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公开(公告)号：US12186842B2
公开(公告)日：2025-01-07
申请号：US18502299
申请日：2023-11-06
Applicant: Vehicle Service Group, LLC
Inventor： Gerry Lauderbaugh
Abstract: A method of use for supporting a fuel unit. The method includes attaching a support structure having a plurality of legs on a tabletop assembly of a mobile lift table and positioning the support structure under an elevated vehicle having a fuel unit. The method includes removing the fuel unit from the elevated vehicle such that the support structure operatively supports the fuel unit. The method includes moving the fuel unit away from the elevated vehicle and actuating the plurality of legs from a retracted position to an extended downward position. The method further includes lowering the tabletop assembly which carries the support structure with the fuel unit such that the plurality of legs engages a floor. The method further includes detaching and removing the support structure from the tabletop assembly such that the tabletop assembly is no longer supporting the support structure of the fuel unit.
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公开(公告)号：US20210206610A1
公开(公告)日：2021-07-08
申请号：US17259514
申请日：2020-05-28
Applicant: Vehicle Service Group, LLC
Inventor： Steven Taylor , Gerry Lauderbaugh
Abstract: An assistance system uses cameras and sensors to identify a set of vehicle wheels within a lift area, then virtualizes the position and orientation of the vehicle relative to one or more lift posts. The system also determines a center of gravity for the vehicle and uses that center of gravity and other information associated with the vehicle to determine a position within the lift area at which the vehicle should be positioned. The system may also provide guidance to aid in positioning the vehicle at or near that position. Such guidance may be provided as one or more visual or audio indicators or via a software interface. The system may be integrated with lift arms allowing for automated rotation, extension, and elevation of lift adapters once the vehicle is positioned, and it may use distributed processing to locate relevant objects in captured images used in this calculation.
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公开(公告)号：US20170029255A1
公开(公告)日：2017-02-02
申请号：US15225027
申请日：2016-08-01
Applicant: Vehicle Service Group, LLC
Inventor： Larry Kendall , Gerry Lauderbaugh , Chuck Luhn , Gregory Buccola , Jonathan J. Westbrook , Jonathan Ross
CPC classification number: B66F7/28 , E04B2/18 , E04B2/26 , E04B2002/0208
Abstract: A concrete pit for housing the below-floor part of a vehicle lift that is at least partially below floor level is constructed of precast concrete pieces. In one embodiment, a trench is dug slightly bigger than the pit that will be installed, and a precast concrete base slab is placed in the hole. Features around the perimeter of the base slab mate with corresponding features around the bottom of a precast concrete hollow rectangle, which is placed on top of the base slab. Additional precast concrete hollow rectangles may be placed on top. A vehicle lift is placed within the concrete pit and in some embodiments fixed thereto using holes, protrusions, or other features built into the concrete pit. In some embodiments, plumbing, wiring conduit, and other passageways are cast into the pieces of the concrete pit to minimize manual installation work that needs to be done in the pit.
Abstract translation: 用于容纳至少部分在地板下方的车辆的地板下部分的混凝土坑由预制混凝土构件构成。 在一个实施例中，沟槽比将要安装的坑略大，并且将预制混凝土底板放置在孔中。 基板周边的特征与预制混凝土中空矩形的底部周围的相应特征相配合，预制混凝土空心矩形位于基板的顶部。 其他预制混凝土中空矩形可以放置在顶部。 车辆升降机被放置在混凝土坑内，并且在一些实施例中使用孔，突起或内置于混凝土坑中的其他特征固定到其上。 在一些实施例中，管道，布线导管和其它通道被浇注到混凝土坑的块中以最小化需要在坑中完成的手动安装工作。
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公开(公告)号：US20220073326A1
公开(公告)日：2022-03-10
申请号：US17414698
申请日：2020-05-28
Applicant: Vehicle Service Group, LLC
Inventor： Robert Elliott , Steven Taylor , Gerry Lauderbaugh , Kevin Katerberg
Abstract: A mobile lift column (200) is configured to automatically position itself with respect to a vehicle (112) to be lifted. A proximity and object sensor is used to identify a location of a vehicle and navigate obstructions while advancing to the vehicle. The column includes a set of automatically driven Mecanum wheels (222, 224) that can be variably controlled to provide precise movement in any direction without rotating the column. A camera (244) positioned on the column identifies a wheel of the vehicle, and an alignment beam is projected onto the wheel to verify centering on the wheel. Once positioned, the column may operate one of several lift members, including a pair of removable fork adapters (216, 218), to extend underneath the vehicle and contact the vehicle lifting points. With at least two columns properly positioned, each mobile column can simultaneously raise its lift member(s) to lift the vehicle to a desired height.
