Hoist alignment tool and method
OwnerKIM A. LeBLANCinventor
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Abstract
A hoist alignment apparatus and a method for aligning a hoist lift arm with a particular area on a frame are provided. The apparatus comprises a base defining a plane and a light operable to emit a light beam along an axis substantially orthogonal to the plane of the base, the light being held by a light holder attached to the base. The light may be replaced by an extendable rod. The hoist lift arm may be aligned by placing the apparatus on the arm and moving the arm until the light beam shines on the particular area or the tip of the extended rod points directly to the particular area.
Claims20
A hoist alignment apparatus for aligning a hoist lift arm with a particular point on a frame, the apparatus comprising:
- a base defining a plane, a light operable to emit a light beam along an axis, and a light holder attached to the base and defining a light retaining area configured to hold the light in a position to emit the beam along a direction substantially orthogonal to the plane of the base.
A method for aligning a pad of a vehicle hoist arm with a selected point on a vehicle frame, the method comprising:
- operating a light on the hoist arm to emit a beam of light towards the vehicle;
- and moving the hoist arm with the light positioned thereon until the beam of light shines on the selected area of the vehicle, indicating that the hoist arm is aligned to support the vehicle at the selected area.
A hoist alignment apparatus for aligning a hoist lift arm with a particular point on a frame, the apparatus comprising:
- a base defining a plane, a rod attached to the base, the rod operable to extend along an axis substantially orthogonal to the plane of the base.
A method for aligning a pad of a vehicle hoist arm with a selected point on a vehicle frame, the method comprising:
- providing an extendable rod on the hoist arm, the rod having a rod base and a tip;
- extending the rod towards the vehicle;
- and moving the hoist arm with the rod positioned thereon until the tip aligns with the selected area of the vehicle, indicating that the hoist arm is aligned to support the vehicle at the selected area.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.