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 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 pivotally coupled with the vehicle carrier,(ii) a second arm segment slidably disposed relative to the first arm segment, wherein the second arm segment has a first end and a second end, wherein the second arm segment comprises an elongate slot formed in a sidewall of the second arm segment along a length of the second arm segment, wherein the first and second arm segments extend along a longitudinal axis, wherein the first and second arm segments are in telescoping relationship with each other such that the first and second arm segments are configured to telescope along the longitudinal axis, and(iii) an adapter pilot coupled with the second arm segment, wherein the adapter pilot comprises a transversely extending portion that extends transversely through the elongate slot of the second arm segment along a path that is transverse to the longitudinal axis, wherein the transversely extending portion is slidable between the first end and the second end of the second arm segment, wherein the adapter pilot is configured to couple with an accessory to contact the vehicle to allow the vehicle carrier to raise the vehicle.