US Patent 11247111 Sports ball throwing machine lift

A sports ball throwing machine lift (SBTML) includes a first machine upright post and a second machine upright post that are configured to attach to a sports ball throwing machine. The SBTML further comprises a rod connected vertically between the first machine upright post and the second machine upright post. The SBTML further comprises a base, a plurality of wheels attached to a lower surface of the base, and an upright post that extends up from the base. The SBTML further comprises a lifting bar that is pivotably connected to an upper portion of the upright post. The SBTML further comprises a lifting device configured to cause the lifting bar to lift the rod. The lifting device includes a mechanical jack or an electric actuator.