Patent classifications
B66F9/12
Lift truck and lifting member
A Lift truck with a lifting device comprises at least one lifting member (1) provided with lifting means for adjusting the lifting member in height direction. The lifting member (1) comprises a shell part (50) lying over a base part (2) and having a surface on which cargo can be received. The shell part supports from a pressure point on the base part (2) via an electronic force sensor (10). The force sensor (10) is able and configured to determine vertical load on the shell part (50) and to generate an electronic signal as measure thereof, and comprises for this purpose pressure and/or strain-sensitive sensor means. In a longitudinal direction of the lifting member directed transversely of the vertical load there is provided between the sensor means and the pressure point a mechanical deformation zone (31,32,33) which is able and configured to deform in at least substantially wholly elastic manner, under the influence of a force effect exerted thereon in the longitudinal direction, from a rest state to a state deformed in the longitudinal direction.
DEPLOYABLE MOBILE TRANSPORTERS FOR EASY PLANT RECONFIGURATION
A system for reconfiguring a factory having equipment at different workstations throughout the factory and a plurality of sensors disposed throughout the factory includes a factory configuration module configured to store a plurality of predetermined factory configurations and a plurality of mobile transporters configured to engage and transport the equipment to the different workstations throughout the factory based on the predetermined factory configurations and dynamic inputs, where the dynamic inputs include a status of the equipment, a status of the plurality of mobile transporters, sensor data output by the plurality of sensors, or a combination thereof.
DEPLOYABLE MOBILE TRANSPORTERS FOR EASY PLANT RECONFIGURATION
A system for reconfiguring a factory having equipment at different workstations throughout the factory and a plurality of sensors disposed throughout the factory includes a factory configuration module configured to store a plurality of predetermined factory configurations and a plurality of mobile transporters configured to engage and transport the equipment to the different workstations throughout the factory based on the predetermined factory configurations and dynamic inputs, where the dynamic inputs include a status of the equipment, a status of the plurality of mobile transporters, sensor data output by the plurality of sensors, or a combination thereof.
Work Implement Frame with Gate
A work implement frame having a top support and a bottom support. The top support and bottom support are tied together structurally by end plates and/or vertical ribs. One or more fork tines may be combined with the top or bottom support of the frame and are adapted to carry pallets or other loads as is know in the art. The frame includes a load rest to help support the load. The load rest is typically positioned near the top of the frame. A gate in the load rest is movable between an open position and a closed position. In its open position an operator may pass through the gate to enter the cab. The gate may be pivotally or slidably combined with the load rest.
Work Implement Frame with Gate
A work implement frame having a top support and a bottom support. The top support and bottom support are tied together structurally by end plates and/or vertical ribs. One or more fork tines may be combined with the top or bottom support of the frame and are adapted to carry pallets or other loads as is know in the art. The frame includes a load rest to help support the load. The load rest is typically positioned near the top of the frame. A gate in the load rest is movable between an open position and a closed position. In its open position an operator may pass through the gate to enter the cab. The gate may be pivotally or slidably combined with the load rest.
Robotic powered cargo handling system
An exemplary embodiment may provide a robotic powered cargo handling system. An embodiment may implement a pallet-lift mechanism to lift cargo or pallets. Powered rollers may be embedded into the forks of a pallet-lift mechanism and on top of the vehicle body. An exemplary embodiment may be fully autonomous. A user or software may direct the vehicle to a pallet or piece of cargo and set a destination for the cargo. Sensors, cameras, GPS, and computer vision may be implemented to navigate and avoid obstacles. An exemplary embodiment may include independent 4-wheel steering, 4 corner height adjustment, in-hub electric motors, and pneumatic or solid tires.
Equipment visual status indicator system and method
A lift device having an implement, a prime mover configured to drive the implement, and a connectivity module communicably coupled with the lift device. The connectivity module is configured to receive an input relating to a status of the lift device, and provide an indication representing the status of the lift device.
Equipment visual status indicator system and method
A lift device having an implement, a prime mover configured to drive the implement, and a connectivity module communicably coupled with the lift device. The connectivity module is configured to receive an input relating to a status of the lift device, and provide an indication representing the status of the lift device.
Apparatus and system to lift and/or relocate an object
An apparatus, method, and a system for the lifting and/or relocation of a large and/or heavy object are disclosed. The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a system comprising a pair of engagement members each independently configurable to external equipment, and a pair of oppositely facing structural members, each coupled to one of said pair of engagement members.
Apparatus and system to lift and/or relocate an object
An apparatus, method, and a system for the lifting and/or relocation of a large and/or heavy object are disclosed. The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a system comprising a pair of engagement members each independently configurable to external equipment, and a pair of oppositely facing structural members, each coupled to one of said pair of engagement members.