Patent classifications
B60S9/04
STABILIZING JACK
A stabilizing jack includes a base securable to a vehicle frame with a drive screw rotatably mounted to the base and a screw follower threadingly secured to the drive screw. A length adjustable lift leg is pivotally connected at an upper end to the screw follower. A stabilizing member is pivotally connected at a first end to the base inward from the screw follower. The lift leg is pivotally connected at an outer end to the stabilizing member. Downward extension of the lift leg through outward advancement of the screw follower on the screw and downward pivoting of the lift leg by the stabilizing member advances the foot into the ground to raise the vehicle frame relative to the suspension. The extended lift leg and stabilizing member form a triangle with the base providing resistance to lateral movement of the vehicle frame relative to the wheels and suspension.
Electric powered landing gear system
The present invention is an electric powered landing gear system for semi-truck trailers using an electric motor supplied by the available voltage in the trailer via a motor controller. The system automates raising and lowering the landing gear. The system comprises a shaft motorized system operated by a 3-phase motor, a DC-to-AC motor controller, and a set of sprockets-and-chain mechanism. The electric motor implements a 3-phase winding and a brushless structure that requires no maintenance compared to direct current motors. The trailer provides the power for the electric motor through the motor controller. The motor controller comprises a digital electronic processor that implements an algorithm to optimize a sensorless control approach providing a variable speed and torque for the motor, and hence to the landing gear system, therefore simplifying the landing gears to a single speed from dual (or multi) speed/gear ratio. The motor controller implements a protection feature that limits over-currents when the landing gear legs are engaged to the ground or retracted to their static position, or when a fault occurs.
Electric powered landing gear system
The present invention is an electric powered landing gear system for semi-truck trailers using an electric motor supplied by the available voltage in the trailer via a motor controller. The system automates raising and lowering the landing gear. The system comprises a shaft motorized system operated by a 3-phase motor, a DC-to-AC motor controller, and a set of sprockets-and-chain mechanism. The electric motor implements a 3-phase winding and a brushless structure that requires no maintenance compared to direct current motors. The trailer provides the power for the electric motor through the motor controller. The motor controller comprises a digital electronic processor that implements an algorithm to optimize a sensorless control approach providing a variable speed and torque for the motor, and hence to the landing gear system, therefore simplifying the landing gears to a single speed from dual (or multi) speed/gear ratio. The motor controller implements a protection feature that limits over-currents when the landing gear legs are engaged to the ground or retracted to their static position, or when a fault occurs.
Trailer jack
A wheeled trailer jack including a first foot pad and a second foot pad. The first foot pad including a first base and the second foot pad including a second base. The first and second foot pads rotatable between an engaged position and an unengaged position. When in the engaged position, the first base of the first foot pad and the second base of the second foot lie in substantially the same plane to act as a flat foot pad to stabilize the wheeled trailer jack and wheel chock to prevent a wheel of the wheeled trailer jack from moving. When in the unengaged position, the wheel of the wheeled trailer jack is free to move.
Trailer jack
A wheeled trailer jack including a first foot pad and a second foot pad. The first foot pad including a first base and the second foot pad including a second base. The first and second foot pads rotatable between an engaged position and an unengaged position. When in the engaged position, the first base of the first foot pad and the second base of the second foot lie in substantially the same plane to act as a flat foot pad to stabilize the wheeled trailer jack and wheel chock to prevent a wheel of the wheeled trailer jack from moving. When in the unengaged position, the wheel of the wheeled trailer jack is free to move.
TRAILER JACK
A wheeled trailer jack including a first foot pad and a second foot pad. The first foot pad including a first base and the second foot pad including a second base. The first and second foot pads rotatable between an engaged position and an unengaged position. When in the engaged position, the first base of the first foot pad and the second base of the second foot lie in substantially the same plane to act as a flat foot pad to stabilize the wheeled trailer jack and wheel chock to prevent a wheel of the wheeled trailer jack from moving. When in the unengaged position, the wheel of the wheeled trailer jack is free to move.
TRAILER JACK
A wheeled trailer jack including a first foot pad and a second foot pad. The first foot pad including a first base and the second foot pad including a second base. The first and second foot pads rotatable between an engaged position and an unengaged position. When in the engaged position, the first base of the first foot pad and the second base of the second foot lie in substantially the same plane to act as a flat foot pad to stabilize the wheeled trailer jack and wheel chock to prevent a wheel of the wheeled trailer jack from moving. When in the unengaged position, the wheel of the wheeled trailer jack is free to move.
MOTORCYCLE LIFT SYSTEM
A vehicle lift includes a mechanical lift including a platform and at least one extension being movable relative to the platform. Systems, devices and methods are disclosed.
MOTORCYCLE LIFT SYSTEM
A vehicle lift includes a mechanical lift including a platform and at least one extension being movable relative to the platform. Systems, devices and methods are disclosed.
Integrated vehicle jacking assembly
An integrated vehicle jacking assembly includes a plurality of jacks that is each coupled to a bottom side of a vehicle. Each of the jacks is actuatable into an extended position for lifting a respective driver's side or passenger's side of the vehicle upwardly thereby facilitating tires on the respective driver's side or passenger's side of the vehicle to be removed and replaced. A control unit is positioned within the vehicle and the control unit is operationally coupled to each of the jacks. The control unit actuates one or both of the jacks between the extended position and the retracted position. A plurality of wheel chocks is provided for inhibiting the vehicle from rolling when the vehicle is lifted.