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公开(公告)号：US20200376671A1
公开(公告)日：2020-12-03
申请号：US16886320
申请日：2020-05-28
Applicant: Vehicle Service Group, LLC
Inventor： Steven Taylor , Gerry Lauderbaugh , Robert Elliott
Abstract: An automatic wheel changer robot has a includes a drive assembly, a torque gun, a sensor assembly, and a controller. The drive assembly has a mobile base and two wheel-clamping assemblies, each configured to engage a wheel. The controller generates a set of instructions based, at least in part, on information obtained from the sensor assembly. The drive assembly uses the set of instructions to cooperatively remove respective wheels from respective hubs on a vehicle and/or attach respective wheels to respective hubs on a vehicle. The device may have lidar sensors and Mecanum wheels that the controller is programmed to use to move between respective hubs and wheel storage locations install wheels, replace wheels, rotate tires, and perform similar operations.
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公开(公告)号：US20170233230A1
公开(公告)日：2017-08-17
申请号：US15414361
申请日：2017-01-24
Applicant: Vehicle Service Group, LLC
Inventor： Larry Kendall , Gerry Lauderbaugh , Chuck Luhn , Jonathan J. Westbrook , Jonathon Ross
Abstract: A pit for containing a vehicle lifting apparatus is constructed from a plurality of precast concrete pieces and assembled in a trench. Conduit, plumbing, heating elements, and the like are cast into the pieces to facilitate safe construction/assembly of the pit. A lift apparatus is assembled or positioned in and at least partly attached to the pit. One or more mounting features are cast into and/or attached to the pit wall to help fix the lifting apparatus relative to the pit and/or to help fix the pit relative to a surrounding building.
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公开(公告)号：US20240336461A1
公开(公告)日：2024-10-10
申请号：US18749133
申请日：2024-06-20
Applicant: Vehicle Service Group, LLC
Inventor： Robert Elliott , Steven Taylor , Gerry Lauderbaugh , Kevin Katerberg
CPC classification number: B66F9/063 , B66F3/46 , B66F9/0755 , B66F9/087 , G06V10/00
Abstract: A mobile lift column includes a controller comprising at least one processor and at least one memory. The column includes a base with a pair of support members, each of which includes a support actuator operable to extend and retract an inner portion of the support member. A lift post is coupled to and extends upwards from the base and includes a movable portion and a lift post driver operable to raise and lower the movable portion vertically along the lift post. A lift assembly is coupled to the movable portion. The lift assembly includes an adapter plate with one or more slots, one or more extension assemblies that pass horizontally through the slots of the adapter plate, and a set of extension actuators operable to extend and retract the one or more extension assemblies along a first axis.
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公开(公告)号：US20230271640A1
公开(公告)日：2023-08-31
申请号：US18112849
申请日：2023-02-22
Applicant: Vehicle Service Group, LLC
Inventor： Gerry Lauderbaugh , Brad Gee
CPC classification number: B62B3/04 , B62B3/02 , B62B5/06 , B66F3/245 , B66F3/12 , B62B2301/044 , B62B2206/003
Abstract: A lift table includes a base member, an air powered hydraulic powerpack assembly mounted to the base member, a tabletop, a lift assembly capable of actuated the tabletop relative to the base member, a handle extending upward from the base member, and an air supply docking station. The lift assembly includes a hydraulic cylinder assembly actuated by the air powered hydraulic powerpack. The handle includes a top potion of the handle elevated above the air-powered hydraulic powerpack. The air supply docking station is fixed to the top portion of the handle and is in fluid communication with the air-powered hydraulic powerpack assembly.
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公开(公告)号：US20210395057A1
公开(公告)日：2021-12-23
申请号：US17289388
申请日：2019-11-11
Applicant: Vehicle Service Group, LLC
Inventor： Steven H. Taylor , Robert William Elliott , Gerry Lauderbaugh
Abstract: An automation system uses cameras (134) and sensors (136) to identify a set of vehicle wheels within a lift area (118), then virtualizes the position and orientation of the vehicle relative to the lift posts (122, 130). Lift arms (124, 132) extending from the lift posts are moved to a first position that places a profile camera near the predicted position of lift points, and image analysis is used to positively identify the lift points. The lift arms are then moved to a second position that places an adapter camera below the identified lift points, and image analysis is used to confirm safe positioning below the lift point. Captured images and feedback from image analysis are used to improve and refine the system's ability to identify wheels, profile view lift points, and plan view lift points. The system may be integrated with lift arms allowing for automated rotation, extension, and elevation of lift adapters.
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公开(公告)号：US12195313B2
公开(公告)日：2025-01-14
申请号：US17614308
申请日：2020-05-28
Applicant: Vehicle Service Group, LLC
Inventor： Austin Deuerling , Doug Spiller , Ron Schneider , John Uhl , Gerry Lauderbaugh , Robert Elliott , Darian Smith , Doug Brown , Jason Stewart
Abstract: A set of lift controls may be configured to determine the load on the motor (112) by a vehicle of an unknown weight during operation at a standard lift speed and use such information to determine a potential speed that the motor may raise the vehicle at while staying within safe operational levels for the motor. One or more of a magnitude of electrical power drawn, a pressure generating by a hydraulic lifting, or a sensed vehicle weight may be used to provide an indication of load on the motor and/or a higher potential speed.
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