IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0132549
(2016-04-19)
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등록번호 |
US-10124481
(2018-11-13)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
0 인용 특허 :
17 |
초록
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The present disclosure is directed to risers for automotive repair and to related methods and systems. In a first illustrative embodiment, a generally U-shaped riser is formed from two boxes each having a generally L shape. A latitudinal portion of the riser is formed from the adjustable joining of
The present disclosure is directed to risers for automotive repair and to related methods and systems. In a first illustrative embodiment, a generally U-shaped riser is formed from two boxes each having a generally L shape. A latitudinal portion of the riser is formed from the adjustable joining of the two boxes, with the remainder of the L-shaped portions disposed in an orthogonal direction. A vehicle may be positioned within the U-shaped riser and the two boxes adjusted to place the riser adjacent the vehicle. When not in use, the riser may be reduced to a minimum space position and stored. The riser may be formed from a number of smaller components, such as planar members or metal framing, allowing it to be taken apart for longer storage or for ease of shipping.
대표청구항
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1. A riser for automotive repair, comprising a first generally L-shaped box having a latitudinal portion and a longitudinal portion, the first generally L-shaped box comprisinga first framework including at least a first set of parallel framing members spaced apart from one another to define a first
1. A riser for automotive repair, comprising a first generally L-shaped box having a latitudinal portion and a longitudinal portion, the first generally L-shaped box comprisinga first framework including at least a first set of parallel framing members spaced apart from one another to define a first elongated portion of the first generally L-shaped box, and a second set of parallel framing members spaced apart from one another to define a second elongated portion of the first generally L-shaped box, and a first upper support surface defined by at least a first top cap disposed on the first framework and spanning the at least first set of spaced apart parallel framing members to form a first portion of an upper surface of the first generally L-shaped box, anda second upper support surface defined by a second top cap disposed on the first framework and spanning the second set of spaced apart parallel framing members to form a second portion of the upper surface of the first generally L-shaped box; a second generally L-shaped box having a latitudinal portion and a longitudinal portion, the second generally L-shaped box comprisinga second framework including at least a third set of parallel framing members spaced apart from one another to define a first elongated portion of the second generally L-shaped box, and a fourth set of parallel framing members spaced apart from one another to define a second elongated portion of the second generally L-shaped box, anda third upper support surface defined by at least a third top cap disposed on the second framework and spanning the at least third set of spaced apart parallel framing members to form a first portion of an upper surface of the second generally L-shaped box, anda fourth upper support surface defined by a fourth top cap disposed on the second framework and spanning the fourth set of spaced apart parallel framing members to form a second portion of the upper surface of the second generally L-shaped box, wherein the first generally L-shaped box is adjustably joined to the second generally L-shaped box in a latitudinal direction with the longitudinal portions of each of the first generally L-shaped box and the second generally L-shaped box disposed parallel to one another; such that the first generally L-shaped box and the second generally L-shaped box may be positioned to adjust a latitudinal space between the longitudinal portions. 2. The riser of claim 1, wherein the first generally L-shaped box is adjustably joined to the second generally L-shaped box, by insertion of the latitudinal portion of the first generally L-shaped box into an open end on the latitudinal portion of the second generally L-shaped box. 3. The riser of claim 2, wherein the two boxes may be positioned to adjust the latitudinal space between the longitudinal portions by adjustment of a distance the latitudinal portion of the first generally L-shaped box is inserted into the open end of the latitudinal portion of the second generally L-shaped box. 4. The riser of claim 1, wherein the framing members comprise elongated members having a rectangular cross section and having grooves on at least two long sides of the framing members. 5. The riser of claim 4, wherein the framing members comprise at least one metal framing member. 6. The riser of claim 4, wherein the at least first top cap comprises a planar member inserted into the grooves on the framing members defining an upper portion of the first generally L-shaped box. 7. The riser of claim 1, further comprising at least one end cap enclosing a longitudinal end surface of the first generally L-shaped box. 8. The riser of claim 7, wherein the at least one end cap comprises a planar member inserted into opposite grooves on parallel framing members defining the longitudinal end of the first generally L-shaped box. 9. The riser of claim 8, further comprising at least one caster attached to the at least one end cap. 10. The riser of claim 1, wherein the at least first top cap comprises a solid planar member. 11. The riser of claim 1, further comprising at least one attachment bracket for connection to a framing member of one of the frameworks and to a pole for supporting an accessory above the riser. 12. The riser of claim 11, wherein the at least one attachment bracket comprises a body with a base for attachment to the framing member and a central bore for insertion of the pole, wherein the size of the bore is adjustable. 13. A system for supporting a user for automotive repair, comprising a first framework defining a first generally L-shaped box having a latitudinal portion and a longitudinal portion, the first framework including at least a first set of parallel framing members spaced apart from one another to define a first elongated portion of the first generally L-shaped box, and a second set of parallel framing members spaced apart from one another to define a second elongated portion of the first generally L-shaped box, wherein an end side of the latitudinal portion defines an open end;a first upper support surface defined by at least a first top cap disposed on the first framework and spanning the at least first set of spaced apart parallel framing members to form a first portion of an upper surface of the first generally L-shaped box, and a second upper support surface defined by a second top cap disposed on the first framework and spanning the second set of spaced apart parallel framing members to form a second portion of the upper surface of the first generally L-shaped box;a second framework defining a second generally L-shaped box having a latitudinal portion and a longitudinal portion, the second framework including at least a third set of parallel framing members spaced apart from one another to define a first elongated portion of the second generally L-shaped box, and a fourth set of parallel framing members spaced apart from one another to define a second elongated portion of the second generally L-shaped box, wherein a latitudinal end of the second generally L-shaped box can be inserted in the open end of the latitudinal portion of the first generally L-shaped box with the longitudinal portions of the first generally L-shaped box and the second generally L-shaped box disposed parallel to one another to join the first generally L-shaped upper surface to the second generally L-shaped upper surface; anda third upper support surface defined by at least a third top cap disposed on the second framework and spanning the at least third set of spaced apart parallel framing members to form a first portion of an upper surface of the second generally L-shaped box, anda fourth upper support surface defined by a fourth top cap disposed on the second framework and spanning the fourth set of spaced apart parallel framing members to form a second portion of the upper surface of the second generally L-shaped box. 14. The system of claim 13, wherein the first top cap comprises at least a first planar member extending over the latitudinal portion and second planar member extending over the longitudinal portion. 15. The system of claim 14, wherein a latitudinal space between the longitudinal portions of the first generally L-shaped box and the second generally L-shaped box may be adjusted by adjustment of a distance the latitudinal portion of the first generally L-shaped box is inserted into the open end of the latitudinal portion of the second generally L-shaped box. 16. The system of claim 14, wherein the first top cap comprises a planar member inserted into grooves on the at least first set of parallel framing members. 17. The system of claim 14, further comprising at least one end cap enclosing a longitudinal end surface of the first generally L-shaped box and at least one caster attached to the at least one end cap. 18. The riser of claim 14, wherein the first top cap and second top cap are formed from a unitary planar member.
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