in a first position and providing for free movement of the linkage in a second position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
106 words
A roller apparatus, comprising: (a) a frame structure; (b) a roller device comprising a mounting member and a plurality of rollers attached thereto; (c) a linkage connecting the roller device to the frame structure and providing for lowering and raising the frame structure between a first raised position and a second lower position; (d) a foot pedal mounted directly to the linkage for actuating the linkage; and, (e) means for selectively limiting relative motion between the roller device and the frame structure comprising a slidable stop member engaging the linkage in a first position and providing for free movement of the linkage in a second position.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
A roller apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the motion limiting means further comprises biasing means for biasing the stop toward the first position.
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