The present disclosure relates to a rotary encoder utilized in cooperation with existing rotary motion of a vehicle mast configured to raise and lower relative to the ground. In particular, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a rotary encoder integrated within a mounting boss of a sheave of a lifting tether pulley to ascertain and communicate mast height to a user and a safety system of the associated vehicle.

Described is a telehandler (1) equipped with at an electric propulsion motor and with several containment compartments (100) for housing means (200, 300) for powering the motor. A compartment (100) is provided with an access opening to allow a user to insert or extract a source of electricity (200, 300) included in the power supply means. A plurality of electric batteries (200) is made available, each designed to be inserted in one of the compartments (100). An electricity generator apparatus (300) is provided for insertion in one of the compartments (100). The telehandler (1) is equipped with the following alternative power supply configurations: a fully electrical configuration wherein the power supply means comprise only one or more electric batteries (200); and a hybrid configuration wherein the power supply means include the electricity generator apparatus (300).

A work vehicle includes a vehicle frame which is supported by first and second axles. A driver's cab, a lifting arm, and at least one electrical energy store unit are supported on the vehicle frame. The lifting arm is arranged along a longitudinal direction of the work vehicle parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle frame. The driver's cab is arranged to a first side of the longitudinal axis between the two axles. The at least one energy store unit is arranged between the two axles to a second side of the longitudinal axis, which is situated opposite the first side.

Provided is a cargo-handling vehicle allowing a reduction in production cost. A forklift, which is a cargo-handling vehicle, includes a driver's seat in which an operator sits, a front guard 51 provided in front of the driver's seat, a control system 20 provided between the driver's seat and the front guard 51, and a front cover 40 attached to the front guard 51. The front cover 40 includes a center cover 41 concealing a base portion of the control system 20, and a side cover 42 not concealing the base portion of the control system 20, and the side cover 42 is provided to the right or left, or both, of the center cover 41 and has a top positioned lower than a top of the center cover 41.

The control station 20 of the work platform 10 of an aerial work platform comprises: a control console; a cover 40 for protecting the console, which can be moved between a closed position and an open position; a longitudinal elementsuch as a bar 42coupled to the cover to simultaneously move between the closed and open positions, with the longitudinal element protruding from the front side of the console when the cover is open; and means for detecting an external action pushing the longitudinal element toward the console when the cover is open. This makes it possible to keep the operator safe from being crushed against the console when moving the platform. Besides, the longitudinal element is not an obstacle to the opening or closing of the cover and is put aside when the cover is closed, thus preventing same to be exposed to shocks.

A forklift side door capable of being selectively opened to facilitate quick and easy replacement of a battery. The side door including: a door panel; a hinge securing bracket secured to the forklift body; a first hinge shaft provided with the hinge securing bracket; a first hinge block supported by the first hinge shaft, and which is relatively rotatably coupled to the hinge securing bracket; a second hinge block disposed adjacent to the first hinge block, and supported by the door panel; a second hinge shaft connecting the first hinge block and one side of the second hinge block such that the second hinge block is relatively rotatably coupled to the first hinge block; and a locking member capable of selectively locking the second hinge block to the first hinge block such that the second hinge block and the first hinge block are rotatable integrally.

A battery electric counterbalanced forklift reliably prevents rainwater from entering an electrical part compartment in a counterweight and also allows a battery cover attachment task to be performed more readily than conventionally. The forklift includes a body frame forming a battery compartment within a vehicle body, an openable battery cover closing the battery compartment, a counterweight disposed adjacently behind the body frame, a hinge rotatably joining the body frame and the battery cover, and an inner cover disposed so as to extend widthwise beyond a boundary between the body frame and the counterweight. The inner cover and the hinge are fastened together to the body frame at a portion forming the boundary.

The control station 20 of the work platform 10 of an aerial work platform comprises: a control console; a cover 40 for protecting the console, which can be moved between a closed position and an open position; a longitudinal elementsuch as a bar 42coupled to the cover to simultaneously move between the closed and open positions, with the longitudinal element protruding from the front side of the console when the cover is open; and means for detecting an external action pushing the longitudinal element toward the console when the cover is open.

This makes it possible to keep the operator safe from being crushed against the console when moving the platform. Besides, the longitudinal element is not an obstacle to the opening or closing of the cover and is put aside when the cover is closed, thus preventing same to be exposed to shocks.

A work vehicle includes a vehicle frame which is supported by first and second axles. A driver's cab, a lifting arm, and at least one electrical energy store unit are supported on the vehicle frame. The lifting arm is arranged along a longitudinal direction of the work vehicle parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle frame. The driver's cab is arranged to a first side of the longitudinal axis between the two axles. The at least one energy store unit is arranged between the two axles to a second side of the longitudinal axis, which is situated opposite the first side.

A battery electric counterbalanced forklift reliably prevents rainwater from entering an electrical part compartment in a counterweight and also allows a battery cover attachment task to be performed more readily than conventionally. The forklift includes a body frame forming a battery compartment within a vehicle body, an openable battery cover closing the battery compartment, a counterweight disposed adjacently behind the body frame, a hinge rotatably joining the body frame and the battery cover, and an inner cover disposed so as to extend widthwise beyond a boundary between the body frame and the counterweight. The inner cover and the hinge are fastened together to the body frame at a portion forming the boundary.