Patent ID: 8590852
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: B66F,G01M

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for supporting a wheel of a vehicle, comprising: a) a support structure; b) a support for supporting the wheel of the vehicle, the support movably mounted on the support structure, the support having a topside and an underside; c) at least one locating member mounted to one of the support structure and the underside of the support; and d) at least one clamping mechanism mounted to the other of the support structure and the underside of the support, the clamping mechanism selectively actuated between first and second positions, in the first position the support is moveable relative to the support structure, in the second position the clamping mechanism engages the locating member so that the support is held in a predetermined position relative to the support structure, the clamping mechanism comprises at least two engagement arms, and the engagement arms are configured in generally opposed relation to each other to bear against the locating member when the clamping mechanism is in the closed position, the engagement arms are mounted to the support structure by a common pivot member.