A pallet sled includes a lower frame and an upper frame. A plurality of pivot arms pivotably connect the upper frame to the lower frame. The upper frame is movable between a lowered position and raised position. The upper frame is spaced further from the lower frame in the raised position than in the lowered position. The upper frame is rotated slightly relative to the lower frame when moved from the lowered position to the raised position. In the example embodiment, the upper frame is rotated approximately 1.5 degrees to approximately 2.0 degrees toward the upright handle of the pallet sled.

A pallet sled includes a lower frame and an upper frame. A plurality of pivot arms pivotably connect the upper frame to the lower frame. The upper frame is movable between a lowered position and raised position. The upper frame is spaced further from the lower frame in the raised position than in the lowered position. The upper frame is rotated slightly relative to the lower frame when moved from the lowered position to the raised position. In the example embodiment, the upper frame is rotated approximately 1.5 degrees to approximately 2.0 degrees toward the upright handle of the pallet sled.

An apparatus for identification and positioning and a cargo transportation apparatus are provided in the disclosure. The apparatus for identification and positioning includes a mounting member and a first detection member. The mounting member is configured to be connected to a handling member of a cargo transportation device. The first detection member is configured to identify and position a cargo or the cargo transportation device. According to the apparatus for identification and positioning and the cargo transportation apparatus provided in the disclosure, the cargo or the cargo transportation device can be automatically positioned with the first detection member.

A control box and operator interface for an industrial vehicle includes a left thumb joystick controller, a right thumb joystick controller, and integrated handles positioned adjacent the left thumb joystick controller and the right thumb joystick controller, respectively. The integrated handles are ergonomically positioned relative to the left and right thumb joystick controllers such that when an operator grasps the handles, the operator's thumbs are naturally positioned adjacent the left and right thumb joystick controllers, respectively. An enabling mechanism is associated with each of the integrated handles and includes a switch that serves to activate operational functionality of the left and right thumb joystick controllers.

A control box and operator interface for an industrial vehicle includes a left thumb joystick controller, a right thumb joystick controller, and integrated handles positioned adjacent the left thumb joystick controller and the right thumb joystick controller, respectively. The integrated handles are ergonomically positioned relative to the left and right thumb joystick controllers such that when an operator grasps the handles, the operator's thumbs are naturally positioned adjacent the left and right thumb joystick controllers, respectively. An enabling mechanism is associated with each of the integrated handles and includes a switch that serves to activate operational functionality of the left and right thumb joystick controllers.

Described is a lift truck comprising an upright device which comprises at least one actuator unit configured for moving at least one element for moving a load; an armrest having a plurality of control levers, each configured for controlling a respective actuator unit by means of a relative movement of the control lever; the armrest comprises a first supporting element configured for resting the forearm of the driver of the truck and a second supporting element configured for resting the palm of the hand of the driver; the second supporting element is positioned in a portion of the armrest between the control levers and the first supporting element; the second supporting element is configured to vibrate to signal to the driver that predetermined operating conditions of the truck have been reached.

Described is a lift truck comprising an upright device which comprises at least one actuator unit configured for moving at least one element for moving a load; an armrest having a plurality of control levers, each configured for controlling a respective actuator unit by means of a relative movement of the control lever; the armrest comprises a first supporting element configured for resting the forearm of the driver of the truck and a second supporting element configured for resting the palm of the hand of the driver; the second supporting element is positioned in a portion of the armrest between the control levers and the first supporting element; the second supporting element is configured to vibrate to signal to the driver that predetermined operating conditions of the truck have been reached.

A system and method of positioning a grapple of a skidder based on ground conditions and felled timber characteristics, or other material characteristics, such as conduit characteristics for pipe, being moved by the skidder. The vehicle includes a level sensor to determine slope of the vehicle based on ground slope and a traction device to determine a slip condition of the vehicle. Level sensors can include a gyroscope, an accelerometer, or a pitch/roll/yaw sensor. The grapple assembly is automatically positioned based on the vehicle slope, the slip condition, and the weight and/or the length of the felled timber being collected by the grapple.

Disclosed is a control console for an aerial lift including a chassis, a platform, and a lift structure connecting the chassis to the platform, which control console includes manual control members for controlling the aerial lift. The control console includes, for at least one of the manual control members, at least one lighted indicator provided on or in the immediate environment of the manual control member and suitable for emitting light signals indicating the possibility of actuating the manual control member on the basis of conditions for operating the aerial lift.

Disclosed is a control console for an aerial lift including a chassis, a platform, and a lift structure connecting the chassis to the platform, which control console includes manual control members for controlling the aerial lift. The control console includes, for at least one of the manual control members, at least one lighted indicator provided on or in the immediate environment of the manual control member and suitable for emitting light signals indicating the possibility of actuating the manual control member on the basis of conditions for operating the aerial lift.