scissor jack
Compact vehicle hoist
A scissor jack is a mechanical device for lifting heavy loads, especially vehicles, using a collapsible diamond-shaped frame that extends when a threaded rod is turned.
The crossing metal arms resemble scissors opening and closing.
Scissor jacks are compact and commonly included in car emergency kits for changing tires: I keep a scissor jack in the trunk.
- carWheeled motor vehicle
- liftMechanism for vertical transport
- tireLose strength or energy
- flatLacking vertical variation
- tire changeSwapping worn rubber
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- lifting equipmenthoist, davit, crane, elevator, winch
- tire toolstire iron, tire lever, tire levers, tire gauge, tire pump
- jacks
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Fluid-pressure lifting tool
hydraulic lift · bottle jack · floor jack · car lift · crane
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