Patent ID: 7377740
Filing Date: 2008-05-27
Classification: B60P,B66C,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A device for lifting a personal-transportation vehicle, comprising: a base capable of being mounted on a mounting surface; a column rotatably mounted on the base, the column having a first portion extending in a first direction, and a second portion extending in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction; a motor for rotating the column in relation to the base; an arm rotatably mounted on the second portion of the column; a strap mounted on the arm for suspending the personal-transportation vehicle from the arm, wherein the strap can extend into and out of the arm to lift and lower the personal-transportation vehicle; a first collar mounted on the base; a second collar, at least a portion of the second collar being rotatably disposed within the first collar, wherein the column is coupled to the second collar by a pin, the second collar having a pair of diametrically-opposed holes formed therein for receiving the pin, and the column having multiple pairs of diametrically-opposed holes formed therein for receiving the pin, the multiple pairs of diametrically-opposed holes being vertically spaced so that a height of the column can be adjusted in relation to the second collar; and a sleeve disposed around the first collar and to the first collar by a fastner, wherein the sleeve is rotatable in relation to the first collar while the sleeve is mounted on the first collar so that an angular position of the sleeve in relation to the first collar can be changed while the sleeve is mounted on the first collar, the motor is mounted on the sleeve, and the first collar has multiple pairs of diametrically opposed holes formed therein for receiving the fastner so that a position of the motor can be adjusted in relation to the first collar to accomodate left and right hand installations of the device.