Barrier system for platform lifts
AssigneeHonda Motor Co., Ltd.
InventorsGregory N. Toler, Shawn Gilbert Coffman
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Abstract
A barrier system for platform lifts to prevent access to an opening once the platform lift is lower than the floor. The system includes a platform lift configured to move in a housing. At least one upright member is receivable in the housing, and is moveable in an up and down direction. A lever is disposed in the housing in a manner in which it will engage with the platform lift as it moves into the housing. The movement of the lever because of this engagement moves the upright member out of the housing to create a barrier.
Claims20
A barrier system for a manufacturing environment comprising:
- a housing;
- a platform lift for supporting an object, the platform lift movable into the housing;
- an upright member configured to be received in the housing and moveable in an up and down direction;
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- a lever pivotable about a fulcrum between a first end and a second end of the lever;
- the second end of the lever directly coupled to a first end of the upright member disposed in the housing;
- wherein the platform lift is moveable into the housing to engage with the lever to move the upright member out of the housing to form a barrier to the housing.
A barrier system for a manufacturing environment comprising:
- an upright member moveable in an up and down direction;
- a lever with a first end and a second end;
- a fulcrum located between the first end and the second of the lever;
- the lever engageable with the fulcrum and the upright member;
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- a platform lift for supporting an object;
- wherein the platform lift is movable to engage the lever to pivot about the fulcrum and move the upright member up to form a barrier.
A barrier system for a manufacturing environment comprising:
- an upright member with a first end and a second end moveable in an up and down direction;
- a lever directly coupled to the first end of the upright member with a hinge;
- the hinge further comprising a first planer member attached to the lever and a second planar member attached to the upright member;
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- a platform lift for supporting an object;
- wherein the platform lift is movable to engage the lever and move the upright member up to form a barrier.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.