Rising ramp jack mechanism

Abstract

A high strength-lifting device designed to be an addition or option to standard automotive ramps is provided. The lifting device is a multi piece, all metal unit that will be built into the top plain area of standard automotive ramps. The core component of the lifting device is a jack mechanism, which provides the lift. The lifting surface of the jack is attached to a rectangular lifting plate, which the vehicle is driven upon. A wheel stop is built into the lifting plate along with two or four safety supports to add safety, support and stability. When a vehicle is driven on standard automotive ramps using the Rising Ramp Lifting device, you are able further elevate the vehicle to gain more room to do routine maintenance and or repairs.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A high strength, all metal construction, multiple piece lifting device made as an addition or option to standard automotive service ramps, comprising of, 
 (a) a lifting mechanism, (FIG. 1 item VII) which provides the lift this is the only mechanical moving part of the lifting device, lift capacity will depend on the type of lifting mechanism used during the manufacturing process. This mechanism can be either a screw, hydraulic, or pneumatic type jack.    (b) integrated safety bars (FIG. 1 items II, III, V, VI) built into the mechanism, which adds safety, stability and strength.    (c) a lifting plate with a non-skid surface (FIG. 1 item IV) a wheel stop is also a part of the lifting base.    (d) no special tools required in the operation of the lifting mechanism.    (e) several redundant safety features which include the jack's lifting capacity, the integrated safety bars with pins, and the automotive ramp itself.    
     
     
         2 . The lifting device of  claim 1  can be manufactured as either a part of or an option for standard automotive service ramps that have been designed to accept the rising ramp lifting device.  
     
     
         3 . The lifting device of  claim 1  will be protected from outside elements in the lowered position due to the fact that the device is designed to be integrated into or added as an option later into the automotive service ramp itself the lifting device will only be partially exposed when the device is in the raised position.  
     
     
         4 . The lifting device of  claim 1  whereby the lifting plate and base bracket are covered with a corrosive and wear resistant flexible material.  
     
     
         5 . The lifting device of  claim 1  has three holes drilled into each front safety support inter sleeve (FIG. 1 III & V) these holes are used for the safety pins which will be inserted into the safety support inter sleeves once the device is lifted to the desired height.  
     
     
         6 . The lifting device of  claim 1  can be built with either two or four safety supports (FIG. 3) depending on the needed load capacity for the lifting device and the automotive ramps into which it will be integrated into or added as an option to.  
     
     
         7 . The lifting device of  claim 1  once integrated into or added as an option to automotive service ramps designed to accept the device will provide extra room for repairs, maintenance an inspections of the under side of vehicles. The extra room will provide a work environment that could reduce strain and provide added leverage for the user.