Oshkosh has been granted a patent for a litter lift system comprising a winch system with a rotatable spool and a lifting strap with two separate lifting loops. The system allows for easy lifting and lowering of litter in a controlled manner. GlobalData’s report on Oshkosh gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Oshkosh, HEV transmission control systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. Oshkosh's grant share as of February 2024 was 66%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Litter lift system with winch and lifting strap
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11925589B2) discloses a litter lift system designed for vehicles, comprising a winch system with a rotatable spool and a lifting strap with two lifting segments. The system allows for the vertical adjustment of the lifting segments by winding or unwinding the strap around the spool, with the first and second lifting segments each forked to define two separate lifting loops. Additionally, the system includes rollers for suspending the lifting segments, with the spool being driven by an electric motor controlled by a controller to adjust the vertical position of the segments equally.
In the vehicle context, the litter lift system is integrated into the passenger compartment, with the winch system coupled to the roof and the lifting strap extending parallel to the roof. The system allows for the efficient lifting of a litter within the vehicle, with the lifting segments extending through a ceiling panel into the passenger compartment. The patent also details the inclusion of magnetic couplings for secure attachment and the ability to adjust the vertical position of the lifting segments independently. Furthermore, the patent describes a litter support system with rotatable parallel channels that can be deployed to lift the litter away from the frame, providing versatility in the configuration of the vehicle's interior space.
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