System for vehicle lift monitoring and prognostics
US-2020377354-A1 · Dec 3, 2020 · US
System for vehicle lift monitoring and prognostics
US12280993B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12280993-B2 |
| Application number | US-202318346320-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | May 28, 2019 |
| Publication date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
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A vehicle lift system includes a plurality of mobile lift columns each including a wireless communication system for sending and receiving wireless signals, each of the plurality of mobile lift columns further including an inclinometer for detecting an amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns. A remote control unit includes a wireless communication system capable of transmitting wireless control signals to the plurality of mobile lift columns. A control unit is associated with the plurality of lift columns for controlling operation of the plurality of lift columns, the control unit further receiving a signal indicative of the amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns and providing a warning signal if any mobile lift column has an amount of tilt exceeding a predetermined amount.
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What is claimed is: 1. A vehicle lift system, comprising: a plurality of mobile lift columns, each of the plurality of mobile lift columns further including an inclinometer for detecting an amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns; a control unit associated with the plurality of lift columns for controlling operation of the plurality of mobile lift columns, the control unit further receiving a signal indicative of the amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns and providing a warning signal if any mobile lift column has an amount of tilt exceeding a predetermined amount, wherein the control unit determines if two or more mobile lift columns are tilted too far in opposite directions that could cause errors during lifting. 2. A vehicle lift system, comprising: a plurality of mobile lift columns, each of the plurality of mobile lift columns further including an inclinometer for detecting an amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns; a control unit associated with the plurality of lift columns for controlling operation of the plurality of mobile lift columns, the control unit further receiving a signal indicative of the amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns and providing a warning signal if any mobile lift column has an amount of tilt exceeding a predetermined amount, wherein the control unit displays a tilt correction procedure for enabling level lifting. 3. The vehicle lift system according to claim 2 , wherein the tilt correction procedure includes inserting shim plates under legs of the mobile lift columns. 4. A vehicle lift system, comprising: a plurality of mobile lift columns each including a wireless communication system for sending and receiving wireless signals; a system controller having a wireless communication system capable of transmitting wireless control signals to the plurality of mobile lift columns; and a control unit associated with the plurality of lift columns for controlling operation of the plurality of lift columns, the control unit monitoring a message error rate between the system controller and the plurality of mobile lift columns and wherein the control unit displays a warning signal if the message error rate between the system controller and any of the plurality of mobile lift columns exceeds a predetermined threshold.
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- What does patent US12280993B2 cover?
- A vehicle lift system includes a plurality of mobile lift columns each including a wireless communication system for sending and receiving wireless signals, each of the plurality of mobile lift columns further including an inclinometer for detecting an amount of tilt of the plurality of mobile lift columns. A remote control unit includes a wireless communication system capable of transmitting w…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Vehicle Service Group Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B66F3/46. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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