A controller for use with a working machine includes a machine body and a load handling apparatus coupled to the machine body and moveable by a lift actuator and a sway actuator. The controller receives a signal representative of the position of the load handling apparatus and a signal representative of a stability of the working machine. The controller determines a movement range of the load handling apparatus about the sway axis and issues a signal for use by an element of the working machine. The controller restricts or prevents movement of the load handling apparatus outside of the permissible movement range relative to the lateral reference orientation, the permissible range being dependent on the signal representative of the position of the load handling apparatus with respect to the machine body or longitudinal reference orientation and the signal representative of the stability of the machine.

The invention relates to a lifting machine (1) comprising a lifting arm (3), a rolling chassis (2) equipped with at least one front axle (5) and one rear axle (6), and a sensor for measuring the tilt of the lifting arm (3) in relation to the chassis (2), the rear axle (6) being pivotably mounted around an axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the machine (1). The rear pivoting axle (6) is mounted to freely pivot inside an angular range defined by two abutments supported by said chassis (2), the front axle (5) is coupled to the chassis (2) by a pivoting connection with an axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the machine (1) and is equipped with an activatable/deactivatable suspension (9) in order to allow the relative pivoting between the front axle (5) and the chassis (2) to be damped, said suspension (9) being deactivated at least when the angle value measured by sensor (4) for measuring the tilt of the lifting arm (3) is greater than a predetermined threshold value.

Some aspects of the present disclosure provide a modular vehicle frame for a material handling vehicle. In some configurations, the modular vehicle frame includes a battery compartment, a handle configured to control a speed and direction of a traction wheel, and a mounting assembly configured to selectively quick-connect to a material handling attachment. In some configurations, the mounting assembly includes a mounting plate having a first side and a second side, at least one pivot block extending from the first side of the mounting plate and configured to provide a pivotal interface with the material handling attachment, and at least one locking latch attached to the second side of the mounting plate and configured to provide a selective locking interface with the material handling attachment.

Described is a self-propelled operating machine (1) equipped with stabilizers which comprise a front stabilizing unit (2), mounted on a chassis (100) of the machine (1), which is movable on wheels and is fitted with a driver's cab (12) for an operator (O).

The stabilizing unit (2) comprises a supporting frame (24) and two stabilizing arms (21, 22, 23), each of which includes a first segment (21) hinged to the frame (24) by a pin (25) located at a lower side of the first segment (21).

A vibration suppression system for a loading vehicle includes: a sensor configured to detect a parameter indicating acceleration along a vertical direction of a load handling apparatus or of a vehicle main body of the loading vehicle; a vibration control force generating apparatus configured to apply a vibration control force for suppressing vibration of the loading vehicle; and a controller configured to generate a feedback command to be issued to the vibration control force generating apparatus based on a detection value of the sensor.

A transport vehicle for transporting payloads is provided. The transport vehicle includes primary and secondary chassis, and first and second sets of wheels for supporting the respective primary and secondary chassis. A guide arrangement is mounted on the primary chassis and the secondary chassis is slidably mounted on the guide arrangement. The primary and secondary chassis are parallel and spaced apart from each other. A payload lifting arrangement is positioned on a top surface of the secondary chassis to lift a payload. When a weight of the payload is below or equal to a threshold weight, the weight is distributed across the second set of wheels by way of the suspension arrangement. When the weight of the payload exceeds the threshold weight, the weight is distributed across the first and second sets of wheels by way of the guide arrangement and the suspension arrangement, respectively.

A conveyance apparatus according to an embodiment includes a fork unit, a lift unit, a movable cart unit, an auxiliary leg, and a distal end support mechanism. The lift unit is configured to drive the fork unit upward and downward. The movable cart unit is configured to support the lift unit and be movable on a traveling surface by driving a drive wheel. The auxiliary leg unit is provided for the movable cart unit, and is movable along a longitudinal direction of the fork unit and having an auxiliary wheel a position of which is changeable relative to the movable cart unit. The distal end support mechanism is provided on a distal end side of the fork unit and is switchable between a non-contact state with the traveling surface and a contact state with the traveling surface.

A machine for handling heavy components in a heavy equipment environment. In an example implementation, the machine includes a truck having at least two front wheels and at least one rear wheel. A outrigger portion extends forward from the truck. The front wheels are attached at a forward end of the outrigger portion. A mast extends vertically from a track extending forward from the truck on a base of the outrigger portion. The mast is movably extendable or retractable along the track. A carriage is mounted on the mast and configured to move vertically on the mast. A pair of forks are mounted on the carriage to move vertically when the carriage is controlled to move. A personnel platform is mounted on the carriage independent of the mounting of the forks on the carriage. A remote control panel is configured to override a cab control panel under operator control. The remote control panel includes a plurality of controls for moving the carriage and for extending or retracting the mast.

An apparatus for lifting and transporting loads, in particular corresponding containers, preferably in the form of empty containers, including a support chassis, for resting and movement means of the apparatus with respect to the ground, in particular including means, or front wheels, for resting and movement and means, or rear wheels, for resting and movement, in particular said front and/or rear means, or wheels, for resting and movement having a respective transversal, or horizontal, rotation axis; lifting and lowering means of the load, including a respective mast, in particular extending upwards, and gripping means of the load, which gripping means are mobile along said mast; said mast of said lifting and lowering means of the load being positioned at or posteriorly of the respective rotation axis of the front means, or wheels, for resting and movement of the apparatus with respect to the ground.

A stabilizer system in a work machine. The stabilizer system includes a stabilizer pad and a stabilizer arm. The stabilizer pad includes a main body having a lower surface configured for engaging a ground surface of a first type, and may include resilient inserts for resting on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. Wings are rotatably connected to the main body and are rotatable between a position above the main body and a position covering the lower surface. The wings include ground engaging surfaces having ribs configured for engaging ground surfaces of a different type, such as soil or gravel. Locking pins are provided for holding the wings in selected positions.