Patent ID: 7243904
Filing Date: 2007-07-17
Classification: B66C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for lifting and supporting a vehicle door, comprising the steps of: providing an apparatus including a frame, including a pair of upright supports, and a lift mechanism, said lift mechanism including a slide and a lever, said slide including a plurality of holders that are adapted to engage and support the door, said lever including a U-shaped handle having a pair of legs and a grip, wherein each leg has a distal end pivotally secured to a first bracket that extends from one of the upright supports, said lever being operably associated with said slide such that pivotal movement of said lever moves said slide vertically relative to said frame, pivoting said lever so as to move said holders into alignment with openings in the door; inserting the holders into the door openings; removing hinge pins from the door; and, removing the door from the vehicle while the door is supported on the holders.