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A lift table modified to permit user configuration to achieve a plurality of functions is provided. The lift table may be configured for any of these functions by the end user, without the use of special tools or training. In one embodiment the lift table is provided with coupling devices such as po

A lift table modified to permit user configuration to achieve a plurality of functions is provided. The lift table may be configured for any of these functions by the end user, without the use of special tools or training. In one embodiment the lift table is provided with coupling devices such as pockets, flanges, brackets, etc. which can be coupled to a plurality of standard sized or spaced attachments for multiple purposes such as pallet forklift, tilt/layover, conveyor, turntable and the like.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An improved lift table apparatus, comprising:lower support means;upper horizontal support means;a single lift drive means for positioning said upper horizontal support means at a desired elevation, wherein said lift drive means is selected from the group consisting of a h

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An improved lift table apparatus, comprising:lower support means;upper horizontal support means;a single lift drive means for positioning said upper horizontal support means at a desired elevation, wherein said lift drive means is selected from the group consisting of a hydraulic cylinder, a hydraulic actuator, a screw actuator, an airbag, a vertical screw, a roller screw, a ball screw, an electric motor, an internal combustion motor, a pneumatic drive and a linear actuator;a linkage means, different from said single lift drive means, coupling said lower support means to said upper support means;means permitting an end-user to couple either of at least first and second attachments to said upper horizontal support means, in an easily detachable manner, for performing first and second different functions, respectively, using said single lift drive means without the need for a second lift drive means;wherein said means permitting an end user to couple attachments in an easily detachable manner includes a fixture selected from the group consisting of pockets and brackets, said means permitting an end user to couple attachments being provided in said horizontal support means; andwherein said fixture is used to permit an end-user to couple said first attachment and said fixture is also used to permit an end-user to couple said second attachment, in an easily detachable manner.