Interchangeable transmission cradle attachment for lift jack
OwnerDanijel Filipovicinventor
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Abstract
An interchangeable transmission cradle is disclosed which is affixable to standard jack used in automotive repair. The disclosed cradle allows an operator to position the cradle on a jack below a transmission, gear box, or the like. The cradle's unique triangular shape, which is concave in some embodiments, allows the cradle to support the underside of a conically-shaped transmission or gear box. The cradle is supported by three support arms axially rotatable around the jack. The cradle comprises one or more straps or chains adjustably affixed to the distal ends of the support arms, which circumscribe the transmission or gearbox.
Claims20
An interchangeable transmission cradle attachment for a lift jack, the transmission cradle attachment for supporting an automotive transmission, the transmission cradle attachment comprising:
- three elongated rigid arms radiating from a center point, the three elongated arms affixed to one another at the center point, each elongated arm having a proximal end affixed at the center point and distal end extending away from the center point, wherein each distal end defines an aperture for receiving one of a strap and chain;
- one of a strap and a chain detachably affixed to one or more of the elongated arm(s) via an aperture, the strap and chain for circumscribing and securing a transmission resting upon the cradle attachment;
- a cylindrical male fitting component affixed to the center point and extending downward orthogonally away from the center point, the cylindrical male fitting component for engaging a female socket on a lift jack.
An interchangeable transmission cradle attachment for a lift jack, the transmission cradle attachment for supporting an automotive transmission, the transmission cradle attachment comprising:
- three elongated rigid arms radiating from a center point, the three elongated arms affixed to one another at the center point, each elongated arm having a proximal end affixed at the center point and distal end extending away from the center point;
- one or more D-ring(s), each D-ring affixed to the distal end of an elongated arm;
- one of a strap and a chain detachably affixed to one or more of the elongated arm(s) via a D-ring, the strap and chain for circumscribing and securing a transmission resting on the transmission cradle attachment and
- a cylindrical fitting component affixed to the center point and extending downward orthogonally away from the center point, the cylindrical male component for engaging a female socket on a lift jack.
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