41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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(1) Educational services consisting of online and in-person training and instruction in the installation, operation, management, and maintenance of automotive lifts and other vehicle maintenance equipment and tools
A vehicle engagement assembly is attached to a vehicle lift, wherein the vehicle lift is configured to actuate the engagement assembly between lowered and raised positions, and the vehicle engagement assembly includes: a first arm including a first notch, a second arm including a second notch, an adapter coupling arm including a coupling portion, and an adapter that couples with the coupling portion. The second arm can transition between a first extended configuration and a first retracted configuration relative to the first arm. The adapter fits within the first notch when both the second arm is in the first retracted configuration and the adapter coupling arm is in the second retracted configuration. The adapter coupling arm is configured to transition between a second extended configuration and a second retracted configuration relative to the second arm.
A mobile lift column includes a controller comprising at least one processor and at least one memory. The column includes a base with a pair of support members, each of which includes a support actuator operable to extend and retract an inner portion of the support member. A lift post is coupled to and extends upwards from the base and includes a movable portion and a lift post driver operable to raise and lower the movable portion vertically along the lift post. A lift assembly is coupled to the movable portion. The lift assembly includes an adapter plate with one or more slots, one or more extension assemblies that pass horizontally through the slots of the adapter plate, and a set of extension actuators operable to extend and retract the one or more extension assemblies along a first axis.
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
B66F 3/46 - Combinations of several jacks with means for interrelating lifting or lowering movements
A vehicle engagement assembly includes a base frame having a pair of flanges, each defining a respective base pin hole, a lift arm having an upper flange defining an arm pin hole and a lower flange, and a pivot restraint mechanism. The pivot restraint mechanism is able to inhibit rotation of the lift arm relative to the base frame about a pivot axis. The pivot restraint mechanism includes an arm restraint body, a base frame restraint body, and a rotational stopping surface. The arm restraint body and base frame restraint body are located between the upper flange and lower flange of the lift arm with the pin extending through each. The rotational stopping surface can abut against a surface of either the base frame restraint body or the arm restraint body to rotationally fix either to the respective base frame or lift arm about the pivot axis.
Methods, devices, apparatus, systems and computer-readable storage media for assessing damages on vehicles are provided. In one aspect, a computer-implemented method includes: determining present damage data of at least one section of a vehicle based on an image of the at least one section of the vehicle using at least one machine learning model, comparing the present damage data of the at least one section of the vehicle to historical damage data of the at least one section of the vehicle to generate a comparison result, and determining whether there is a fraud event based on the comparison result. The present damage data includes information of a plurality of hail damage areas on the at least one section of the vehicle.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Wholesale distributorships featuring automotive lifts, other vehicle maintenance equipment, and tools. Providing an online computer database featuring videos, technical information, guidelines, customer support, and instructions relating to the use, installation, operation, management, and maintenance of automotive lifts and other vehicle maintenance equipment and tools; installation, management, maintenance, inspection and repair of automotive vehicle service lifts and other vehicle maintenance equipment and tools. Educational services consisting of online and in-person training and instruction in the installation, operation, management and maintenance of automotive lifts and other vehicle maintenance equipment and tools; Computer services, namely, hosting an interactive web site that allows customers to access information and live support in regard to use, installation, operation, management and maintenance of automotive lifts and other vehicle maintenance equipment and tools.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Educational services consisting of online and in-person training and instruction in the installation, operation, management, and maintenance of automotive lifts and other vehicle maintenance equipment and tools.
A vehicle lift system includes a plurality of lift groups, each lift group including a plurality of lift columns configured to lift a vehicle and a control device. The system further includes a linker module comprising a processor and a memory, wherein the memory is encoded with programming instructions executable by the processor to receive at least one user command from the control device of at least one of the plurality of lift groups, poll the control device of each lift group in the plurality of lift groups, determine, based on the polling, whether the received command can be executed, responsive to determining that the received command can be executed, send a custom instruction to each lift group to execute the received command, and responsive to determining that the received command cannot be executed, provide a notification to the user.
A method of use for supporting a fuel unit. The method includes attaching a support structure having a plurality of legs on a tabletop assembly of a mobile lift table and positioning the support structure under an elevated vehicle having a fuel unit. The method includes removing the fuel unit from the elevated vehicle such that the support structure operatively supports the fuel unit. The method includes moving the fuel unit away from the elevated vehicle and actuating the plurality of legs from a retracted position to an extended downward position. The method further includes lowering the tabletop assembly which carries the support structure with the fuel unit such that the plurality of legs engages a floor. The method further includes detaching and removing the support structure from the tabletop assembly such that the tabletop assembly is no longer supporting the support structure of the fuel unit.
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformation; Tools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
A lift assembly including a lifting structure, a lifting arm, a yoke structure fixed to the lifting structure, a pin pivotally coupling the lifting arm with the yoke structure, and an integrated anti-rotational assembly associated with both the yoke structure and the pin. The lifting structure can actuate relative to the ground between a lowered position and a raised position. The lifting arm is configured to actuate with the lifting structure between the lowered position and the raised position. The integrated anti-rotational assembly can inhibit rotation of the pin relative to the yoke structure about the longitudinal axis of the pin.
A fuel unit assembly-lifting adapter is configured to couple with a vehicle lift in order to engage, raise, and lower a fuel unit assembly. The fuel unit assembly-lifting adapter includes an elongated fuel unit assembly-engaging portion terminating into a first end and a second end and a lift-engaging portion comprising a first member extending from the first end of the fuel unit assembly-engaging portion, and a second member extending from the second end of the fuel unit assembly-engaging portion, wherein the first member and the second member are configured to detachably engage a vehicle lift such that the fuel unit assembly-engaging portion may raise and lower the fuel unit assembly in response to movement of the vehicle lift.
A vehicle engagement assembly includes a base frame, a lift arm pivotally coupled to the base frame, and a pivot restraint mechanism that can inhibit rotation of the lift arm relative to the base frame about a pivot axis while the pivot restraint mechanism is in a restrained configuration. The base frame includes a first pair of flanges and a web connecting the first pair of flanges. The pivot restraint mechanism includes an arm restraint body and a base frame restraint body. The arm restraint body is associated with the lift arm such that the arm restraint body pivots with the lift arm relative to the base frame. The base frame restraint body is associated with the base frame and includes a rotational stopping surface that engages with the web to thereby transfer a rotational load from the lift arm onto the web in the restrained configuration.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Machines for recovering, recycling and recharging refrigerant gasses for vehicle air conditioning systems; Hydraulic lift table for use in maintenance and repair of electric and internal combustion automotive vehicles; Powered tire changer machines for land vehicles (Based on Use in Commerce) Machines for remote or telediagnostic control of vehicle air conditioning systems; Vehicle wheel alignment machines; Vehicle wheel balancing machines; (Based on Intent to Use) Calibration devices for the calibrating of advanced driver assistance systems and headlight aiming devices in automobiles and other vehicles for use in the automotive repair and maintenance industry
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SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE LIFT MONITORING AND PROGNOSTICS
A vehicle lift system includes a plurality of mobile lift columns each including a wireless communication system for sending and receiving wireless signals, each of the plurality of mobile lift columns further including an inclinometer for detecting an amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns. A remote control unit includes a wireless communication system capable of transmitting wireless control signals to the plurality of mobile lift columns. A control unit is associated with the plurality of lift columns for controlling operation of the plurality of lift columns, the control unit further receiving a signal indicative of the amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns and providing a warning signal if any mobile lift column has an amount of tilt exceeding a predetermined amount.
A system and process of repairing a vehicle that has sustained structural or cosmetic damage. The system reviews reported repaired orders and compares those using artificial intelligence to an analysis of the vehicle. Repair procedures for the specific vehicle are then relayed to a user. The user is informed of any specialty equipment needed to perform a portion of that repair. The specialty equipment may then receive a repair program from the system to enable the repair. The user can then place that equipment in queue for appropriate use. Once all structural and cosmetic repairs have been performed, the system reports repair data to a database for later review. The system then determines if any subsequent repairs are need, such as the recalibration of an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). Should recalibration be required, the system then relays that information to a calibration center and the appropriate calibration is performed and recorded.
A lift table includes a base member, an air powered hydraulic powerpack assembly mounted to the base member, a tabletop, a lift assembly capable of actuated the tabletop relative to the base member, a handle extending upward from the base member, and an air supply docking station. The lift assembly includes a hydraulic cylinder assembly actuated by the air powered hydraulic powerpack. The handle includes a top potion of the handle elevated above the air-powered hydraulic powerpack. The air supply docking station is fixed to the top portion of the handle and is in fluid communication with the air-powered hydraulic powerpack assembly.
B62B 3/04 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor involving means for grappling or securing in place objects to be carried; Load handling equipment
B62B 3/02 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
B62B 5/06 - Hand moving equipment, e.g. handle bars
B66F 3/24 - Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads fluid-pressure operated
B66F 3/12 - Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads screw-operated comprising toggle levers
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Machines for recovering, recycling and recharging refrigerant gasses for vehicle air conditioning systems. Machines for remote or telediagnostic control of vehicle air conditioning systems.
