Patent ID: 6302378
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: B66F

Abstract:
A mechanical jack comprising a base positionable on a floor, vertically raisable means on the base and means to engage a vehicle on said vertically raisable means;a first foot pedal and a first foot pedal operated linkage attached to the base and operably connected to the vertically raisable means,a second foot pedal and a second foot pedal operated means attached to the base and having positive latching engagement means thereon, said positive latching engagement means being engageable and partially disengageable with the linkage by downward movement of the first foot pedal, said first foot pedal being positioned above said floor upon engagement with said positive latching engagement means, wherein upon engagement of the positive latching engagement means with the linkage, full disengagement cannot occur absent simultaneous downward actuation of both foot pedals.