---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000000460"
title: "Hover blade lifting system"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:02:54.743959Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000460"
categories:
  - "lifting-positioning-manipulation/lift-tables-and-positioners"
keywords:
  - "b66f3/35"
---

# Hover blade lifting system

## Abstract

A lifting apparatus includes an air supply conduit having an air supply end and a first air discharge end, a first blade in fluid communication with the first air discharge end, and a perforated diaphragm configured to allow air flow through the diaphragm and the blade. The diaphragm and the first blade assembly form a cavity configured to receive air from the first discharge end and discharge the air from the perforated diaphragm.