Vehicle Lift

摘要

A device for lifting a small vehicle having a frame and a hood includes a lifting mechanism configured to move a platform from a lowered position to a raised position; and a saddle attached to the platform. The saddle has a top plate having a front side and a back side, opposed first and second side plates extending vertically in a first direction, and a lip extending vertically in a second direction. A supporting member extends outwardly from the top plate. An elbow has a first portion releasably coupled to the supporting member, and a second portion extending upwardly from the first portion. A hook disposed on a threaded handle attaches to the second portion of the elbow and is configured to move between a lowered position and raised position. The lip engages with the frame of the vehicle, and the hook fastens to a portion of the hood.

主权项

1. A device for lifting a small vehicle, the vehicle having a frame and a hood, the device comprising:
a lifting mechanism configured to move a platform from a lowered position to a raised position; and a saddle configured to attach to the platform, the saddle comprising:
a top plate having a front side and a back side and:
opposed first and second side plates extending vertically in a first direction from the top plate between the front side and the back side, anda lip extending vertically in a second direction from the top plate back side;at least one supporting member extending outwardly from the top plate front side;an elbow having a first portion releasably coupled to the supporting member, and a second portion extending upwardly from the first portion;a hook disposed on a threaded handle, the handle being attached to the second portion of the elbow and configured to move between a lowered position and raised position; and wherein the lip engages with a back portion of the frame of the vehicle, and the hook fastens to a portion of the hood such that the top plate substantially supports the weight of the vehicle when the platform is in the raised position.