Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
187237000 | Having specific load support structure (e.g., forks) | 37 |
20080217111 | Support Leg Turck - Support leg truck with wheels or rollers in the front edges of the support legs and in the rear end, with a drive wheel on one side and a pivot wheel on the other side, one support leg being more strongly dimensioned than the other one so that when load is subjected the greatest force is taken by the more strongly dimensioned support leg. Advantageously the stronger support leg is arranged diagonally in relation to the drive wheel. | 09-11-2008 |
20080236953 | Lift Arm Assembly for a Power Machine or Vehicle - The application discloses embodiments of a universal pinning system for lift arms of a power machine or vehicle. In embodiments disclosed, the universal pinning system includes a universal shaft. Lift arms are coupled to the universal shaft to provide a common pivot axis for the lift arms. The universal shaft is coupled to a frame or support of the power machine or vehicle via a pinning assembly. As disclosed, the universal pinning system has application for radial lift arms operable along a radial path or vertical lift arms operable along a vertical path. | 10-02-2008 |
20080271952 | Device for handling manufacturing rings, a forklift including the same, and a method of handling a manufacturing ring - A lifting apparatus for lifting manufacturing rings is provided. The lifting apparatus includes an attachment part having an opening extending therethrough, and a plurality of elongated legs extending from the attachment part. Each of the elongated legs has a slit disposed therein. A plurality of support rods are movably disposed in the slits. The support rods are pivotable between a lowered position in which each support rod extends from the associated slit and a raised position in which each support rod is disposed within the associated slit. The lifting apparatus further includes an actuating part operably associated with the support rods and for moving the support rods between the raised position and the lowered position. | 11-06-2008 |
20080296095 | HIGH SPEED DIGITAL COMMUNICATION NETWORKS FOR HIGH INTERFERENCE CARGO TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTS - A communication link arrangement for a cargo moving device comprises an electrical infrastructure that is mechanically coupled to a cargo moving device. The cargo moving device includes a cargo retaining structure and a main body coupled to the cargo retaining structure. The electrical infrastructure includes a single conductor electrically coupling the cargo retaining structure and the main body for delivering power and data signals between the cargo retaining structure and the main body. The electrical infrastructure further includes one or more conductors. A first networking element is mechanically coupled to the cargo retaining structure and is electrically coupled to the single conductor. A second networking element is mechanically coupled the main body and is also electrically coupled to the single conductor. A high-speed network link over power line carries data over the single conductor in the electrical infrastructure that supplies power between the main body and the cargo retaining structure. | 12-04-2008 |
20090065308 | Variable-section fork for fork-lift trucks - An L-shaped fork for fork-lift trucks comprises a first substantially straight section intended to be secured to the truck, a second substantially straight section intended to support a load to be lifted and a knee portion connecting the first section to the second section. The knee portion has a larger cross section than the first and the second section of the fork. | 03-12-2009 |
20090107775 | Sod Harvester - A sod harvesting machine includes a tractor having a first frame, a second frame, a front sod carriage having a first lift member, a rear sod carriage, an elevated platform, vertical support members, and a second lift member. Between the elevated platform and the front and rear sod carriages, the tractor also includes a sod storage compartment into which pallets of stacked sod are mechanically conveyed for storage and transport. The first lift member can be a low vertical lift for lifting the pallet off the ground and conveying the pallet via conveyor chains toward the rear sod carriage. The second frame is telescopically engaged by the first frame so that the length of the sod storage compartment may be extended to accommodate additional pallets. The second lift member can be a high vertical lift for lifting pallets unloaded from the sod storage compartment onto a truck for shipment. | 04-30-2009 |
20090120723 | CONNECTION STRUCTURE BETWEEN LIFTING DEVICE AND LIFTED BODY - A connection structure between a lifting device and a lifted body is provided wherein lifted body side portions are connected to a pair of lifting bodies moving up and down on the lifted body outer sides. Gripping means provided in each side of a lifted body grip a lifting arm of each lifting body and include a first gripping piece swingably connected to a base rack and a second gripping piece swingably connected to the first gripping piece. When the lifting arm is separated from the lifted body, the first gripping piece is located outwardly of the lifting arm and a gripper is located within a vertical projective space of the lifting arm, and the first gripping piece is lifted via the second gripping piece, by which a gripper abuts against the lifting arm from below. | 05-14-2009 |