Methods, devices, apparatus, systems and computer-readable storage media for assessing damages on vehicles are provided. In one aspect, a method includes: accessing an image of a vehicle showing shapes each indicating at least one damage area on the vehicle; providing the image as input to a first model to identify the shapes in the image and obtaining shape data describing a position of each shape identified in the image; providing the image as input to a second model to identify one or more panels of the vehicle and obtaining panel data describing a position of each panel identified in the image; automatically correlating the one or more shapes and the one or more panels based on the shape data and the panel data to determine a number of shapes present on each panel; and generating a damage assessment report describing the number of shapes present on each panel.
G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a pattern; Locating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
G06V 10/70 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning
Systems and methods for detecting hail damage on a vehicle are described including, receiving an image of at least a section of a vehicle. Detecting a plurality of hail damage including, detecting a plurality of damaged areas distributed over the entire section of the vehicle, and differentiating the plurality of damaged areas from one or more areas of noise, processing the received image to classify one or more sections of the vehicle as one or more panels of the vehicle bodywork, and using the detected areas of damage, the classification of the seriousness of the damage and the classification of one or more panels to compute a panel damage density estimate.
G06F 30/27 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using machine learning, e.g. artificial intelligence, neural networks, support vector machines [SVM] or training a model
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
35 - Advertising and business services
38 - Telecommunications services
Goods & Services
Machines for scouring and washing vehicle wheels; mechanic and hydraulic vehicle lifts; power-operated lifting equipment, namely, forklifts, electric jacks, power-operated jacks, fixed and mobile cranes, stands for hydraulic, electric and power-operated jacks; hoists for motor vehicles; brake flushing machines; sand-blasting apparatus; machines for removing vehicle tires; lifting apparatus in the nature of work platforms; machines for inflating vehicles tires; grinding machines for brake pads; hydraulic jacks; mechanical and hydraulic lift tables; machines for fitting and removing vehicle tires; elevators (lifts); power-operated lifts for moving, parking and storing land vehicles; machines for the vulcanization of tires and inner tubes; stands for machines; vehicle tire dismantling machines; grinding machines for brake blocks; machines for degreasing and washing vehicle wheels; lifting apparatus; machines for changing vehicle tires; hydraulic lifts for vehicles; machines for vehicle tire pressure; machines for extracting vehicle wheels; machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; power-operated tyre fitting machines; pneumatically operated tyre inflation machines; Presses (industrial machines); Hydraulic presses for metalworking; Oil hydraulic presses [for metalworking]; Metal process presses; Moulds for metalworking [parts of machines] Apparatus for pickling with sand; grinding tools for trueing machines; Tools for cutting, modelling, finishing, compacting and grinding of materials [parts of machines]; Machine tools for removal of waste materials; Turning tools for use in metalworking; Automotive vehicle service lifts; Powered tire changer machines for land vehicles; Air Conditioning maintenance machines capable of recovery, recycle and recharging of refrigerant gasses and that offer WiFi connectivity, mobile app integration, vehicle updates, and remote or telediagnostic support; Automotive vehicle lift table for use for battery replacement and maintenance of electric vehicles and for maintenance of gas and diesel fueled vehicles; Machines for the vulcanisation of tyres and inner tubes; Mechanical and hydraulic hoists for vehicles; Mechanical and hydraulic lifting tables; Lifting apparatus in the form of lifting work platforms; Automated lifting equipment, namely lifting cars (lift cars); Electric jacks; Motorised lifting jacks; Jack-stands for hydraulic, electric and motorised jacks; Fixed and mobile cranes; Machines for inflating vehicles tyres; Machines for fitting and removing vehicle tyres; Electromechanical and electrohydraulic lifting apparatus for cars, motorcycles, SUVs, motor homes, vans, lorries, buses; Motorised hoists for moving, parking and storing land motor vehicles; Moving and handling equipment , namely, power-operated lifts for moving, parking and storing land vehicles; machines, machine tools, and power-operated tools and apparatus, for fastening and joining in the nature of air powered tools, namely, drills, screwdrivers, rivet hammers, saws; tools for machines, namely, grinders being power tools; tools being parts of machines, namely, power-operated hammer drills; power activated hand- held tools, namely, buffers, grinders and drill hammers; power driven hand tools, namely, drill hammers; power tools, namely, drills; precision machine tools, namely, electric screwdrivers; Fuel pumps for land vehicles, air compressors and power operated blowers; automatic tire removing and installing devices, namely, powered tire changer machines for land vehicles; tyre removers machines, namely, powered tire changing machines for land vehicles; tyre changers, namely, powered tire changing machines for land vehicles; Power-operated tire mounting machines; pneumatic system control instruments, namely, pneumatic controls for machines, motors and engines; Automatic vending machines. Weighing apparatus and instruments; measuring apparatus and instruments, namely, mechanical and electronic measuring machines for identifying and analyzing structural damage to vehicles; optical apparatus and instruments, namely, optical scanners; tire pressure gauges; tire tread depth gauges; apparatus for checking the alignment of vehicle wheels; Machines and devices for balancing vehicle wheels; machines for balancing motor vehicle tires; gas sensors for measuring gas concentration; automotive measuring devices and instruments, namely, level indicators, level switches and level indicators for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks, fuel gauges, air fuel/ratio gauges, water temperature gauges, vacuum gauges and exhaust gas temperature gauges, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, speed indicators, faulted circuit indicator, tire and tire/wheel uniformity machines for the purpose of measuring and correcting the uniformity of tires and tire/wheels, ultrasonic thickness gauges; optical inspection apparatus for vehicle detection, namely, display monitors, computers, image sensors and video cameras, inspection apparatus for checking the inner surface of tires; wheel alignment measuring apparatus, namely, roll test stands and rolling roads; operating systems and application software to detect vehicles, namely, transmission testing and brake testing equipment; apparatus for measuring vehicle treads; inspection machines for checking tire inner surfaces; scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus; inspecting apparatus for controlling tyres internal surface; Surveying machines and instruments; Sensor apparatus and instruments for motor vehicles, namely fuel, water temperature and exhaust gas indicators, air-to-fuel gauges, thrust meters and vacuum gauges, calipers for measuring distance, bevels, level and pressure gauges, devices for measuring spark plugs and spark plug gaps, tyre pressure gauges, ultrasound and micrometer thickness gauges, sensors for measuring gas concentration; Machines for measuring and checking pressures and uniformity of tyres and wheels; Test platforms on wheels for measuring wheel alignment; Apparatus and instruments for signaling, namely, level indicators, level indicators for monitoring and controlling of liquids in tanks, of water level, pressure, automatic indicators for low tyre pressure, speedometers, temperature indicators, short-circuit sensors, electronic display panels, vehicle breakdown warning triangles; Checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments, namely optical inspection apparatus for industrial purposes, diagnostics apparatus for vehicles, namely display monitors, computers, image sensors and video cameras, operational systems and applications software for vehicle diagnostics; Test equipment for cars, namely test equipment for transmission components and for brake components, brake controls and brake liquids; Life-saving apparatus and instruments, Namely, Safety installations for vehicles, namely electronic tyre pressure monitors; Teaching apparatus and instruments, Namely, Vehicle drive training simulators; Vehicle wheel alignment machines; vehicle wheel balancing machines; Measuring devices for measuring, analyzing, estimating the cost to repair, and repairing damage to vehicles; Electronic machines used for computer analysis of collision or structural damage to vehicles and replacement parts for such machines; Pre-recorded CD-ROMS containing vehicle specification data for use in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of vehicles, vehicle systems and parts thereof; Downloadable computer software containing vehicle specification data for use in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of vehicles, vehicle systems and parts thereof; Diagnostic apparatus, not for medical purposes, for measuring, analyzing, estimating the cost to repair and repairing damage to vehicles; Pre-recorded CD-ROMS and downloadable computer software for measuring, analyzing, estimating the cost to repair and repairing damage to vehicles; Downloadable computer software which permits remote access to identifying diagnostic repair issues by offsite support personnel; Actuators for land vehicles, namely, electric rotational and axial actuators for motors, powertrains, drivetrains, vehicle dynamics systems, suspensions, vehicle control systems, torque transfer systems, body and chassis systems; connectors for land vehicles, namely, electrical connectors for motors, powertrains, drivetrains, vehicle dynamics systems, suspensions, vehicle control systems and torque transfer systems, all being component parts for land vehicles; Downloadable software for machines and apparatus used for diagnostics, control and repair of vehicles; equipment for archiving of data, namely, downloadable software for archiving data relating to vehicles; equipment and instruments for recording, transmission, receipt, processing or reproduction of sound, images and data relating to vehicles, and component parts and fittings therefor; downloadable computer software for management of data relating to vehicles; downloadable operating system programs and downloadable application software for vehicle diagnostics; Downloadable software for operating, controlling and managing machines and apparatus used in the diagnostics, control and repair of vehicles; equipment, namely, computers, electronic sensors for the transmission, receipt and archiving of data relating to vehicles, structural parts and fittings therefor; Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, processing or reproducing sound, images or data relating to vehicles and structural parts and fittings therefor; Downloadable computer operating system software and downloadable application software for performing vehicle diagnostics; Equipment for the transmission, receipt