Patent ID: 7062956

Claim:
A removable hoist hanger for use with a frame member on a tire testing machine; the hanger comprising: a support bracket adapted to removably engage the frame member; the support bracket having an outer leg, an upper bridge; and an inner leg; the upper bridge having an inner end and an outer end; the outer leg being connected to the upper bridge at a location adjacent the outer end of the upper bridge; the inner leg being connected to the upper bridge at a location adjacent the inner end of the upper bridge; a frame clamp supported by the outer leg; the clamp having a clamping member adapted to selectively engage the frame member to securely connect the hanger to the tire testing machine; the outer leg being longer than the inner leg; the inner leg having a lower end; a support arm having an inner end and an outer end; the inner end of the support arm being connected to the inner leg at a location adjacent the lower end of the inner leg; and a hoist support connected to the support arm.