WO2011077431A1 - Vehicle lifting system - Google Patents
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- WO2011077431A1 WO2011077431A1 PCT/IL2010/001073 IL2010001073W WO2011077431A1 WO 2011077431 A1 WO2011077431 A1 WO 2011077431A1 IL 2010001073 W IL2010001073 W IL 2010001073W WO 2011077431 A1 WO2011077431 A1 WO 2011077431A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60S9/00—Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks
- B60S9/02—Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for only lifting or supporting
- B60S9/04—Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for only lifting or supporting mechanically
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60S9/00—Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks
- B60S9/02—Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for only lifting or supporting
- B60S9/10—Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for only lifting or supporting by fluid pressure
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60S9/00—Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks
- B60S9/22—Means for attaching lifting, supporting, or manoeuvring devices to vehicles
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- the present invention relates to the field of vehicles.
- the present invention relates to the field of tire replacing.
- the present invention relates to a system of lifting a vehicle, for replacing one or more tires.
- the typical prior art procedure for replacing a tire entails first loosening the hubcap lug nuts, strategically positioning a car jack beneath the vehicle, close to the tire that requires replacing, and lifting at least the portion of the vehicle surrounding the tire that requires replacing, along with the tire. While the portion of the vehicle is raised in the air, the lug nuts are removed, the tire is removed, the new tire is placed in position, the lug nuts are replaced and the vehicle is lowered to the ground. The lug nuts are then tightened and the jack is removed from beneath the vehicle.
- US Application No. 2005/0045859, US Patent No. 5,713,560, US Patent No. 5,2241688, US Patent No. 7,044,445, US Patent No. 5,219,429, US Patent No. 6,991,221 and US Patent No. 6,913,248 disclose vehicle lift systems comprising a plurality of jack units mounted to the frame of the vehicle.
- the units are preferably located adjacent to each of the wheels, such that four units are present.
- the systems are complex and costly to either retrofit or assemble during the manufacturing stage of the vehicle.
- the units are exposed to the elements, such as pebbles and debris, which can result in their malfunctioning and/or completely breaking down.
- Additional relevant patent documents include US Patent No. 6,237,953, US Application No. 2006/0043352, US Patent No. 4,993,688, as well as US Patent No. 5,465,940, US Design No. 349,386, US Application no. 2006/0163551, US Patent No. 5,368,317, US Patent No. 3,709,467, US Patent No. 6,308,404, US Patent No. 7,066,448 and US Patent No. 7,354,067.
- a vehicle lifting system comprising- a mechanism fixedly disposed within a center pillar at the side of a vehicle, for extending out of the pillar and exerting a downward force onto the surface on which the vehicle is positioned, such that the side of the vehicle is liftable above the surface; and, a control device for selectively extending the mechanism out of the pillar and retracting the mechanism back into the pillar.
- the mechanism extends and retracts telescopically through the center pillar.
- the mechanism comprises a solid elongated shaft.
- the mechanism comprises a foldable and unfoldable shaft.
- the mechanism is a piston.
- the mechanism is preferably a hydraulic piston, a pneumatic piston or an electric piston.
- the mechanism is integrally manufactured within the center pillar.
- the mechanism is removably affixed within the center pillar.
- the mechanism is optionally retrofitted within the center pillar.
- the control device is operable from the inside of the vehicle or external to the vehicle.
- the control device activates the mechanism via a wireless connection or via a wire connection.
- the control device is either a mechanical device or an electromechanical device.
- the vehicle lifting system further comprises a hd situated at the opening of the pillar through which the mechanism extends and retracts.
- the lid is manually removable or openable, or removable or openable via the control device.
- Fig. 1 shows a schematic cross-sectional side view of a first embodiment of the vehicle lifting system of the present invention, assembled within a vehicle;
- Fig. 2 shows the view of Fig. 1 with the mechanism extended towards the surface on which the vehicle is mounted;
- Fig. 3 shows the view of Fig. 2 with the vehicle lifting system of the present invention lifting a longitudinal side of the vehicle.