and archiving of data relating to vehicles, parts and fittings therefor; Equipment and instruments for recording, transmission, receipt, processing or reproduction of sound, images and/or data relating to vehicles, parts and fittings therefor; Computer software for management of data relating to vehicles, parts and fittings therefor; Operating systems and application software for vehicle diagnostics, Namely, Equipment for testing transmission and braking components, Apparatus for checking the alignment of vehicle wheels, Weighing apparatus and instruments; Optical inspection apparatus for vehicle diagnostics, namely display monitors, computers, image sensors and video cameras, inspection apparatus for monitoring of the interior surfaces of tyres; Measuring apparatus and instruments, Namely mechanical and electronic measuring machines for identifying and analysing structural damage to vehicles; Detecting apparatus and instruments in motor vehicles, including level indicators, level indicators for monitoring and checking liquids in reservoirs, Fuel gauges, air fuel ratio gauges, Water temperature gauges, Vacuum measuring instruments and Exhaust gas temperature gauges, Pressure indicating gauges, Temperature sensors, Speed indicators, Short-circuit sensors; Optical apparatus and instruments, namely optical scanners; Apparatus for measuring and correcting the uniformity of tyres and wheels; Apparatus for balancing vehicle wheels, Tyre-pressure measurers; Apparatus for measuring vehicle tread; Ultrasonic thickness gauges; Sensors for measuring concentrations of gas; equipment, namely, computers, electronic sensors for the transmission, receipt and archiving of data relating to vehicles and structural parts and fittings therefor; Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data relating to vehicles and structural parts and fittings therefor; measuring devices, namely, length measuring gauges; weight measuring instruments, namely, scales; tyre matching apparatus, namely, tire and tire/wheel uniformity machines for the purpose of measuring and correcting the uniformity of tires and tire/wheels; tire balancing units for land vehicles; balance installations, namely, tire balancing machines for land vehicles; balancing apparatus, namely, precision balances; tire balancing machines for land vehicles; tyre monitoring apparatus in the nature of vehicle safety equipment, namely, electronic tire pressure monitors; automatic indicators of low pressure in vehicle tyres; tyre tread depth gauges; Machines and systems for scanning, aligning and diagnosing vehicle sensors including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Actuators for land vehicles, namely, linear actuators for motors, powertrains, drivetrains, vehicle dynamics systems, suspensions, vehicle control systems, torque transfer systems, body and chassis systems; hydraulic linear actuators for use in motors, powertrains, drivetrains, suspensions, vehicle control systems, torque transfer systems, body and chassis systems. Commercial trading and consumer information services; Retail and Wholesale services relating to motor vehicles accessories; Retail and Wholesale services in relation to earthmoving equipment; Retail and Wholesale services in relation to agricultural equipment; Retail and Wholesale services in relation to equipment for agricultural; Retail and Wholesale services in relation to information technology equipment; Retail and Wholesale services in relation to navigation devices; Retail and Wholesale services in relation to vehicles; Retail and Wholesale services in relation to lubricants; Retail and Wholesale services in relation to computer software; Wholesale and Retail services relating to automobile parts; Computerized file management; Management of databases relating to vehicles, parts and fittings therefor; Managing and compilation of computerized databases relating to vehicles, parts and fittings therefor; Wholesale and retail store services featuring automotive vehicle service lifts; Retail online shopping in relation to motor vehicles accessories; Retail online shopping in relation to earthmoving equipment; Retail online shopping in relation to agricultural equipment; Retail online shopping in relation to equipment for agricultural; Retail online shopping in relation to information technology equipment; Retail online shopping in relation to navigation devices; Retail online shopping in relation to vehicles; Retail online shopping in relation to lubricants; Retail online shopping in relation to computer software; Retail online shopping relating to automobile parts; Retail online shopping featuring automotive vehicle service lifts; Wholesale online shopping in relation to motor vehicles accessories; Wholesale online shopping in relation to earthmoving equipment; Wholesale online shopping in relation to agricultural equipment; Wholesale online shopping in relation to equipment for agricultural; Wholesale online shopping in relation to information technology equipment; Wholesale online shopping in relation to navigation devices; Wholesale online shopping in relation to vehicles; Wholesale online shopping in relation to lubricants; Wholesale online shopping in relation to computer software; Wholesale online shopping relating to automobile parts; Wholesale online shopping featuring automotive vehicle service lifts; providing commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services; Administrative services for customers in the field of vehicle repair. Secure and non-secure telecommunications services, namely, electronic data transmission, and message forwarding in the form of transmission of information, data, signaling, images and documents, relating to vehicles; communications by computer terminals for vehicle diagnostics; Secure and non-secure telecommunications services, namely, transmission, reception and forwarding of information, data, signals, images and documents, relating to vehicles, parts and fittings therefor by means of telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, and the Internet; communications by computer terminals for vehicle diagnostics, parts and fittings therefor; communication between devices, namely, communication by mobile telephones, computer terminals and fibre optic networks; Secure and non-secure telecommunications services, including transmission, storage, processing and forwarding of information, data, signalling, images and documents, relating to vehicles, parts and fittings therefor; Communications by computer terminals.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Providing information in the field of automotive repair, diagnostics, and calibration equipment through the internet. Education services, namely, providing online non-downloadable instructional videos through the internet in the field of automotive repair, diagnostics, and calibration equipment
A lift assembly including a lifting structure, a lifting arm, a yoke structure fixed to the lifting structure, a pin pivotally coupling the lifting arm with the yoke structure, and an integrated anti-rotational assembly associated with both the yoke structure and the pin. The lifting structure can actuate relative to the ground between a lowered position and a raised position. The lifting arm is configured to actuate with the lifting structure between the lowered position and the raised position. The integrated anti-rotational assembly can inhibit rotation of the pin relative to the yoke structure about the longitudinal axis of the pin.
A lift system includes a lift structure and a lift structure actuation assembly. The lift structure can actuate between a lowered position and a raised position. The lift structure actuation assembly includes a hydraulic cylinder operably coupled with the lift structure, a motor, a hydraulic pump powered by the motor, and a flow control assembly that can limit hydraulic fluid exiting the hydraulic cylinder to a maximum volumetric flow rate. The hydraulic pump can pump hydraulic fluid into the hydraulic cylinder in order to raise the lift structure. The lift structure actuation assembly can lower the lift structure in a fast descent mode and a slow decent mode. In the slow descent mode, the hydraulic pump pumps hydraulic fluid toward the hydraulic cylinder such that the hydraulic fluid exits the hydraulic cylinder at a slower volumetric flow rate compared to the maximum volumetric flow rate.
B66F 7/16 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks by one or more hydraulic or pneumatic jacks
F15B 15/18 - Combined units comprising both motor and pump
F15B 13/02 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors
A vehicle lift assembly includes a control unit and a first lift device. The first lift device includes a lifting carriage, a lift actuation assembly that can actuate the lifting carriage between a lowered position and a raised position, and an indicator assembly. The indicator assembly can generate a visual indicator on a surface proximal to the first lift device under control of the control unit, such as one selected as a function of a state of the first lift device.
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
B66F 7/16 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks by one or more hydraulic or pneumatic jacks
B66F 3/46 - Combinations of several jacks with means for interrelating lifting or lowering movements
B66F 7/28 - Constructional details, e.g. end stops, pivoting supporting members, sliding runners adjustable to load dimensions
A set of lift controls may be configured to determine the load on the motor (112) by a vehicle of an unknown weight during operation at a standard lift speed and use such information to determine a potential speed that the motor may raise the vehicle at while staying within safe operational levels for the motor. One or more of a magnitude of electrical power drawn, a pressure generating by a hydraulic lifting, or a sensed vehicle weight may be used to provide an indication of load on the motor and/or a higher potential speed.
B66F 7/16 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks by one or more hydraulic or pneumatic jacks
A vehicle lift includes a vehicle carrier and a pair of arms. The vehicle carrier can selectively raise and lower a vehicle relative to the ground. Each arm in the pair of arms is pivotally coupled with the vehicle carrier. Each arm in the pair of arms includes a first arm segment, a second arm segment, and an adapter. The arm segments have a telescoping relationship. The adapter is coupled with the second arm segment and is slidable along at least part of the length of the second arm segment. The adapter is capable of coupling with an accessory at a first vertical profile and a lower vertical profile to thereby allow the accessory to contact a vehicle to allow the vehicle carrier to raise and lower the vehicle.
A vehicle lift system uses locally and globally available datasets to provide various automated and semi-automated lift positioning modes that may be used to position lift arms and engage adapters with lift points of a vehicle. A set of sensors are used to determine a position and orientation of a vehicle within a lift area. Each lift arm includes a camera that is coupled to the lift arm with a static field of view relative to the adapter despite extension, retraction, or rotation of lift arm members. The cameras provide images of the adapter and its surroundings that may be analyzed with object recognition to identify the vehicle's lift points. Lift point positions may also be determined using back-calculation. Automatic positioning of the lift arms may be performed based on identified lift points and may also include projection of an optical locator from a locator within the adapter.
