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US 2008/0157041 A1Published application
Collapsible engine hoist
OwnerHerb Martininventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a collapsible hoist that can be easily stored and set up. The hoist is designed to provide sufficient lifting support to lift large objects such as an engine out of an engine compartment. Further, the invention provides the ability to transport and operate a hoist in a garage or in the field
Claims10
A hoist system comprising:
- a frame comprising
- a top horizontal member having a saddle and a hinge, where the hinge can be folded for storage or locked into position,
- and two leg members each having an extendable central support and two folding support structures,
- hinged junction between the horizontal member and the central support members;
- and
- a saddle for attaching a lifting mechanism.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.