17840359. LIFT WITH SWIVELING AND HORIZONTALLY SLIDING PLATFORM simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)

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LIFT WITH SWIVELING AND HORIZONTALLY SLIDING PLATFORM

Organization Name

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor(s)

Jose Seah Delapaz of Mill Creek WA (US)

Richard Donald Hage of Duvall WA (US)

Jeremy Alan Young of Sammamish WA (US)

Marc Steven Bowser of Overland Park KS (US)

Mark Joseph Baracani of Golden CO (US)

LIFT WITH SWIVELING AND HORIZONTALLY SLIDING PLATFORM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17840359 titled 'LIFT WITH SWIVELING AND HORIZONTALLY SLIDING PLATFORM

Simplified Explanation

The disclosed technology is a lift that includes a chassis, a mounting base, a platform, a motor, guardrails, and a counterweight. The lift is designed to prevent tipping over while the platform is extended.

  • The lift has a chassis and a mounting base that can swivel relative to each other.
  • The platform is connected to the mounting base and can slide horizontally.
  • A motor is used to raise and lower the mounting base.
  • The platform has multiple guardrails for safety.
  • A counterweight is attached to the chassis to prevent tipping over when the platform is extended.

Potential Applications

  • Construction sites: The lift can be used to transport workers and materials to different levels of a building under construction.
  • Warehouses: The lift can help in moving heavy items to higher shelves or mezzanines.
  • Maintenance and repair: The lift can be used for accessing elevated areas for maintenance or repair work.

Problems Solved

  • Tipping over: The counterweight system ensures stability and prevents the lift from tipping over, even when the platform is extended.
  • Horizontal movement: The ability to slide the platform horizontally allows for easy access to different areas without repositioning the entire lift.

Benefits

  • Safety: The guardrails and counterweight system enhance the safety of workers using the lift.
  • Versatility: The swiveling and sliding features of the lift provide flexibility in accessing different areas.
  • Efficiency: The motorized lifting mechanism allows for quick and easy vertical movement of the lift.


Original Abstract Submitted

The disclosed technology is generally directed to a lift. In one example of the technology, a lift comprises a chassis, a mounting base, a platform, a motor, a plurality of guardrails, and a counterweight. The mounting base is arranged to swivel relative to the chassis. The platform is coupled to the mounting base. The platform is arranged to slide horizontally relative to the mounting base. The motor is arranged to raise and lower the mounting base relative to the chassis. The plurality of guardrails is coupled to the platform. The counterweight is coupled to the chassis such that the counterweight prevents the lift from tipping over while the platform is extended relative to the mounting base.

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