20090139801 | Forklift Hitch Attachment Device - The present invention is a device that easily attaches a forklift hitch to a forklift beam. The device is removable from the forklift beam and does not require alteration to the forklift beam. The invention includes a cam, a cam assembly, a lock assembly, and a tensioner. | 06-04-2009 |
20090145697 | FORKLIFT TRUCKS - A forklift truck ( | 06-11-2009 |
20090183954 | Apparatus for Lifting Pallet Racks - A lifting device for warehouse shelving supported by closely spaced vertical members is provided. The device employs a pivotable bracket which engages the vertical member at a central position with a pin to allow the bracket to rotate to move the top of the bracket away from the vertical member and position the member in a gap in the bracket. In the rotated position the bracket is engageable to a plate whereupon the bracket is pivoted back parallel with the vertical member and engaged with a second pin. A jack lifts the plate thereafter to thereby lift the member and the shelf. | 07-23-2009 |
20090294218 | BOMB DISPOSAL ROBOT HAVING A FORKLIFT CAPABILITY AND METHOD - A forklift assembly is mounted to a robotic bomb disposal vehicle. The forklift assembly includes at least one fork, and may be coupled via a receiver hitch to the vehicle. In one embodiment, the receiver hitch is positioned between articulating arms located on the vehicle, permitting vertical movement of the forks. An explosive countermeasure is positioned on the forks. With the countermeasure so positioned, the vehicle may be caused to travel proximate a vehicle suspected of having an explosive device therein. The countermeasure may then be lowered onto the ground at a desired position proximate the suspect vehicle, and the robotic bomb disposal vehicle withdrawn from the site. | 12-03-2009 |
20090314582 | Fork of a lifting device - The invention relates to a fork of a lifting device, such as a forklift truck. The fork comprises a carrier part with a proximal side where the carrier part is connected to the lifting device in the situation of use, and a distal side which is remote from the lifting device in the situation of use. The fork also comprises a sliding part which is displaceable in a direction running between the proximal side and the distal side, and which sliding part is connected to the carrier part. The fork also comprises a drive between the carrier part and the sliding part for selectively lengthening and/or shortening the fork, wherein the drive comprises an electric motor and the transmission comprises a slip coupling. | 12-24-2009 |
20100032243 | FORKLIFT - An industrial truck having at least one load pick-up device ( | 02-11-2010 |
20100101895 | PALLET FORK WITH IMPROVED VISIBILITY AND VERSATILITY - A pallet fork includes a structural frame, a fork bar, a swing bar, and a pair of fork tines. The fork tines can be fixed or swinging through the removal of the swing bar. The swing bar can be conveniently stored onboard the pallet fork when it is inoperative. The structural frame is arranged for enhanced visibility by an operator to the fork tines to improve productivity and operator comfort. | 04-29-2010 |
20100126806 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING COLUMNS - An apparatus for use with construction of concrete through forms comprises a fixture attached to a lifting vehicle, a vertical component having an inner portion and an outer portion, a base component configured to support the vertical component, the base component having two or more parallel portions crossing two or more perpendicular parallel portions, and two or more brackets on the vertical component, wherein the brackets contain hook elements on one side. | 05-27-2010 |
20100140021 | FARM IMPLEMENT - A device for increasing the spacing of pots in an open area configured for attachment to a vertically actuatable fork lift supported by a moving vehicle such as a tractor. The device includes a horizontally extending member, plurality of forks, each fork including parallel rails, a first end of the parallel rails being appended to a continuous drive located within the horizontally extending member and a reversible motor geared to the continuous drive such that when the reversible motor is actuated in the first direction, the forks are caused to separate from one another and when the reversible motor is actuated in the second direction, the forks are caused to move closer to one another. A series of longitudinally extending members are provided extending from the horizontal member along each of the parallel rails, each longitudinally extending member supporting a plurality of flippers, each flipper being spaced apart from the adjacent flipper on each of the longitudinally extending members such that when the longitudinally extending members are in a first orientation, the flippers extend horizontally from the parallel rails and when the rods are in a second orientation, the flippers extend vertically from the parallel rails. The flippers assume horizontal or vertical orientations depending upon whether pots located within the forks are to be lifted or are to remain in place. | 06-10-2010 |
20100181148 | CARPET POLE CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY - A carpet pole carriage assembly for a lift truck includes a carriage having a front plate and a back plate. The front plate includes a carpet pole receiving opening. A carpet pole retainer is carried on the carriage. A carpet pole retainer includes a first section secured to the front plate about the carpet pole receiving opening and a second section secured to the back plate. | 07-22-2010 |
