Inground superstructure and integrated third stage arm for vehicle lift

摘要

A vehicle lift includes a carrier and a pair of arms. The arms comprise a pair of segments and an adapter pilot slidably disposed in one of the arm segments. The arm segments are slidable relative to each other and define slots to accommodate sliding of the adapter, providing various positions for the adapter along the length collectively defined by the arm segments. The adapter pilot is configured to receive an adapter to engage a vehicle. The arms are pivotable relative to the carrier and present a low profile to provide clearance for low vehicles. The carrier comprises a low profile superstructure. The superstructure includes a pair of substantially horizontal plates with substantially vertical web members extending between the substantially horizontal plates. The superstructure further includes a yoke portion pivotally coupled with the arms.

主权项

1. A vehicle lift, comprising:
(a) a vehicle carrier, wherein the vehicle carrier is operable to selectively raise and lower relative to the ground to selectively raise and lower a vehicle relative to the ground; and (b) a pair of arms pivotally coupled with the vehicle carrier, wherein each arm of the pair of arms comprises:
(i) a first arm segment having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the first arm segment and the distal end of the first arm segment define a length of the first arm segment, wherein the first arm segment is pivotally coupled with the vehicle carrier at the proximal end of the first arm segment,(ii) a second arm segment having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the second arm segment and the distal end of the second arm segment define a length of the second arm segment, wherein the first arm segment and the second arm segment are in telescoping relationship with one another such that the second arm segment is axially translatable relative to the first arm segment, wherein the first arm segment and the second arm segment are constrained in a collinear relationship, and wherein the second arm segment comprises an elongate slot formed in a sidewall of the second arm segment, wherein the elongate slot extends along at least part of the length of the second arm segment, and(iii) an adapter pilot, wherein the adapter pilot is configured to couple with an accessory to contact the vehicle to allow the vehicle carrier to raise the vehicle, wherein the adapter pilot is slidably disposed within the elongate slot of the second arm segment such that the adapter pilot is slidable along a length of the elongate slot of the second arm segment and at least part of the length of the second arm segment.