Lifting Column Enabling Wheel Access for Lifting a Vehicle, Lifting System Comprising Such Lifting Column and a Corresponding Method for Lifting a Vehicle

Abstract

The present invention relates to a lifting column and a first and second mast for lifting a vehicle, a lifting system including one or more of these lifting columns and a method for lifting a vehicle. The lifting column according to the invention includes a frame provided with a first mast and a second mast; at least one carrier configured for engaging the vehicle, with the at least one carrier moveable relative to the first and second mast; and a lifting mechanism with a drive for moving the at least one carrier and lifting the vehicle. The first and second mast are positioned on the frame at a mast distance, with the mast distance enabling access to a wheel of the vehicle.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.