Method for manufacturing a lift assembly
View Patent ↗Methods for manufacturing and installing a lift assembly having an extension plate and a lift with an adjustable platform are described.
1. A method for manufacturing a lift assembly having an extension plate and a lift with an adjustable platform the method comprising:
adjusting the extension plate and the platform so that they are in alignment;
using a removable coupling to couple the extension plate to the lift with the platform in a stowed position while maintaining the alignment between the extension plate and the platform;
coupling the extension plate to a vehicle, whereby the lift is coupled to the vehicle without further adjustment, and
removing the removable coupling whereby the platform operates properly without further adjustment.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting includes adjusting a position of the extension plate or the platform.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting includes using shims or other spacers.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein using a removable coupling includes leveling the extension plate by properly coupling the extension plate to a vehicle.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein using a removable coupling includes adjusting the platform so that it cooperates with the extension plate.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein using a removable coupling the extension plate and the lift are not coupled to each other.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein using a removable coupling includes using a tack weld.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein using a removable coupling includes using a fastener.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein using a removable coupling includes using a removable bracket.
10. A method for installing a lift assembly, the method comprising:
providing a lift assembly, the lift assembly having an extension plate and a lift with an adjustable platform the extension plate coupled to the lift by a removable coupling;
coupling the extension plate to a vehicle, whereby the lift is coupled to the vehicle without further adjustment;
removing the removable coupling whereby the platform operates properly without further adjustment;
coupling the extension plate to a vehicle;
coupling the lift to the vehicle; and
removing the removable coupling between the extension plate and the lift.
11. The method of claim 10 , wherein coupling the extension plate to the vehicle, the extension plate is level.
12. The method of claim 10 , wherein providing a lift assembly includes the platform that cooperates with the extension plate.
13. The method of claim 10 , wherein removing the removable coupling the extension plate and the lift are not coupled to each other.
14. The method of claim 10 , wherein providing a lift assembly includes using a tack weld as the removable coupling.
15. The method of claim 10 , wherein providing a lift assembly includes using a fastener as the removable coupling.
16. The method of claim 10 , wherein providing a lift assembly includes using a removable bracket as the removable coupling.