Patent ID: 9028192
Filing Date: 2015-05-12
Classification: B65F

Abstract:
1. A lift apparatus, comprising; a bracket having a first member and a second member, the bracket being mounted on a structure; an arm; a main hinge operatively connected between the bracket and the arm; an elongated spine connected to the arm; a traveler operatively connected along the elongated spine for traveling up and down the elongated spine; and a first actuator connected along the elongated spine for traveling up and down the elongated spine; a second actuator operatively coupled to the arm and configured to move the arm; wherein movement of the arm rotates the arm about the main hinge allowing the arm to hinge rearwardly and upwardly; wherein rotation of the arm about the main hinge moves the elongated spine and the traveler in an inclined plane between a generally vertical load position and a generally horizontal transport position.