A laser scanner determines the direction and distance of one or more targets by emitting two substantially parallel beams and receiving respective return beams. Components for handling the received beams are affixed to a monolithic block to ensure fixed relative placement. The direction of the target is determined using an optical encoder to reduce the timing window for interpolation to a fraction of the time it takes for the scanner to make a full revolution. A detection algorithm adapts detection thresholds for the different signatures of return signals depending on the distance to the target. Distance calculations are also adjusted for thermal expansion of the scanner components by including a temperature-variant thermometer output signal in the distance calculation algorithm. Target location and orientation information is used to adjust the location of ADAS calibration targets and perform the ADAS calibration process.
An optical scanning system for measuring and/or controlling a vehicle and/or parts of a vehicle, wherein the vehicle is arranged on a support surface. The optical scanning system comprises two optical reader apparatuses, which are arranged on said support surface, on opposite sides of the vehicle, and are provided with respective optical image capturing devices configured to provide respective data/signals encoding one or more images of the vehicle, an electronic system, which is designed to process the data/signals in order to construct one or more three-dimensional images of the vehicle. The optical image reader apparatuses each comprise a calibration target, which lies on an approximately horizontal support surface and is arranged immediately adjacent to the optical image capturing device of the relative optical image reader apparatus at a predetermined distance from it.
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
H04N 13/254 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras in combination with electromagnetic radiation sources for illuminating objects
H04N 13/296 - Synchronisation thereof; Control thereof
Systems and methods for detecting hail damage on a vehicle are described including, receiving an image of at least a section of a vehicle. Detecting a plurality of hail damage including, detecting a plurality of damaged areas distributed over the entire section of the vehicle, and differentiating the plurality of damaged areas from one or more areas of noise, processing the received image to classify one or more sections of the vehicle as one or more panels of the vehicle bodywork, and using the detected areas of damage, the classification of the seriousness of the damage and the classification of one or more panels to compute a panel damage density estimate.
G06F 30/27 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using machine learning, e.g. artificial intelligence, neural networks, support vector machines [SVM] or training a model
A mobile lift column (200) is configured to automatically position itself with respect to a vehicle (112) to be lifted. A proximity and object sensor is used to identify a location of a vehicle and navigate obstructions while advancing to the vehicle. The column includes a set of automatically driven Mecanum wheels (222, 224) that can be variably controlled to provide precise movement in any direction without rotating the column. A camera (244) positioned on the column identifies a wheel of the vehicle, and an alignment beam is projected onto the wheel to verify centering on the wheel. Once positioned, the column may operate one of several lift members, including a pair of removable fork adapters (216, 218), to extend underneath the vehicle and contact the vehicle lifting points. With at least two columns properly positioned, each mobile column can simultaneously raise its lift member(s) to lift the vehicle to a desired height.
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
B66F 3/46 - Combinations of several jacks with means for interrelating lifting or lowering movements
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Motor vehicle damage inspection services in the nature of 3D scanning of automobiles and other vehicles for cosmetic damage via a mobile system that also creates damage reports and provides repair estimates; Motor vehicle damage inspection services in the nature of 3D scanning of automobiles and other vehicles for hail damage, surface dents or scratches via a mobile system that also creates damage reports and provides repair estimates
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Laser detectors for scanning vehicles to provide a 360 degree view of a vehicle for the purpose of detecting structural damage that may not otherwise be detectable
39.
Maintenance and repair system for advanced driver assistance features
A calibration and repair system for advanced driver assistance systems (“ADAS”) and features is configured to provide secure, automated workflow management related to the calibration of ADAS. Automated workflows include steps and interfaces to aid in preparation of a vehicle for calibration, local-remote collaboration during calibration, customer interactions, workflow and event notification, user authentication, remote system management, and other tasks. The system is also capable of automatically and dynamically adding new and updated calibration specifications that are usable during local-remote collaboration.
B60W 50/032 - Fixing failures by repairing failed parts, e.g. loosening a sticking valve
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
40.
INTELLIGENT VEHICLE LIFT NETWORK WITH DISTRIBUTED SENSORS
An automation system uses cameras (134) and sensors (136) to identify a set of vehicle wheels within a lift area (118), then virtualizes the position and orientation of the vehicle relative to the lift posts (122, 130). Lift arms (124, 132) extending from the lift posts are moved to a first position that places a profile camera near the predicted position of lift points, and image analysis is used to positively identify the lift points. The lift arms are then moved to a second position that places an adapter camera below the identified lift points, and image analysis is used to confirm safe positioning below the lift point. Captured images and feedback from image analysis are used to improve and refine the system's ability to identify wheels, profile view lift points, and plan view lift points. The system may be integrated with lift arms allowing for automated rotation, extension, and elevation of lift adapters.
B66F 7/28 - Constructional details, e.g. end stops, pivoting supporting members, sliding runners adjustable to load dimensions
B66F 7/20 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks by one or more hydraulic or pneumatic jacks by several jacks with means for maintaining the platforms horizontal during movement
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
A vehicle arm adapter that includes a base member, a platform assembly coupled to the base member, and an adjustable frame retaining assembly coupled with the platform assembly. The base member can selectively couple with a lifting arm of a vehicle lift. The platform assembly includes a vehicle engagement surface. The platform assembly can engage and lift a vehicle in coordination with the vehicle lift. The adjustable frame retaining assembly includes a first retractable assembly and a second retractable assembly that are both capable of actuating between an extend configuration and a retracted configuration. The first and second frame retaining assemblies can cooperate to contain a first subset of vehicle frames in the extended configuration. The first and second frame retaining assemblies are prevented from retaining a second subset of vehicle frames in the retracted configuration.
A calibration and repair system for advanced driver assistance systems (“ADAS”) and features is configured to provide secure, automated workflow management related to the calibration of User Remote ADAS. Automated workflows include steps and interfaces to aid in preparation of a vehicle for calibration, local-remote collaboration during calibration, customer interactions, workflow and event notification, user authentication, remote system management, and other tasks. The system is also capable of automatically and dynamically adding new and updated calibration specifications that are usable during local-remote collaboration.
B60W 50/032 - Fixing failures by repairing failed parts, e.g. loosening a sticking valve
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
Conventional vehicle lifts typically operate at a standard speed that is statically configured for the system, which may result in vehicles that are below the weight rating for the lift being raised at the standard speed while the lift motor is capable of safely raising at greater speeds. A set of lift controls may be configured to determine the load on the motor by a vehicle of an unknown weight during operation at a standard lift speed and use such information to determine a potential speed that the motor may raise the vehicle at while staying within safe operational levels for the motor. One or more of a magnitude of electrical power drawn, a pressure generated by a hydraulic lifting, or a sensed vehicle weight may be used to provide an indication of load on the motor and/or a higher potential speed.
B66F 7/14 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks by mechanical jacks screw-operated
B66F 7/16 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks by one or more hydraulic or pneumatic jacks
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
E04H 6/06 - Small garages, e.g. for one or two cars with means for shifting or lifting vehicles
An apparatus for operating a vehicle lift comprises at least one lifting assembly, a control unit, and a control pendant. The control pendant is configured to remotely control the motion of the vehicle lift through the control unit and to permit the lifting of a vehicle by the push of a single button on the control pendant and/or positioning of lift features in preparation for lifting a particular vehicle by the push of a single button. A menu screen and a plurality of menu buttons may be used together by a user to select one vehicle profile from a plurality of vehicle profiles. The selected vehicle profile may correspond to the vehicle being lifted and provides specific data with respect to how the at least one lifting assembly and/or the lift features should be moved for the particular vehicle being lifted.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
High pressure cylinders made of metal; pressure gas
cylinders made of metal; tire storage racks made of metal;
tire transport racks made of metal. Hydraulic lifts; mobile hydraulic lifts; pneumatic lifting
apparatus; mobile pneumatic lifting apparatus; mechanical
lifts; mobile mechanical lifts; vehicle lifts; platform
lifts; lifting tables for machines; lifting platforms;
mobile lifting platforms; jacking beams for lifting
platforms; hydraulic jacks; pneumatic jacks; tire mounting
machines; pressing machines; compressors; air compressors;
air pumps; compressed air pumps; air pumps [garage
installations]; tire inflating machines [garage
installations]; compressed air pumps [garage installations];
oil separators. Air dryers; air coolers; air filters; air filtering
apparatus; air cleaning apparatus; separators for removing
condensation by refrigeration. Rental, maintenance and repair of hydraulic lifts, pneumatic
lifting apparatus, mechanical lifts, vehicle lifts, platform
lifts, lifting tables, lifting platforms and jacking beams
for lifting platforms; rental, maintenance and repair of
hydraulic jacks and pneumatic jacks; rental, maintenance and
repair of tire mounting machines and pressing machines;
rental, maintenance and repair of compressors, air pumps,
tire inflating machines and oil separators; maintenance and
repair of air dryers, air coolers, air filters, air
filtering apparatus, air cleaning apparatus and separators
for removing condensation by refrigeration. Rental of air dryers, air coolers, air filters, air
filtering apparatus, air cleaning apparatus and separators
for removing condensation by refrigeration.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
High pressure cylinders made of metal; pressure gas
cylinders made of metal; tire storage racks made of metal;
tire transport racks made of metal. Hydraulic lifts; mobile hydraulic lifts; pneumatic lifting
apparatus; mobile pneumatic lifting apparatus; mechanical
lifts; mobile mechanical lifts; vehicle lifts; platform
lifts; lifting tables; lifting platforms; mobile lifting
platforms; jacking beams for lifting platforms; hydraulic
jacks; pneumatic jacks; tire mounting machines; pressing
machines; compressors; air compressors; air pumps;
compressed air pumps; air pumps [garage installations]; tire
inflating machines [garage installations]; compressed air
pumps [garage installations]; oil separators. Air dryers; air coolers; air filters; air filtering
apparatus; air cleaning apparatus; separators for removing
condensation by refrigeration. Rental, maintenance and repair of hydraulic lifts, pneumatic
lifting apparatus, mechanical lifts, vehicle lifts, platform
lifts, lifting tables, lifting platforms and jacking beams
for lifting platforms; rental, maintenance and repair of
hydraulic jacks and pneumatic jacks; rental, maintenance and
repair of tire mounting machines and pressing machines;
rental, maintenance and repair of compressors, air pumps,
tire inflating machines and oil separators; rental,
maintenance and repair of air dryers, air coolers, air
filters, air filtering apparatus, air cleaning apparatus and
separators for removing condensation by refrigeration.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Wireless remote-controlled system for easy mobility and control of automotive vehicle service lifts anywhere in the immediate work area, sold as a component of such automotive vehicle service lifts
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Calibration devices for the calibrating of advanced driver assistance systems and headlight aiming devices in automobiles and other vehicles for use in the automotive repair and maintenance industry
An apparatus includes a housing, a piston, an input cavity, a first actuating shaft, a first output cavity, and a second output cavity. The housing comprises an input port, a first output port, a second output port, a first end, a second end, a first wide wall having a first internal surface, and a chamber at least partially defined by the first end and the first internal surface. The piston is able to actuate along the first internal surface of the first side wall. The input cavity is in fluid communication with the input port. The first output cavity is in fluid communication with the first output port. The second output cavity is in fluid communication with the second output port. The first actuating shaft is fixed to the piston and helps fluidly isolate the first output port from the second output port.
