Fully autonomous vehicle lift

A technology for autonomous vehicles and vehicles, applied in the direction of lifting devices, vehicle maintenance, vehicle maintenance/repair, etc., can solve the problems of unsolved time-consuming process of placing lifting arms, safety risks, inability to produce satisfactory results, etc., to eliminate injuries effect of risk

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-05-21
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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While adding a larger drive electric motor would reduce the amount of time needed to raise and lower the vehicle, this approach does not address the time consuming process required to place the lift arms
[0008] Therefore, known methods of lifting vehicles for repairs do not yield satisfactory results
Current methods of lifting vehicles can pose safety risks to service technicians, result in vehicle damage, and include the time-consuming process of placing lift arms

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[0030] In the following drawings, the same reference numerals will be used to refer to the same components. In the following description, various operating parameters and components are described for differently constructed embodiments. These specific parameters and components are included as examples and are not meant to be limiting.

[0031] The drawings and associated description illustrate the autonomous vehicle lifting system of the disclosed inventive concepts. Alternative versions of the vehicle lift system and alternative forms of lift arms are shown. It should be understood that the illustrated embodiments are suggestive, as shapes such as vertical posts and lifting arms may be employed without departing from the spirit or scope of the inventive concept disclosed.

[0032] refer to figure 1 , shows a perspective view of an embodiment of an autonomous vehicle lifting system of the disclosed concept. The lift system, shown generally at 10, may be used in any of a va...

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The disclosed inventive concept provides an autonomous vehicle lift system in which the lift arms are automatically placed into their correct positions prior to the vehicle being lifted for servicing.The system includes a pair of spaced apart vertical posts and a wheel locator. Each post is fitted with a vertically movable lift arm assembly. Each lift arm assembly includes a pair of independentlyoperating lift arms and drive systems for both rotating the arm into position and for extending the arm. At the end of each lift arm is a lift pad. Each lift pad may include a scissors system for lifting and lowering the pad relative to the associated arm. An operator's station is provided for inputting vehicle information. Once the information is entered, the autonomous lift system is initiated.The lift arms automatically move into their correct predetermined positions and the vehicle is ready to be lifted.

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technical field [0001] The disclosed inventive concept relates to a lifting system for a vehicle. More specifically, the disclosed inventive concept relates to a lift system for a vehicle that operates autonomously to position lift pads below predetermined lift points for a given vehicle. Once the vehicle is positioned relative to the hoist, the operator only needs to enter vehicle identification information and activate the drive system. After the system is turned on, the lift arms and lift pads move into position autonomously and begin the lifting operation. Background technique [0002] A vehicle typically requires various services during its operational life. Some services, such as an oil change, can be performed while the vehicle is on the workshop floor, where a depression has formed in the floor. The oil changer works from an underground pit, so no vertical movement of the vehicle is required. While the vehicle is sitting on the workshop floor, other hood services...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B66F7/26B66F7/28B60S5/00
CPCB66F7/0666B66F7/20B66F7/28B66F2700/123B66F3/46B66F7/065
Inventor 格雷格·巴托斯
Owner FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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