Vehicle accident rescue tool
OwnerTimothy E. Keebleinventor
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A vehicle accident rescue tool, constructed so as to lift and pull a steering column vertically and horizontally. The rescue tool (10) includes a base (12), a base arm (14) carried by base (12) and, preferably, disposed at a substantially right angle to base (12). Base arm (14) includes a distal end (16) that carries a first actuator anchor point (18) and a stabilizer anchor point (20). Stabilizer anchor point (20) provides a point of attachment for a first detention cable (22) for securing the distal end (16) to a selected point on the vehicle frame. A lifting arm (36) is pivotally attached to base arm (14) and spaced apart from base (12) a selected distance. The distal end (38) of lifting arm (36) carries a second actuator anchor point (40) and an additional anchor point (42). In use, rescue tool (10) is placed on the vehicle with base (12) proximate the steering column and, preferably, positioned over a portion of the vehicle capable of supporting a load. An actuator (44) is operatively engaged with first and second actuator anchor points (18) and (40), respectively, so as to provide a force that pulls lifting arm (36) in a pivoting fashion. Lifting arm (36) is positioned so as to have its distal end angled toward the steering column. A second detention cable (46) is anchored on anchor point (42) carried by lifting arm (36) and secured to the steering column. As actuator (44) causes lifting arm (36) to rotate upwards a vertical position, the steering column is lifted and pulled.
A vehicle accident rescue tool for rescuing an obstructed victim of a vehicle accident, said vehicle accident rescue tool comprising;
The vehicle accident rescue tool of claim l wherein said first detention cable and said pulling cable are constructed of a material selected from a group consisting of wire cable, chain and rope.
A vehicle accident rescue tool for rescuing an obstructed victim of a vehicle accident, said vehicle accident rescue tool comprising;
A vehicle accident rescue tool for rescuing an obstructed victim of a vehicle accident, said vehicle accident rescue tool comprising;
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.