Patent ID: 6912916
Filing Date: 2005-07-05
Classification: B66C,G01N

Abstract:
1. A test stand for allowing testing of both a pull-type lifting apparatus and a push-type lifting apparatus, the push-type lifting apparatus defining a pair of opposed force transmitting ends, said test stand comprising: a. a base defining first and second substantially opposed base surfaces; b. a carriage component including: c. said load transmitting section defining a transmitting section inner surface located substantially opposite said first base surface and an opposed transmitting section outer surface, said transmitting section outer surface being provided with an attachment allowing to pull said load transmitting section so as to allow the pull-type lifting apparatus to bias said carriage component towards extended configuration; d. said carriage component being configured and sized for allowing said push-type lifting apparatus to be inserted between said base and said load transmitting section with the opposed force transmitting ends abutting respectively against said first base surface and said transmitting section inner surface so as to bias said carriage component towards said extended configuration.