B66F 3/24 - Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads fluid-pressure operated
B66F 7/06 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement
B66F 7/08 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement hydraulically or pneumatically operated
B66F 3/46 - Combinations of several jacks with means for interrelating lifting or lowering movements
F15B 11/16 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with two or more servomotors
50.
Intelligent vehicle lift with center of gravity sensor
An assistance system uses cameras and sensors to identify a set of vehicle wheels within a lift area, then virtualizes the position and orientation of the vehicle relative to one or more lift posts. The system also determines a center of gravity for the vehicle and uses that center of gravity and other information associated with the vehicle to determine a position within the lift area at which the vehicle should be positioned. The system may also provide guidance to aid in positioning the vehicle at or near that position. Such guidance may be provided as one or more visual or audio indicators or via a software interface. The system may be integrated with lift arms allowing for automated rotation, extension, and elevation of lift adapters once the vehicle is positioned, and it may use distributed processing to locate relevant objects in captured images used in this calculation.
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
B66F 3/46 - Combinations of several jacks with means for interrelating lifting or lowering movements
G01G 19/18 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups for weighing suspended loads having electrical weight-sensitive devices
A laser scanner determines the direction and distance of one or more targets by emitting two substantially parallel beams and receiving respective return beams. Components for handling the received beams are affixed to a monolithic block to ensure fixed relative placement. The direction of the target is determined using an optical encoder to reduce the timing window for interpolation to a fraction of the time it takes for the scanner to make a full revolution. A PLL trained by recent segment timing further improves accuracy and precision. A detection algorithm adapts detection thresholds for the different signatures of return signals depending on the distance to the target. Distance calculations are also adjusted for thermal expansion of the scanner components by including a temperature-variant thermometer output signal in the distance calculation algorithm.
G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
High pressure cylinders made of metal; pressure gas cylinders made of metal; tire storage racks made of metal; tire transport racks made of metal. Hydraulic lifts; mobile hydraulic lifts; pneumatic lifting apparatus; mobile pneumatic lifting apparatus; mechanical lifts; mobile mechanical lifts; vehicle lifts; platform lifts; lifting tables; lifting platforms; mobile lifting platforms; jacking beams for lifting platforms; hydraulic jacks; pneumatic jacks; tire mounting machines; pressing machines; compressors; air compressors; air pumps; compressed air pumps; air pumps [garage installations]; tire inflating machines [garage installations]; compressed air pumps [garage installations]; oil separators. Air dryers; air coolers; air filters; air filtering apparatus; air cleaning apparatus; separators for removing condensation by refrigeration. Rental, maintenance and repair of hydraulic lifts, pneumatic lifting apparatus, mechanical lifts, vehicle lifts, platform lifts, lifting tables, lifting platforms and jacking beams for lifting platforms; rental, maintenance and repair of hydraulic jacks and pneumatic jacks; rental, maintenance and repair of tire mounting machines and pressing machines; rental, maintenance and repair of compressors, air pumps, tire inflating machines and oil separators; rental, maintenance and repair of air dryers, air coolers, air filters, air filtering apparatus, air cleaning apparatus and separators for removing condensation by refrigeration.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
High pressure cylinders made of metal; pressure gas cylinders made of metal; tire storage racks made of metal; tire transport racks made of metal. Hydraulic lifts; mobile hydraulic lifts; pneumatic lifting apparatus; mobile pneumatic lifting apparatus; mechanical lifts; mobile mechanical lifts; vehicle lifts; platform lifts; lifting tables; lifting platforms; mobile lifting platforms; jacking beams for lifting platforms; hydraulic jacks; pneumatic jacks; tire mounting machines; pressing machines; compressors; air compressors; air pumps; compressed air pumps; air pumps [garage installations]; tire inflating machines [garage installations]; compressed air pumps [garage installations]; oil separators. Air dryers; air coolers; air filters; air filtering apparatus; air cleaning apparatus; separators for removing condensation by refrigeration. Rental, maintenance and repair of hydraulic lifts, pneumatic lifting apparatus, mechanical lifts, vehicle lifts, platform lifts, lifting tables, lifting platforms and jacking beams for lifting platforms; rental, maintenance and repair of hydraulic jacks and pneumatic jacks; rental, maintenance and repair of tire mounting machines and pressing machines; rental, maintenance and repair of compressors, air pumps, tire inflating machines and oil separators; rental, maintenance and repair of air dryers, air coolers, air filters, air filtering apparatus, air cleaning apparatus and separators for removing condensation by refrigeration.
Methods, devices, and systems for acquiring three-dimensional (3D) measurements of object surfaces are provided. In one aspect, an optical scanning system includes: a first digital illuminator configured to illuminate a sequence of first patterns along a first optical path directed upon an object surface, a second digital illuminator configured to illuminate at least one sequence of second patterns along a second optical path onto the object surface, and at least one digital camera disposed facing the object surface and configured to capture both images of the sequence of first patterns reflected from the object surface and images of the at least one sequence of second patterns reflected from the object surface to generate 3D reconstruction data of the object surface. The second optical path is different from the first optical path, and the at least one sequence of second patterns is different from the sequence of first patterns.
G01B 11/25 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures by projecting a pattern, e.g. moiré fringes, on the object
A calibration and repair system for advanced driver assistance systems ("ADAS") and features is configured to provide secure, automated workflow management related to the calibration of ADAS. Automated workflows include steps and interfaces to aid in preparation of a vehicle for calibration, local-remote collaboration during calibration, customer interactions, workflow and event notification, user authentication, remote system management, and other tasks. The system is also capable of automatically and dynamically adding new and updated calibration specifications that are usable during local-remote collaboration.
An improved vehicle surface scanning system for assessing the damaged surfaces of a vehicle with resulting estimates of repair costs. A mobile scanning booth is assembled in an open-ended tunnel-like rig having a plurality of reflective panels positioned along opposite sides and across the roof of the booth to serve as deflection screens. A plurality of scanner modules are mounted in fixed positions about opposite ends of the booth and positioned to face the interior of the booth. Wheels provide controlled locomotion/movement of the scanning booth over the vehicle. The scanner modules use a combined hybrid methodology of active stereo 3D reconstruction and deflectometry to acquire data measurements along the surfaces of the vehicle incrementally as the booth is moved. The incremental measurement data acquired during the mobile scanning is processed and furthermore combined to produce accurate reports of the damage surfaces and estimates of associated repair costs.
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
G01B 11/245 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures using a plurality of fixed, simultaneously operating transducers
G01B 11/25 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures by projecting a pattern, e.g. moiré fringes, on the object
G01N 21/95 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination characterised by the material or shape of the object to be examined
60.
System for vehicle lift monitoring and prognostics
A vehicle lift system includes a plurality of mobile lift columns each including a wireless communication system for sending and receiving wireless signals, each of the plurality of mobile lift columns further including an inclinometer for detecting an amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns. A remote control unit includes a wireless communication system capable of transmitting wireless control signals to the plurality of mobile lift columns. A control unit is associated with the plurality of lift columns for controlling operation of the plurality of lift columns, the control unit further receiving a signal indicative of the amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns and providing a warning signal if any mobile lift column has an amount of tilt exceeding a predetermined amount.
