Adjustable lift table

Abstract

A table lift having a base and a lift attached to the base for movement between a lowered position to a raised position for installation of articles. A platform pivotally attaches to the lift for movement of the platform between a generally horizontal position and an inclined position. The platform is sized and shaped to receive at least one article.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A table lift, comprising:
 a base;   a lift attached to the base for movement between a lowered position to a raised position for installation of articles;   a platform pivotally attached to the lift for movement of the platform between a generally horizontal position and an inclined position, the platform being sized and shaped to receive at least one article.   
     
     
         2 . The table lift of  claim 1 , the base comprising an extended portion configured for contact with the platform in the inclined position. 
     
     
         3 . The table lift of  claim 1 , wherein the table lift has a reduced width when in the inclined position. 
     
     
         4 . The table lift of  claim 1 , the lift comprising a scissor lift. 
     
     
         5 . The table lift of  claim 1 , wherein the platform pivotally attaches to the lift at about the point of center of gravity of the platform. 
     
     
         6 . The table lift of  claim 1 , the lift comprising a lower frame attached to the base and an upper frame pivotally attached to the platform, a pair of first arms and a pair of second arms moveably connected between the lower frame and the upper frame. 
     
     
         7 . The table lift of  claim 6 , wherein each first arm pivotally attaches at one end to the lower frame and at the opposite end moveably engages the upper frame;
 each second arm pivotally attaches at one end to the upper frame and at the opposite end moveably engages the lower frame; and   each first arm pivotally attaches to a corresponding second arm at about a mid-point of each arm.   
     
     
         8 . A system for installation of a panel, comprising:
 a base;   a lift attached to the base and having a means for movement between a lowered position to a raised position for installation of panel;   a platform pivotally attached to the lift for movement of the platform between a generally horizontal position and an inclined position, the platform being sized and shaped to receive at least one panel.   
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , the base comprising an extended portion configured for contact with the platform in the inclined position. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the system has a reduced width when in the inclined position. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 8 , the means for movement of the platform comprising a scissor lift. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the platform pivotally attaches to the lift at about the point of center of gravity of the platform. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 8 , the lift comprising a lower frame attached to the base and an upper frame pivotally attached to the platform, a pair of first arms and a pair of second arms moveably connected between the lower frame and the upper frame. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein each first arm pivotally attaches at one end to the lower frame and at the opposite end moveably engages the upper frame;
 each second arm pivotally attaches at one end to the upper frame and at the opposite end moveably engages the lower frame; and   each first arm pivotally attaches to a corresponding second arm at about a mid-point of each arm.   
     
     
         15 . A method of installing panels, comprising:
 providing a base;   providing a lift attached to the base for movement between a lowered position to a raised position for installation of articles;   providing a platform pivotally attached to the lift for movement of the platform between a generally horizontal position and an inclined position, the platform being sized and shaped to receive at least one panel;   moving the lift to the lowered position;   moving the platform to the inclined position;   loading a panel onto the platform;   transporting the panel to the location of installation;   moving the platform to the horizontal position;   moving the lift to the raised position; and   installing the panel.