Modular jacking systems and methods
OwnerRichard W. Bogertinventor
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Abstract
A jacking system adapted to facilitate jacking of a lifting structure includes an extension system which is interchangeably coupleable to a jacking device or a jack stand. The extension system can include a coupler portion having an opening which is configured to removably couple the coupler portion to the jacking device or the jack stand and a ram portion which is configured to be engagingly coupleable to the lifting structure. Related methods of lifting and supporting a lifting structure are also provided.
Claims15
A jacking system adapted to facilitate jacking of a lifting structure, the jacking system comprising:
- an extension system interchangeably coupleable to a jacking device or a jack stand, the extension system including:
- a coupler portion having an opening, the opening configured to removably couple the coupler portion to the jacking device or the jack stand;
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- a ram portion configured to be engagingly coupleable to the lifting structure.
A method to facilitate lifting of a lifting structure, the method comprising:
- coupling an extension system to a jacking device or a jack stand, such that the extension system is configured to interchangeably lift the lifting structure and support the lifting structure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.