A vehicle lift system includes a plurality of mobile lift columns each including a wireless communication system for sending and receiving wireless signals, at least one of the mobile lift columns including an optical receiver. A remote control unit having a wireless communication system capable of transmitting wireless control signals and the remote control unit having an optical transmitter. A control unit is associated with the plurality of lift columns for controlling operation of the plurality of lift columns. The control unit receiving control signals from the wireless communication system and the optical receiver and enabling operation of the mobile lift columns when both an optical signal transmitted by the remote control unit is received by the optical receiver and a wireless control signal transmitted by the remote control unit is received by the wireless communication system.
A set of lift controls may be configured to determine the load on the motor (112) by a vehicle of an unknown weight during operation at a standard lift speed and use such information to determine a potential speed that the motor may raise the vehicle at while staying within safe operational levels for the motor. One or more of a magnitude of electrical power drawn, a pressure generating by a hydraulic lifting, or a sensed vehicle weight may be used to provide an indication of load on the motor and/or a higher potential speed.
An automatic wheel changer robot has a includes a drive assembly, a torque gun, a sensor assembly, and a controller. The drive assembly has a mobile base and two wheel-clamping assemblies, each configured to engage a wheel. The controller generates a set of instructions based, at least in part, on information obtained from the sensor assembly. The drive assembly uses the set of instructions to cooperatively remove respective wheels from respective hubs on a vehicle and/or attach respective wheels to respective hubs on a vehicle. The device may have lidar sensors and Mecanum wheels that the controller is programmed to use to move between respective hubs and wheel storage locations install wheels, replace wheels, rotate tires, and perform similar operations.
A vehicle lift system includes a plurality of mobile lift columns each including a wireless communication system for sending and receiving wireless signals, each of the plurality of mobile lift columns further including an inclinometer for detecting an amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns. A remote control unit includes a wireless communication system capable of transmitting wireless control signals to the plurality of mobile lift columns. A control unit is associated with the plurality of lift columns for controlling operation of the plurality of lift columns, the control unit further receiving a signal indicative of the amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns and providing a warning signal if any mobile lift column has an amount of tilt exceeding a predetermined amount.
An assistance system uses cameras and sensors to identify a set of vehicle wheels within a lift area, then virtualizes the position and orientation of the vehicle relative to one or more lift posts. The system also determines a center of gravity for the vehicle and uses that center of gravity and other information associated with the vehicle to determine a position within the lift area at which the vehicle should be positioned. The system may also provide guidance to aid in positioning the vehicle at or near that position. Such guidance may be provided as one or more visual or audio indicators or via a software interface. The system may be integrated with lift arms allowing for automated rotation, extension, and elevation of lift adapters once the vehicle is positioned, and it may use distributed processing to locate relevant objects in captured images used in this calculation.
A mobile lift column (200) is configured to automatically position itself with respect to a vehicle (112) to be lifted. A proximity and object sensor is used to identify a location of a vehicle and navigate obstructions while advancing to the vehicle. The column includes a set of automatically driven Mecanum wheels (222, 224) that can be variably controlled to provide precise movement in any direction without rotating the column. A camera (244) positioned on the column identifies a wheel of the vehicle, and an alignment beam is projected onto the wheel to verify centering on the wheel. Once positioned, the column may operate one of several lift members, including a pair of removable fork adapters (216, 218), to extend underneath the vehicle and contact the vehicle lifting points. With at least two columns properly positioned, each mobile column can simultaneously raise its lift member(s) to lift the vehicle to a desired height.
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
B66F 3/46 - Combinations of several jacks with means for interrelating lifting or lowering movements
G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
B66F 13/00 - Common constructional features or accessories
B66F 7/28 - Constructional details, e.g. end stops, pivoting supporting members, sliding runners adjustable to load dimensions
An apparatus for operating a vehicle lift comprises at least one lifting assembly, a control unit, and a control pendant. The control pendant is configured to remotely control the motion of the vehicle lift through the control unit and to permit the lifting of a vehicle by the push of a single button on the control pendant and/or positioning of lift features in preparation for lifting a particular vehicle by the push of a single button. A menu screen and a plurality of menu buttons may be used together by a user to select one vehicle profile from a plurality of vehicle profiles. The selected vehicle profile may correspond to the vehicle being lifted and provides specific data with respect to how the at least one lifting assembly and/or the lift features should be moved for the particular vehicle being lifted.
An environment association system (“EAS”) comprising: a processor and a memory; an object recognition process configured to identify objects within images, the objects including one or more of a vehicle, a vehicle lift, a vehicle repair tool, and an alignment fixture; and an EAS interface configured to communicate with a user device, the user device comprising a camera and a display; wherein the processor is configured to: determine, for at least one object in the set of objects, create a virtual overlay for the image based on the position of the at least one object within the image and a virtual marking associated with the at least one object; and provide the virtual overlay to the user device, wherein the virtual overlay is configured to cause the user device to simultaneously display the image and the virtual overlay via the display. The system provides information about the alignment of lifting points of the object with lifting members.
G06V 20/20 - Scenes; Scene-specific elements in augmented reality scenes
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
An automation system uses cameras (134) and sensors (136) to identify a set of vehicle wheels within a lift area (118), then virtualizes the position and orientation of the vehicle relative to the lift posts (122, 130). Lift arms (124, 132) extending from the lift posts are moved to a first position that places a profile camera near the predicted position of lift points, and image analysis is used to positively identify the lift points. The lift arms are then moved to a second position that places an adapter camera below the identified lift points, and image analysis is used to confirm safe positioning below the lift point. Captured images and feedback from image analysis are used to improve and refine the system's ability to identify wheels, profile view lift points, and plan view lift points. The system may be integrated with lift arms allowing for automated rotation, extension, and elevation of lift adapters.
An authentication module may be internally or externally installed on a lift control of a vehicle lift and allows new and updated features to be added to the vehicle lift without requiring a connection to a local or cellular network. The authentication module connects to one or more other electrical components of the lift control to allow for the exchange of data. A module containing software and configurations for enabling a feature may be removably attached to the authentication module, which uses the stored configurations to verify and enable the associated feature. The use of enabled features may be persistently tracked by the authentication module even in the absence of an external power source or network connection, and may be disabled by the authentication module if the feature use expires or is exhausted.
An apparatus for operating a vehicle lift (100) comprises at least one lifting assembly (110), a control unit, and a control pendant (150). The control pendant is configured to remotely control the motion of the vehicle lift through the control unit and to permit the lifting of a vehicle by the push of a single button on the control pendant and/or positioning of lift features in preparation for lifting a particular vehicle by the push of a single button. A menu screen (164) and a plurality of menu buttons may be used together by a user to select one vehicle profile from a plurality of vehicle profiles. The selected vehicle profile may correspond to the vehicle being lifted and provides specific data with respect to how the at least one lifting assembly and/or the lift features should be moved for the particular vehicle being lifted.
B66F 7/02 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms suspended from ropes, cables, or chains
B66F 7/20 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks by one or more hydraulic or pneumatic jacks by several jacks with means for maintaining the platforms horizontal during movement
B66F 7/28 - Constructional details, e.g. end stops, pivoting supporting members, sliding runners adjustable to load dimensions
72.
AUGMENTED REALITY AND WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY FOR VEHICLE SERVICE
An environment association system ("EAS") comprising:a processor and a memory;an object recognition process configured to identify objects within images, the objects including one or more of a vehicle, a vehicle lift, a vehicle repair tool, and an alignment fixture; and an EAS interface configured to communicate with a user device, the user device comprising a camera and a display; wherein the processor is configured to: determine, for at least one object in the set of objects, create a virtual overlay for the image based on the position of the at least one object within the image and a virtual marking associated with the at least one object; and provide the virtual overlay to the user device, wherein the virtual overlay is configured to cause the user device to simultaneously display the image and the virtual overlay via the display. The system provides information about the alignment of lifting points of the object with lifting members.
An apparatus for operating a vehicle lift comprises at least one lifting assembly, a control unit, and a control pendant. The control pendant is configured to remotely control the motion of the vehicle lift through the control unit and to permit the lifting of a vehicle by the push of a single button on the control pendant and/or positioning of lift features in preparation for lifting a particular vehicle by the push of a single button. A menu screen and a plurality of menu buttons may be used together by a user to select one vehicle profile from a plurality of vehicle profiles. The selected vehicle profile may correspond to the vehicle being lifted and provides specific data with respect to how the at least one lifting assembly and/or the lift features should be moved for the particular vehicle being lifted.
A hybrid 3D optical scanning system combining methodologies of active stereo 3D reconstruction and deflectometry to provide accurate 3D surface measurements of an object under inspection. In a preferred embodiment, the present system comprises a calibrated digital camera stereo pair and first digital projector for active stereo 3D reconstruction metrology positioned at selected distance apart on the same horizontal plane facing the inspection object at an optimal incidence angle relative to the object surface. A secondary digital projector for deflectometry is directed to project a pattern sequence across the optical projection path of the first digital projector and onto a nonplanar deflection screen extended between the digital camera and the inspection object at a selected angle relative thereto, the selected angle being chosen so that that the pattern projected onto the deflection screen by the secondary digital projector reflects from the surface of the inspection object towards the digital camera. Calibrated active stereo 3D reconstruction is used to derive global shape and the uncalibrated nonplanar deflected light acquires curvature of local fine deformations and surface imperfections along the object surface. The calibrated camera allows per pixel correlations to be defined between the separate acquisition methods and produces accurate absolute measurements of both shape and local features of specular, glossy, metallic curved surfaces.
