Adjustable Vehicle Lift System for Non-Standard Wheelbases

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional motorcycle lifting devices are inadequate for vehicles with non-standard wheelbases or geometries, and they do not integrate well with vehicle dollies, leading to insufficient support and inefficient storage solutions.

Innovation Solution

A vehicle lift system comprising a vertically extending portion, a stationary base, and a vertically movable support configured to work with a dolly system, featuring adjustable components to accommodate various vehicle configurations and allowing for compact storage when not in use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional lifting devices are used, then standard motorcycle wheelbases are supported, but non-standard vehicle configurations cannot be accommodated

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevehicle configuration compatibilityVSAvoidsupport sufficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The lifting device incorporates adjustable arm lengths and telescopic components that allow the structure to dynamically adapt to different vehicle wheelbases and geometries. The arms can be extended or retracted to match various distances between vehicle contact points, ensuring proper support for both standard and non-standard configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The lifting device is divided into multiple independent adjustable segments including telescopic arms, adjustable base positions, and modular components. This segmentation allows each part to be independently configured to match the specific geometry of different vehicle types, improving both adaptability and support reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional lifting devices are used, then lifting function is provided, but integration with vehicle dolly systems is inadequate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedolly system integrationVSAvoidsupport adequacy

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The lifting device is designed with universal interfaces and adjustable configurations that enable it to work with various vehicle dolly systems. The device can function both as a standalone lifter and as an integrated component with dollies, accommodating different vehicle types and dolly configurations through its multi-functional design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If conventional lifting devices are used, then lifting capability is provided, but storage space efficiency is poor

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage convenienceVSAvoidspace occupation

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The lifting device features nested or telescopic arms that can be collapsed into each other when not in use. The adjustable arms and base components can be retracted or folded to minimize the overall footprint, allowing compact storage in garages or storage areas while maintaining full lifting capability when deployed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS10894702B2Vehicle lift system and vehicle dolly system

Publication Date: 2021.01.19 CHAMOUN TEFFY R

AI summary

A vehicle lift system and vehicle dolly system are provided. The vehicle lift system includes a vertically extending portion, a stationary base portion extending horizontally from the vertically extending portion, a vertically movable vehicle support portion extending horizontally from the vertically extending portion and configured to support a vehicle dolly; and a lifting member coupled to the vehicle support portion and configured to elevate the vehicle support portion.