20100300812 | Forklift Clamp - Described herein are devices and methods for transporting a plurality of palletless product units at a single time. A palletless product handling vehicle comprising two clamping pads capable of being positioned on either side of a plurality of product units maintained in side-by-side relation can be used to transport the product units during manufacturing, distribution, and storage processes. The clamping members can be maintained at a neutral camber, open to a distance of at least 96 inches, and close to a distance of about 28 inches or less. As a result of the camber, the improved mobility of the clamping members, and the improved clamping pads, two or more palletless product units can be transported in side-by-side relation at one time without causing damage or creasing to the product units. Thus, more efficient and cost-effective transportation of product units and product storage can be achieved. | 12-02-2010 |
20110120807 | INDUSTRIAL TRUCK COMPRISING TWO LOAD CARRIAGES - The invention relates to an industrial truck comprising a first mast comprising two uprights and a first and a second load carriage arranged to be independently moved in the vertical direction wherein a second mast is arranged between the uprights of the first mast and that the first load carriage is arranged to be moved along the first mast and the second load carriage is arranged to be moved along the second mast. | 05-26-2011 |
20110139546 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR DOUBLE STACKER INDUSTRIAL TRUCK - The invention relates to hydraulic system for an double stacker truck comprising a pump for providing hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic system and a first hydraulic lifting cylinder for moving a first load carriage and a second hydraulic lifting cylinder for moving a second load carriage of the truck, the hydraulic lifting system is characterized in a flow divider for dividing the flow of hydraulic fluid between the first and the second hydraulic cylinder and a first directional valve which is arranged open in a first direction for leading hydraulic fluid to the first lifting cylinder or to open in a second direction for leading hydraulic fluid to the second hydraulic cylinder. The invention also relates to a double stacker truck comprising a hydraulic system for moving the load carriages of the truck. | 06-16-2011 |
20110226556 | DETACHABLE BOOM APPARATUS FOR FORK TRUCKS - A boom apparatus is provided for a fork truck having an elevator frame, a carriage movable via the elevator frame, and fork-supporting transverse members on the carriage. The apparatus includes a boom mount mechanically attached to the transverse members, and a boom mechanically attached to the boom mount. The boom mount includes a vertical plate, and top and bottom braces forming opposing hooks for engaging the transverse members. The top brace also includes a narrow section with horizontal hole that aligns with holes in brackets on the boom. A lock pin extends through the aligned holes to lock the boom to the mount. The mount includes a bottom T pin that fits into a slot at the boom's bottom to secure the boom in a vertical orientation on the mount. By this arrangement, the boom and boom mount can be securely and easily attached to a fork truck without welding. | 09-22-2011 |
20120097483 | Pallet positioning bar - A pallet positioning bar adapted to reposition a loaded pallet, the pallet positioning bar having a main body with a face member, a pair of fork members and a lifting flange connected to the face member at or near the top, wherein the fork members are adapted to be manually inserted into the loaded pallet with the main body flush against one side of the pallet, such that the fork tips of a forklift or handtruck can be abutted against the face member beneath the lifting flange, then lifted to raise and tilt the pallet positioning bar and the loaded pallet, enabling the loaded pallet to be repositioned by pushing against the face member. | 04-26-2012 |
20120111669 | LINEAR ACTUATOR AND FORKLIFT TRUCK - This invention includes a screw shaft | 05-10-2012 |
20120132485 | MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE WITH IMPROVED VISIBILITY - A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising a power unit, a mast assembly and a fluid supply system. The mast assembly is coupled to the power unit. The mast assembly comprises a weldment, a movable element and a ram/cylinder assembly coupled to the movable element to effect movement of the element. The fluid supply system includes manifold apparatus and at least one fluid line coupled to the manifold apparatus and the ram/cylinder assembly. The manifold apparatus provides pressurized hydraulic fluid to the ram/cylinder assembly via the fluid line to raise the movable element. The manifold apparatus is mounted to the mast assembly. | 05-31-2012 |
20120211308 | FORK FOR HANDLING EQUIPMENT - The invention relates to a fork for handling equipment, comprising: a fork arm extending along an arm axis (B), and a trigger ( | 08-23-2012 |
20130092478 | PALLET FORK - A pallet fork includes a frame having a top support tube and a bottom support tube between opposing end plates. A fork bar and a carriage plate are supported by the frame. A fork tine is mounted to the fork bar via a slotted tube. The fork tine includes a vertical leg and a horizontal leg. The slotted tube is at an upper portion of the vertical leg. A locking plate is provided on the top support tube. An upper locking member selectively inserted through a slot in the slotted tube and through one of a plurality of notches to engage the vertical leg of the fork tine with the locking plate and restrict lateral motion of the fork tine. The upper locking member has a head portion with an open point that rests on a top surface of the top support tube. | 04-18-2013 |
