Lifting system with lock position sensor for load indication, and method therefor
AssigneeStertil B.V.
InventorJan Bernhard Stapensea
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Abstract
Disclosed is a lifting device, lifting system and method for lifting a vehicle. The lifting device includes a frame with a moveable carrier that is configured for carrying the vehicle; a drive which acts on the carrier and is configured for raising and/or lowering the carrier relative to the frame; a height sensing system that is configured for directly and/or indirectly measuring the height of the carrier; and a locking mechanism for mechanically locking the carrier at a desired height, including a moveable locking element capable of locking and unlocking the carrier. The locking mechanism includes a lock sensor for measuring the position of the locking element.
Claims19
A lifting device for lifting a vehicle, the lifting device comprising:
- a frame with a moveable carrier that is configured for carrying the vehicle;
- a drive which acts on the carrier and is configured for raising and/or lowering the carrier relative to the frame;
- a height sensing system that is configured for directly and/or indirectly measuring the height of the carrier;
- a locking mechanism for mechanically locking the carrier at a desired height comprising a moveable locking element capable of locking and unlocking the carrier;
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- a display and a connector for connecting the lock sensor to the display to enable displaying of a status of the locking element,
- wherein the locking mechanism comprises a lock sensor for measuring the position of the locking element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.