G01B 11/25 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures by projecting a pattern, e.g. moiré fringes, on the object
An apparatus includes a housing, a piston, an input cavity, a first actuating shaft, a first output cavity, and a second output cavity. The housing comprises an input port, a first output port, a second output port, a first end, a second end, a first wide wall having a first internal surface, and a chamber at least partially defined by the first end and the first internal surface. The piston is able to actuate along the first internal surface of the first side wall. The input cavity is in fluid communication with the input port. The first output cavity is in fluid communication with the first output port. The second output cavity is in fluid communication with the second output port. The first actuating shaft is fixed to the piston and helps fluidly isolate the first output port from the second output port.
B66F 3/24 - Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads fluid-pressure operated
B66F 7/06 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement
B66F 7/08 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement hydraulically or pneumatically operated
B66F 3/46 - Combinations of several jacks with means for interrelating lifting or lowering movements
F15B 11/16 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with two or more servomotors
A laser scanner determines the direction and distance of one or more targets by emitting two substantially parallel beams and receiving respective return beams. Components for handling the received beams are affixed to a monolithic block to ensure fixed relative placement. The direction of the target is determined using an optical encoder to reduce the timing window for interpolation to a fraction of the time it takes for the scanner to make a full revolution. A PLL trained by recent segment timing further improves accuracy and precision. A detection algorithm adapts detection thresholds for the different signatures of return signals depending on the distance to the target. Distance calculations are also adjusted for thermal expansion of the scanner components by including a temperature-variant thermometer output signal in the distance calculation algorithm.
G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
A plurality of portable lifts are dynamically configured to form a lift system for raising and lowering of vehicle. Each portable lift is added to the lift system and communicates wirelessly with a centralized control module. Some systems guide the user through a sequenced association of lifts in particular relative positions around the vehicle, while others use automatic position-detection techniques to determine those relative positions without explicit user input. Some systems allow definition of subsystems that can be operated together. Flexible controls may selectively allow operation of individual lifts, pairs or subsystems of lifts, or the full system at once. Controls on each lift may communicate commands for other lifts by way of the centralized control module.
B66F 3/46 - Combinations of several jacks with means for interrelating lifting or lowering movements
H04W 76/15 - Setup of multiple wireless link connections
G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Advertising; Business management; Business administration. Repair, namely services in connection with the repair and servicing of land, water and air vehicles.
A pit for containing a vehicle lifting apparatus is constructed from a plurality of precast concrete pieces and assembled in a trench. Conduit, plumbing, heating elements, and the like are cast into the pieces to facilitate safe construction/assembly of the pit. A lift apparatus is assembled or positioned in and at least partly attached to the pit. One or more mounting features are cast into and/or attached to the pit wall to help fix the lifting apparatus relative to the pit and/or to help fix the pit relative to a surrounding building.
B66F 7/16 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks by one or more hydraulic or pneumatic jacks
B66F 7/28 - Constructional details, e.g. end stops, pivoting supporting members, sliding runners adjustable to load dimensions
E04B 1/04 - Structures consisting primarily of load-supporting, block-shaped or slab-shaped elements the elements consisting of concrete, e.g. reinforced concrete, or other stone-like material
E04H 5/06 - Pits or building structures for inspection or services
E04H 6/42 - Devices or arrangements peculiar to garages, not covered elsewhere, e.g. securing devices, safety devices
A plurality of portable lifts are dynamically configured to form a lift system for raising and lowering of vehicle. Each portable lift is added to the lift system and communicates wirelessly with a centralized control module. Some systems guide the user through a sequenced association of lifts in particular relative positions around the vehicle, while others use automatic position-detection techniques to determine those relative positions without explicit user input. Some systems allow definition of subsystems that can be operated together. Flexible controls may selectively allow operation of individual lifts, pairs or subsystems of lifts, or the full system at once. Controls on each lift may communicate commands for other lifts by way of the centralized control module.
B66F 3/00 - Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads
B66F 3/46 - Combinations of several jacks with means for interrelating lifting or lowering movements
B66F 5/00 - Mobile jacks of the garage type mounted on wheels or rollers
B66F 7/00 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts
B66F 7/10 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks
B66F 7/16 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks by one or more hydraulic or pneumatic jacks
B66F 7/20 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks by one or more hydraulic or pneumatic jacks by several jacks with means for maintaining the platforms horizontal during movement
82.
High-strength composite structures for vehicle lifts
A vehicle lift assembly includes a base, a vehicle engagement member, an actuation assembly, and a lifting linkage assembly. The vehicle engagement member vertically actuates relative to the base member while interfacing with a vehicle in order to lift the vehicle relative to the base member. The actuation assembly drives the vehicle engagement member relative to the base member. The lifting linkage assembly connects the actuation assembly with the vehicle engagement member. The lifting linkage assembly also includes one or more longitudinally extending links, while one or more reinforcement plates are fixed to each of the longitudinally extending links, wherein each reinforcement plate is shorter than the respective link to which it is attached.
B66F 7/06 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement
B66F 7/08 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement hydraulically or pneumatically operated
B66F 7/28 - Constructional details, e.g. end stops, pivoting supporting members, sliding runners adjustable to load dimensions
A concrete pit for housing the below-floor part of a vehicle lift that is at least partially below floor level is constructed of precast concrete pieces. In one embodiment, a trench is dug slightly bigger than the pit that will be installed, and a precast concrete base slab is placed in the hole. Features around the perimeter of the base slab mate with corresponding features around the bottom of a precast concrete hollow rectangle, which is placed on top of the base slab. Additional precast concrete hollow rectangles may be placed on top. A vehicle lift is placed within the concrete pit and in some embodiments fixed thereto using holes, protrusions, or other features built into the concrete pit. In some embodiments, plumbing, wiring conduit, and other passageways are cast into the pieces of the concrete pit to minimize manual installation work that needs to be done in the pit.
B66F 7/28 - Constructional details, e.g. end stops, pivoting supporting members, sliding runners adjustable to load dimensions
B66F 7/16 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks by one or more hydraulic or pneumatic jacks
E04H 6/42 - Devices or arrangements peculiar to garages, not covered elsewhere, e.g. securing devices, safety devices
E04B 2/18 - Walls having cavities in, but not between, the elements, i.e. each cavity being enclosed by at least four sides forming part of one single element using elements having specially designed means for stabilising the position by interlocking of projections or inserts with indentations, e.g. of tongues, grooves, dovetails
E04B 2/20 - Walls having cavities in, but not between, the elements, i.e. each cavity being enclosed by at least four sides forming part of one single element using elements having specially designed means for stabilising the position by filling material with or without reinforcements in small channels in, or in grooves between, the elements
E04B 2/26 - Walls having cavities in, but not between, the elements, i.e. each cavity being enclosed by at least four sides forming part of one single element the walls being characterised by fillings in all cavities in order to form a wall construction
A vehicle lift assembly (110) includes a platform (180) that supports the vehicle being lifted. One or more extensions (300, 301) link in the platform (180) to support the vehicle over a larger surface area. Some extensions (300) serve as ramps to the platform (180) when they are in one position, then as horizontal support structures when in a second position. Some extensions (300) are rotatably connected to the end of the platform (180) while other extensions (400) including elongated portions that are insertable into slots or other receiving structures in platform (180). Some embodiments include multiple types of extensions.
A method of installing an inground vehicle lift includes the steps of excavating an area to create a pit, lowering a housing which encloses the mechanical components of the lift into the pit via a support structure, coupling the housing with a lower rebar system and an upper rebar system via a plurality of anchors and a plurality of angled support members before or after lowering the housing into the pit, leveling the housing, pouring concrete into the pit to a level such that the lower rebar system is sufficiently embedded within the concrete, allowing the concrete to partially cure, detaching the housing from the support structure, backfilling the pit with backfill material, installing insulation within the pit above the backfill material, and pouring concrete into the pit to a level such that the upper rebar system is sufficiently embedded within the concrete.
E04B 1/16 - Structures made from masses, e.g. concrete, cast or similarly formed in situ with or without making use of additional elements, such as permanent forms, sub-structures to be coated with load-bearing material
E04B 1/41 - Connecting devices specially adapted for embedding in concrete or masonry
E04B 1/58 - Connections for building structures in general of bar-shaped building elements
E04B 1/62 - Insulation or other protection; Elements or use of specified material therefor
E04C 5/01 - Reinforcing elements of metal, e.g. with non-structural coatings
E04C 5/16 - Auxiliary parts for reinforcements, e.g. connectors, spacers, stirrups
An apparatus includes a housing, a piston, an input cavity, a first actuating shaft, a first output cavity, and a second output cavity. The housing comprise an input port, a first output port, a second output port, a first end, a second end, a first wide wall having a first internal surface, and a chamber at least partially defined by the first end and the first internal surface. The piston is able to actuate along the first internal surface of the first side wall. The input cavity is in fluid communication with the input port. The first output cavity is in fluid communication with the first output port. The second output cavity is in fluid communication with the second output port. The first actuating shaft is fixed to the piston and helps fluidly isolate the first output port from the second output port.
