Patent ID: 7458760
Filing Date: 2008-12-02
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
1. A lifting device for a personal-transportation vehicle, comprising: an arm for lifting the personal transportation vehicle; a column for supporting the arm; and a base for supporting and stabilizing the column and comprising: a first and a second bar each pivotally coupled to the column and capable of being secured to a mounting surface; a plate having the column fixedly coupled thereto; and an intermediate member secured to the plate and comprising a substantially v-shaped portion, wherein: the first bar pivots in relation to the column about a first axis substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the column; the second bar pivots in relation to the column about a second axis spaced apart from the first axis and substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the column; and the first and second bars are pivotally coupled to the plate by way of the intermediate member and are pivotally coupled to the column by way of the plate.