Compact system for lifting and moving pressurized tank

a technology for pressurizing tanks and compact systems, which is applied in the direction of lifting devices, hand carts with one axis, transportation and packaging, etc. it can solve the problems of single ems worker attempting to lift and move such a cylinder, significant back injury risk, and difficulty in grasping and handling by a single person, so as to ensure safety and efficiency the effect of lifting, supporting and controlling the pressurizing tank during transportation

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-20
WILCOLE
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[0013]In light of the difficulties faced with lifting and moving pressurized tanks, it is one object of the present invent

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Because of this, a single EMS worker attempting to lift and move such a cylinder faces a significant risk of back injury.
These cramped spaces further compound the dangers faced by an EMS worker faced with the task of changing out cylinders.
The cylindrical shape makes them difficult to grasp and awkward to handle by a single person.
However, due to the cramped compartment in which they are stored, onl

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[0038]FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 illustrate a hoist 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows the hoist 100 without a pressurized tank attached to its cradle 102. FIG. 2 shows the hoist 100 with a pressurized tank attached to its cradle 102 and lifted for transport. The hoist 100 features a tank cradle 102 for securely attaching a pressurized cylindrical tank and supporting it during transport. The cradle 102 is attached to a linear actuator assembly 110 that provides vertical lifting motion to the cradle 102. The electrical power for the linear actuator comes from a 24V battery 116 that features its own trickle battery charger 114. The linear actuator assembly 110 is attached to a narrow base 120 that features heavy duty casters on its four corners. The front of the base 120 features fixed casters 124 while the rear features swivel casters 122 to allow for easy steering and maneuverability.

[0039]The major structural components of the hoist 100 are constructed fr...

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A hoist with a cradle for coupling with a pressurized tank. A primary means of restraining the tank on the cradle is provided along with a backup means should the primary means fail for any reason. A linear actuator assembly raises the cradle up to 27 inches from the floor surface. An onboard battery with an integrated battery charger provides power to the linear actuator. A compact base with swivel casters allows a raised tank to be safely lifted and transported by a single operator. The compact size of the hoist allows it to operate in confined spaces.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableTHE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not ApplicableINCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC[0004]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]1. Field of the Invention[0006]The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for lifting and moving pressurized tanks and more particularly relates to a compact apparatus for lifting and moving heavy pressurized oxygen tanks to assist in their installation in and removal from EMS response vehicles.[0007]2. Description of Related Art[0008]Pressurized oxygen cylinders are standard equipment onboard most ambulances and other EMS response vehicles. Most of the pressurized cylinders used are made from either aluminum or steel. Though a lightweight material, an empty aluminum pressurized oxygen cylinder can weigh over one hundred pounds. Steel cylin...

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IPC IPC(8): B62B1/06
CPCA61G3/001B62B3/04B62B3/104B62B5/0003B66F9/24B62B2203/10B62B2203/44B66F9/06B62B2202/022
Inventor WILSON, MICHAEL
Owner WILCOLE
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