Patent ID: 8292032
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: B66F

Abstract:
1. A platform lift for use with a vehicle, comprising: a platform assembly comprising a plurality of elongated members and a projection extending transversely relative to the elongated members; a plurality of support legs having fixed lengths and being fixedly coupled to the platform assembly such that the plurality of elongated members extend between the plurality of support legs; a lift mechanism having a support portion moveable between at least a first position and a second position, the support portion comprising a pair of angled guide members angled away from each other and extending parallel to the elongated members of the platform assembly, the support portion further comprising at least one slot provided in one of the angled guide members; wherein the platform assembly is configured to be supported by the support portion when the support portion is in the first position such that at least a portion of the platform assembly is received within and aligned with the angled guide members, and the projection is received within the slot to laterally align the platform assembly with the support portion; and wherein the platform assembly is configured to be supported by the support legs substantially independent from the lift mechanism and the vehicle when the support portion is in the second position.