An elderly resident in northeastern China has earned the nickname “Iron Man of his residential complex” for creating a unique lift that he has used for the past five years.
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However, after his ingenious invention gained attention online and captivated many internet users, local authorities in Huludao, Liaoning province, along with the residential committee, urged him to dismantle it, as reported by the Liaoshen Evening News.
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Tired of stairs, Chinese man builds DIY lift but is later forced to remove it
Tired of stairs, Chinese man builds DIY lift but is later forced to remove it
The silver-haired innovator, known as Wang, constructed his lift – a design reminiscent of a cable car – in 2020 when he could no longer tolerate climbing up the stairs to reach his fifth-floor home.
Wang dedicated an entire year to the preparation of this project, conducting research online and purchasing materials, which amounted to a total cost of 8,000 yuan (US$1,100). He designed, welded, and assembled the entire system entirely by himself.
This compact lift is small enough to accommodate only a chair, with a cable connecting Wang’s window to a lamp post located on the street near his residential block.
In a noteworthy achievement, Wang applied for and successfully obtained a patent for his invention from the China National Intellectual Property Administration in October 2020.
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