There is disclosed hoist mechanism (2) for lifting articles, such as a mobility scooter, into and from an interior of an automobile. The hoist mechanism (2) has a boom (4) arranged to be mounted on the vehicle. A length of webbing (24) depends from the boom and can be attached to the article to be lifted in use. An electric motor (26) is configured to retract the webbing to provide lifting of the article by winding the webbing onto a spool (28). The boom has a mounting bracket (32). The spool is mounted to one side of the mounting bracket (32) and the electric motor (26) is mounted on the other side of the mounting bracket. The boom may take the for of a pivoting and swivelling armature. The boom may be releasably latched in a raised condition for use.
HOIST MECHANISM
AUFZUGSMECHANISMUS
MÉCANISME DE LEVAGE
2024-07-10
Patent
Electronic Resource
English