B66F11/042

Scissor lift arm inspection prop

A lift device includes a base, a platform configured to support an operator, and a scissor assembly coupling the base to the platform. The scissor assembly includes an actuator configured to extend and retract the scissor assembly to move the platform between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position, a first scissor arm pivotally coupled to a second scissor arm, and a prop pivotally coupled to the first scissor arm such that the prop rotates about a lateral axis. The prop is configured to selectively engage an engagement surface defined by at least one of the second scissor arm and a protrusion coupled to the second scissor arm, thereby preventing the platform from reaching the fully lowered position.

Floating unit

In a floating unit, a floating mechanism is provided with: a rolling portion that includes a holding portion fixed to one of a first member and a second member, a sphere held by the holding portion so as to be rotatable in all directions; and an opposing portion that is fixed to the other one of the first member and the second member, and has an abutment surface that abuts against the sphere. The abutment surface includes an inclined surface that is formed, over the entire region of the abutment surface in a circumferential direction around a reference position, so as to come close to a side, in the vertical direction, on which the sphere is arranged, while extending outward in the horizontal direction from the reference position.

SCISSOR LIFT DESCENT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
20220348449 · 2022-11-03 · ·

A lift vehicle comprises a base having a plurality of wheels, a battery arranged within the base, a drive motor powered by the battery and configured to drive at least one of the plurality of wheels and propel the base, a retractable lift including a first end coupled to the base and being movable between an extended position and a retracted position, a work platform supported by a second end of the retractable lift, and a linear actuator having a lift motor with a rotor. The lift motor is powered by the battery, and the linear actuator is coupled to the retractable lift so that rotation of the rotor moves the retractable lift between the extended position and the retracted position. The lift vehicle further includes an electromagnetic brake coupled to a first side of the lift motor.

LIFT DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING
20230077831 · 2023-03-16 ·

A lift device and a method of controlling the lift device are provided. The lift device has an electric motor drivingly coupled to a traction device, and a traction battery. A hydraulic circuit has a pump with a pump motor, and a valve. In response to a voltage being above a threshold voltage while the electric motor is outputting a braking torque and providing electrical power to the battery, flow of the pump is increased and the valve is controlled to reduce a size of the valve opening and increase pressure in the pressure galley thereby reducing electrical power to the traction battery. The flow of the pump and the valve position are therefore controlled in response to a braking power output being greater than a threshold to dissipate braking power output into the hydraulic circuit and charge the traction battery with the remaining braking power output.

LIFT DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ON A GRADE

A lift device and a method of controlling the lift device are provided. The lift device has a lifting mechanism supporting a lifting platform relative to the chassis. An electric motor is drivingly coupled to a traction device, and a traction battery is in electrical communication with the electric motor. A user input is provided to control a speed of the lift device by inputting a requested speed. A controller is configured to, in response to the lift device being on a non-zero grade and if the requested speed is greater than a predetermined speed, command the electric motor to output a braking torque and provide electrical power to the traction battery, and limit the speed of the lift device to the predetermined speed.

Safety device of vehicle with aerial work platform

In a vehicle with aerial work platform, while not receiving an operation instruction to move down the work platform from the rise and fall operating device, when moving down of the work platform is detected based on the detecting result of the rise and fall position detecting device, the rise and fall control device controls the first switching valve to switch so that the bottom-side oil chamber is connected to the hydraulic pump and controls the second switching valve to switch to the first state so as to make oil pressure in the bottom-side oil chamber be kept by the second switching valve and the check valve. Then, the rise and fall hydraulic cylinder is stopped to be contracted.

Plastic liner for covering a lift basket
11598107 · 2023-03-07 · ·

A light weight plastic liner adapted for receipt over an aerial lift basket. The lift basket mounted on a wheeled boom or scissor lift. The liner includes a floor cover and four side covers for covering an inside and an outside of four sides of a frame on the lift basket. Also, the liner includes a removable door cover for covering a hinged door on the lift basket. Further, the liner includes a bungee cord in a bottom seam of the liner for holding the liner in place on the lift basket.

RAILWAY TRACK TROLLEY
20230123992 · 2023-04-20 ·

The present invention relates broadly to a railway track trolley (10) generally comprising a collapsible chassis (12), two pairs of wheels (14a/b) and (16a/b), and a platform assembly (18). The collapsible chassis (12) includes a pair of opposing beams member (20a) and (20b) interconnected by a pair of adjustable cross-members (22) and (24). The pair of wheels (14a) and (16a) are removably mounted to opposing ends of one of the beam members (20a) whereas the other pair of wheels (14b) and (16b) are removably mounted to opposing ends of the other of the beam members (20b). The railway tracks (26a) and (26b) may be separated at one of a plurality of predetermined track gauges and the collapsible chassis in an expanded condition is designed to match the required lateral separation of the opposing rail members (26a/b). The invention is also directed broadly to a gate catch assembly (90) generally comprising a coupling sub-assembly (92), and a catch sub-assembly (96) configured to be releasably engaged by the coupling sub-assembly (92). The gate catch assembly (90) may be installed in conjunction with the platform assembly (18) of the railway track trolley (10) of the earlier aspect of the invention.

DOUBLE PARALLELOGRAM VERTICAL LIFTING DEVICE
20220324685 · 2022-10-13 ·

The present invention provides a double parallelogram vertical lifting device comprising a linkage mechanism and a pushing device. The linkage mechanism comprises a first shaft seat, a second shaft seat, a third shaft seat, an upper support unit movably coupled to the first shaft seat and the second shaft seat on both ends, and a lower support unit movably coupled to the second shaft seat and the third shaft seat on both ends. The upper support unit is provided with a first gear, and the lower support unit is provided with a second gear that meshes with the first gear. The pushing device has one end set on the upper support unit and the other end set on the lower support unit. The invention utilizes the interaction of the first gear and the second gear to generate a reaction force, which enables the lower support unit to cooperate with the upper support unit to move up and down synchronously, and achieves the effect of simple structure and large load capacity.

Vehicle suspension system
11623493 · 2023-04-11 · ·

A suspension system for a land vehicle is provided with at least one actuator connected to a chassis and an axle of a land vehicle spaced apart from a pivotal connection of the axle. A suspension circuit is in cooperation with the at least one actuator. A controller is in operable communication with the suspension circuit and is programmed to receive input indicative of a travel speed of the land vehicle. The suspension circuit is closed at a low speed travel range to permit the axle to pivot in response to variations in an underlying support surface. The suspension circuit is opened to permit selective actuation of the at least one actuator at a higher speed travel range in response to variations in the underlying support surface.