platform lift

A platform lift is an unenclosed platform which carries persons and cargo in the manner of an elevator, usually over a short vertical distance. The platform is usually attached to the lift mechanism on one side. Large platform lifts are usually intended for vehicle or cargo transportation, while smaller lifts may be used for wheelchairs.

The carrying surface is an unenclosed platform rather than an enclosed cab. Its usual short travel can connect nearby levels for people or cargo.

The platform form is separate from its scale and intended load. Wheelchair access and larger vehicle or cargo movement are different uses of that form.