Portable lifting and transferring techniques

摘要

Portable lifting and transferring techniques for assisting in the mobility of disabled persons are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a portable lifting and transferring apparatus for assisting disabled persons that is compact, lightweight, and portable for use in different locations. Preferably, such an apparatus would provide multiple pivot points for providing multiple degrees of maneuvering freedom when lifting and transferring disabled persons and/or their mobility devices and for providing compatibility with a wide range of vehicles. The techniques may also be realized in other embodiments as disclosed herein.

主权项

1. An apparatus for supporting a lift mechanism from a plurality of hinges of a vehicle door, the apparatus comprising:
a vertical support; a horizontal support fixedly connected to a first portion of the vertical support, the horizontal support having a hook portion to securely engage a first hinge of the plurality of hinges; a plurality of support tabs securely connected to the vertical support, each support tab of the plurality of support tabs having at least one engagement means; at least one stabilization flange securely connected to the vertical support; and a hinge capture fixedly connected to a second portion of the vertical support to securely engage a second hinge of the plurality of hinges.