20130277151 | Anti-Scratch and Anti-Slip Device for Lifting Loads, Preferably Through the use of a Lift Fork - The present invention concerns an innovative anti-scratch and anti-slip device ( | 10-24-2013 |
20130284541 | FORK-MOUNTED FORK TRUCK BOOM APPARATUS - A boom accessory for a fork truck comprises a frame having receiver tubes for receiving forks of a fork truck, a boom extending forwardly from the frame, and a frame-to-carriage anchor assembly on the frame. The frame-to-carriage anchor assembly includes a carriage-attaching subassembly with top and bottom connectors for securely engaging mating structure on the fork truck's carriage, and includes a vertically-slidable anchor between the carriage-attaching subassembly and the frame to restrain the frame horizontally from sliding forwardly off the forks. By this arrangement, the forks can lift a weight of the frame, boom, and boom-carried load without stressing the anchor assembly, but can provide a substantial and secure horizontal retaining force prevent the boom accessory from sliding forward off the forks. | 10-31-2013 |
20140116809 | CONTAINER TRANSPORTATION FORKLIFT - A container transportation forklift includes a main body. The main body is configured with a roller guidance alignment device configured to guide a container to enter a limiting position of the container transportation forklift. The rollers in the roller guidance alignment device can rotate and have an automatic guidance function. The container transportation forklift does not need to be completely aligned with the container resulting in shorter regulation time, and increased transportation efficiency. | 05-01-2014 |
20140166405 | CRADLE RETAINER FOR MATERIAL HANDLING - A material handling system for supporting and retaining a cylindrical object being transported, such as on the forks of a lift truck. Each support includes a backplane having a curved or wedge-shaped portion on opposing ends. The resilient material of the support or cradle conforms to a range of diameters to retain the position of the object on the forks, as well as to displace the weight of the object over a extended area. Straps may be used to further bind the object to the lifting system. | 06-19-2014 |
20140246272 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FORK ARM, AND FORK ARM - A method for producing a fork arm ( | 09-04-2014 |
20140262627 | FORK TRUCK BOOM APPARATUS - A boom accessory for a fork truck comprises a frame having a back stiffener, a convertiplate attached to the back stiffener, receiver tubes for receiving forks of a fork truck, a boom extending forwardly from the frame, and an anchor assembly on the frame. Top and bottom connectors are configured to securely engage cross bars on the fork truck's carriage. The anchor restrains the boom frame from horizontally sliding off the forks when the forks are used for lifting. The anchor can be left on when the top and bottom connectors are used for lifting the boom accessory, or can be removed. The anchor attaches to either the back stiffener or the convertiplate, or can be taken off and stored on the boom apparatus, thus providing different attachment mechanisms for attaching the boom accessory to a fork truck. | 09-18-2014 |
20140326543 | FORK CARRIAGE APPARATUS FOR A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE - A materials handling vehicle is provided including a vehicle power unit, a monomast coupled to the vehicle power unit, and a fork carriage apparatus supported on the monomast. The fork carriage apparatus includes a mast carriage assembly directly coupled to the monomast for vertical movement, a fork carriage mechanism to which forks are mounted, and a reach mechanism coupled to the mast carriage assembly and to the fork carriage mechanism for actuating the fork carriage mechanism to move between an extended position and a retracted position. | 11-06-2014 |
20140374193 | Manually Length-Adjustable Fork for a Lifting Device, Forklift Truck Provided Therewith and Method Therefor - Disclosed is a manually length-adjustable fork for a lifting device such as a forklift truck, a forklift truck provided therewith, and a method therefor. The fork includes a fixed fork part; an adjustable fork part displaceable relative to the fixed fork part and provided from a tubular profile which is for a large part open on the side facing downward during use; and a locking mechanism connected to the fixed fork part and provided with a locking catch, a spring mechanism and a fastener accessible from an underside for manual operation of the locking catch. | 12-25-2014 |
20150298951 | PALLET LIFT RAILS - A fork tine assembly includes a tine having a support surface and an inner surface. A lift rail is movable between a retracted position and a deployed position. The lift rail provides a lift rail support surface higher than the upper surface of the tine when the lift rail is in the deployed position. The lift rail is not an innermost surface of the tine assembly when the lift rail is in the retracted position and when the lift rail is in the deployed position. | 10-22-2015 |
20150368081 | LIFT TRUCK AND LIFTING MEMBER - A Lift truck with a lifting device comprises at least one lifting member ( | 12-24-2015 |
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