Hoist mechanism

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1976-12-14

1978-02-28

Watson, Robert C.

Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force

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B66F 308

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040762165

ABSTRACT:
A hoist mechanism for lifting a load includes a hollow support post, a threaded spindle rotatably mounted within the post, a traveling nut carried by the spindle for movement therealong during rotation of the spindle, a carriage engaged by the traveling nut to move along the spindle, and a motor for effecting rotation of the spindle. The post has a longitudinal opening aligned with the spindle having a width permitting the spindle to be moved laterally therethrough. The spindle is releasably connected to the motor drive shaft at one end and to a support bearing at the other end. Lift arms for supporting a load are connected to the carriage through the post opening. The hoist mechanism also includes a clutch mechanism providing a braking force during lowering and a safety switch assembly for terminating operation whenever the lift arms are blocked.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2910270 (1959-10-01), Schultz
patent: 3309060 (1967-03-01), Villars
patent: 3888464 (1975-06-01), Felsen
patent: 3962737 (1976-06-01), James

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