Patent ID: 6164414
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: B66F

Abstract:
An automotive lift apparatus, comprising:a first beam support assembly,a pair of beams supported at first beam ends by said first beam support assembly, wherein each of said beams includes an outward facing beam guide portion and an inward facing guide portion, anda pair of ramp/second beam support assemblies connected to second beam ends of said beams, wherein each of said ramp/second beam support assemblies includes a second base, a liftable ramp hingedly connected to said second base, and a ramp lift assembly connected between said ramp and said second base,wherein said first beam support assembly includes a beam support base and a beam support riser pivotally connected to said beam support base,wherein each of said ramp lift assemblies includes a ramp-lift hydraulic cylinder connected between said second base and said ramp, andwherein each of said ramp/second beam support assemblies includes a riser link hingedly connected between each of said ramps and said second beam ends.