- a flat tire is an unplanned occurrence that typically arises at an inconvenient time. Replacing the tire takes time and energy, and often results in dirty hands and/or clothing.
- the present invention provides a vehicle lifting system for lifting a vehicle with minimal energy exertion, while reducing the possibility of getting one's hands and or clothing dirty.
- vehicle and car refer generally to an automobile with four wheels (double axle), having a single center pillar on each of its two longitudinal sides.
- vehicles having additional wheels and/or additional center pillars on each side are also included by the terms, “vehicle” and “car”, mutatis mutandis.
- center pillar also known as the B-pillar
- vehicle lifting system of the present invention is positioned according to the criterion as described herein below.
- extending refers to the shifting of at least a portion of the extending mechanism from within the pillar to at least partially out of the pillar.
- FIG. 1 A first embodiment of the lifting system of the present invention is shown schematically in Fig. 1, assembled within a vehicle, in a partially cut cross-sectional side view of the vehicle, and designated generally by reference numeral (100).
- System (100) comprises an extendable mechanism (110) (or, jack) fixedly disposed within the center pillar (104) at the first side (101) of vehicle (102) (wherein the vehicle is partially cut along center pillar (104) to expose system (100) within pillar (104)), and a control device (130) for selectively extending mechanism (110) out of pillar (104) and retracting mechanism (110) back into pillar (104), as described further herein below.
- mechanism (110) is a mechanical apparatus that extends and retracts telescopically, such as a piston.
- mechanism (110) comprises a solid elongated shaft, or alternatively, mechanism (110) comprises a foldable and unfoldable shaft, for extending and retracting as described herein below.
- Mechanism (110) is preferably a hydraulic piston, but may be powered by any alternative means, such as pneumatically or electrically.
- Mechanism (110) is preferably integrally manufactured within the typically hollow center pillar (104), but may alternatively be removably affixed therein, for instance, when repair is necessary. Alternatively, mechanism (l 10) is retrofittable within pillar (104).
- Control device (130) is shown schematically in the figures as a switch for actuating mechanism (100), as described herein.
- Control device (130) may be a stand-alone switch, as shown in the figures, or alternatively, may be one component of a control panel comprising additional control features, such as speed, force, etc.
- control device (130) is situated in and operable from the interior of vehicle (102) in a location easily accessible to the driver.
- control device (130) is positioned exterior to vehicle (102) (not shown in the figures).
- Control device (130) is shown in the figures in communication with mechanism (110) via a wire (or cable) connection, indicated by broken lines (132). In an alternative embodiment, control device (130) communicates wirelessly with mechanism (110). Control device (130) is preferably an electromechanical device, but may alternatively be a mechanical device for manually extending and retracting mechanism (110).
- mechanism (110) is shown partially extended out of pillar (104) such that the lower (free) end (112) of mechanism is extended towards and nearly contacting surface (10) on which vehicle (102) is positioned.
- mechanism (110) is fully extended out of pillar (104), thereby applying a force large enough to lift first side (101) of vehicle (102), while maintaining second side (109) on surface (10).
- both front and rear wheels are lifted essentially simultaneously, such that first side (101) is raised essentially parallel with surface (10).
- a protecting lid (not shown in the figures) is situated at the opening in pillar (104) at the underside of vehicle (102) through which mechanism (110) extends and retracts.
- the lid may be manually openable and/or removable, and/or may be openable via control device (130) either simultaneously with or independently from the movement of mechanism (130).
- System (100) is operable by any person, both young and old, with little effort. Since mechanism (110) is positioned in an enclosed compartment (pillar (104)), the natural elements, including pebbles and debris are prevented from blocking and otherwise damaging mechanism (110), which would result in its malfunctioning and or completely breaking down.
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US13/516,819 US8844906B2 (en) | 2009-12-21 | 2010-12-19 | Vehicle lifting system |
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