B66F 3/24 - Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads fluid-pressure operated
B66F 3/46 - Combinations of several jacks with means for interrelating lifting or lowering movements
F15B 11/16 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with two or more servomotors
F15B 13/06 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with two or more servomotors
B66F 7/06 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement
B66F 7/08 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement hydraulically or pneumatically operated
An apparatus includes a housing, a piston, an input cavity, a first actuating shaft, a first output cavity, and a second output cavity. The housing comprise an input port, a first output port, a second output port, a first end, a second end, a first wide wall having a first internal surface, and a chamber at least partially defined by the first end and the first internal surface. The piston is able to actuate along the first internal surface of the first side wall. The input cavity is in fluid communication with the input port. The first output cavity is in fluid communication with the first output port. The second output cavity is in fluid communication with the second output port. The first actuating shaft is fixed to the piston and helps fluidly isolate the first output port from the second output port.
An apparatus for lifting vehicles includes a runway, a base, an actuation assembly, a first armature assembly, a second armature assembly, and a third armature assembly. The runway is designed to vertically lift a vehicle from a lowered position to a raised position. The runway is connected to the third armature assembly. In turn, the third armature assembly is connected to the actuation assembly, which is pivotally fixed to the base. The first and second armature assemblies also connect the base with the third armature assembly. The actuation assembly is configured to lift the third armature assembly, which is guided by both the first armature assembly and second armature assembly. In response to the actuation assembly, the third armature assembly then forces the runway from the lowered position to the raised position, thereby lifting the vehicle.
B66F 3/00 - Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads
B66F 7/28 - Constructional details, e.g. end stops, pivoting supporting members, sliding runners adjustable to load dimensions
B66F 7/20 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks by one or more hydraulic or pneumatic jacks by several jacks with means for maintaining the platforms horizontal during movement
B66F 7/06 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement
B66F 7/08 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement hydraulically or pneumatically operated
89.
LINEAR MOTION LINKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR AUTOMOTIVE LIFT
An apparatus for lifting vehicles includes a runway, a base, an actuation assembly, a first armature assembly, a second armature assembly, and a third armature assembly. The runway is designed to vertically lift a vehicle from a lowered position to a raised position. The runway is connected to the third armature assembly. In turn, the third armature assembly is connected to the actuation assembly, which is pivotally fixed to the base. The first and second armature assemblies also connect the base with the third armature assembly. The actuation assembly is configured to lift the third armature assembly, which is guided by both the first armature assembly and second armature assembly. In response to the actuation assembly, the third armature assembly then forces the runway from the lowered position to the raised position, thereby lifting the vehicle.
B66F 7/06 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement
B66F 7/08 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement hydraulically or pneumatically operated
B66F 7/22 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with tiltable platforms
An apparatus comprises a frame, a vehicle engagement assembly, a lift actuation assembly, a locking assembly, and an indicator system. The vehicle engagement assembly is designed to vertically lift a vehicle. The frame comprises at least one slot to provide a predetermined path for the vehicle engagement assembly. The lift assembly provides the force required to lift the vehicle while the locking assembly stabilizes the vehicles without further force required by the lift assembly. The indicator system determines whether the locking assembly or the lift assembly is predominantly keeping the vehicle lifted.
B66F 7/20 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks by one or more hydraulic or pneumatic jacks by several jacks with means for maintaining the platforms horizontal during movement
B66F 7/28 - Constructional details, e.g. end stops, pivoting supporting members, sliding runners adjustable to load dimensions
B66F 3/46 - Combinations of several jacks with means for interrelating lifting or lowering movements
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
B66F 7/04 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms suspended from ropes, cables, or chains hydraulically or pneumatically operated
B66F 7/16 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks by one or more hydraulic or pneumatic jacks
An apparatus comprises a frame, a vehicle engagement assembly, a lift actuation assembly, a locking assembly, and an indicator system. The vehicle engagement assembly is designed to vertically lift a vehicle. The frame comprises at least one slot to provide a predetermined path for the vehicle engagement assembly. The lift assembly provides the force required to lift the vehicle while the locking assembly stabilizes the vehicles without further force required by the lift assembly. The indicator system determines whether the locking assembly or the lift assembly is predominantly keeping the vehicle lifted.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electrical and scientific apparatus, namely, a computerized measuring system, comprised of a laser scanner, upper body bar, reflective targets, computer hardware, computer software, and a printed report, used to inspect and uncover damage to the structure of vehicles
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electrical and scientific apparatus, namely, a computerized measuring system, comprised of a laser scanner, upper body bar, reflective targets, computer hardware, computer software, and a printed report, used to inspect and uncover damage to the structure of vehicles
An automotive lift system includes a plurality of posts and yoke assemblies. The yoke assemblies are slidably coupled to the posts such that the yoke assemblies are vertically moveable between a lowered position and a raised position. A pair of runways are secured between a respective pair of yoke assemblies and are configured to engage an automobile to thereby communicate vertical movement of the yoke assemblies to the automobile. The yoke assemblies include a structural frame and a pair of contact assemblies configured to engage opposing surfaces of the posts. The contact assemblies include an axle assembly having a pair of contact members (e.g., rollers, sliders, etc.) that are configured to engage an interior or exterior surface of the post. The axle assemblies are rotatable and/or articulable about a vertical axis parallel with the posts to thereby maintain proper engagement between the posts and the pairs of contact members.
An apparatus for lifting a vehicle comprises at least two posts, at least two lifting assemblies, at least one actuator, and an overhead assembly. The at least two posts are configured to cooperatively raise a vehicle. Each lifting assembly is associated with a corresponding post. The at least two lifting assemblies are configured to move simultaneously to raise a vehicle. The at least one actuator is in communication with the at least two lifting assemblies. The overhead assembly is secured to each of the at least two posts such that the overhead assembly extends from one post to another post. The overhead assembly is selectively movable relative to the at least two posts between a first position and a second position.
B66F 3/46 - Combinations of several jacks with means for interrelating lifting or lowering movements
B66F 7/28 - Constructional details, e.g. end stops, pivoting supporting members, sliding runners adjustable to load dimensions
B66F 7/04 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms suspended from ropes, cables, or chains hydraulically or pneumatically operated
B66F 7/16 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks by one or more hydraulic or pneumatic jacks
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Machines used in repairing collision or structural damage to vehicles and replacement parts for such machines; vehicle body and frame alignment machines and replacement parts for such machines; measuring devices for measuring, analyzing, estimating the cost to repair, and repairing damage to vehicles; electronic machines used for computer analysis of collision or structural damage to vehicles and replacement parts for such machines; pre-recorded CD-ROMS containing vehicle specification data for use in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of vehicles, vehicle systems and parts thereof; downloadable computer software containing vehicle specification data for use in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of vehicles, vehicle systems and parts thereof; diagnostic apparatus, not for medical purposes, for measuring, analyzing, estimating the cost to repair and repairing damage to vehicles; pre-record CD-ROMS and downloadable computer software for measuring, analyzing, estimating the cost to repair and repairing damage to vehicles; downloadable computer software which permits remote access to identifying diagnostic repair issues by offsite support personnel (1) Providing vehicle specification information for use in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of vehicles, vehicle systems and parts thereof; training in the use and operation of machines and software used in analyzing, maintaining and repairing vehicles, vehicle systems and parts thereof
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Machines used in repairing collision or structural damage to vehicles and replacement parts for such machines; vehicle body and frame alignment machines and replacement parts for such machines; measuring devices for measuring, analyzing, estimating the cost to repair, and repairing damage to vehicles, namely, electronic machines used for computer analysis of collision or structural damage to vehicles and replacement parts for such machines; pre-recorded CD-ROMS containing vehicle specification data for use in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of vehicles, vehicle systems and parts thereof; downloadable computer software containing vehicle specification data for use in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of vehicles, vehicle systems and parts thereof; pre-record CD-ROMS and downloadable computer software for measuring, analyzing, estimating the cost to repair and repairing damage to vehicles; downloadable computer software which permits remote access to identifying diagnostic repair issues by offsite support personnel. (1) Providing vehicle specification information for use in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of vehicles, vehicle systems and parts thereof; training in the use and operation of machines and software used in analyzing, maintaining and repairing vehicles, vehicle systems and parts thereof.
99.
Inground superstructure and integrated third stage arm for vehicle lift
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.
B66F 7/28 - Constructional details, e.g. end stops, pivoting supporting members, sliding runners adjustable to load dimensions
B66F 7/16 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks by one or more hydraulic or pneumatic jacks
B66F 7/10 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported directly by jacks
(1) Automobile, bus and truck servicing lifts, elevators for passengers and freight, lumber lifts, hydraulic loading platforms, hydraulic pumps for lifts and elevators, and replacement parts for all of the aforementioned goods
