Global Patent Index - EP 0399836 A3

EP 0399836 A3 19911009 - LIFTING DEVICE

Title (en)

LIFTING DEVICE

Publication

EP 0399836 A3 19911009 (EN)

Application

EP 90305696 A 19900525

Priority

  • GB 8912044 A 19890525
  • GB 9006385 A 19900321

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0399836A2] A mobile lifting device for handling incapacitated, injured or infirm comprises a column (15) mounted on a chassis supported by ground engaging wheels (w)incorporating a chassis comprising: a box section member (14);a panel or panels (33,34) forming a substantial part of at least one wall of the member, the or each panel being removable to provide access to the interior of the member the, or each, panel when secured in place serving as a stressable part of the member and contributing to the torsional rigidity of the member; and a pair of legs (12,13) on which are mounted the ground engaging wheels linked by the box section; the column being secured at its lower end to, for load bearing support by,the box section member; and a crane arm (23)supported by the column at or near the one end of the arm by the column and being adapted at or near the other end to the one end to receive a carrier whereby the device supports a load to be lifted. The use of a box section chassis enables heavy components of the device to be housed at the lowest position in the device so providing for a low centre of gravity while enabling the components to be readily accessed.

IPC 1-7

A61G 7/10

IPC 8 full level

A61G 7/10 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A61G 7/1011 (2013.01); A61G 7/1017 (2013.01); A61G 7/1019 (2013.01); A61G 7/1046 (2013.01); A61G 7/1055 (2013.01); A61G 7/1067 (2013.01); A61G 2200/32 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

BE DE FR GB NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0399836 A2 19901128; EP 0399836 A3 19911009

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 90305696 A 19900525