Rack-type kinematic mechanism, in particular for vehicle lifts

摘要

A rack-type lift for vehicles includes a first, stationary rack and a second movable rack that supports a lifting unit. A toothed wheel that is movable within the lift between a first and second end position is interposed between the racks, which racks are so positioned relative to the toothed wheel that opposite ends of these racks engage the toothed wheel at the different of travel positions of the toothed wheel. Thereby, the lifting unit of the vehicle lift travels a distance twice as large as the toothed wheel.