Operating head for an industrial truck

US11167783B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Jungheinrich AG · DE

Inventors

• Helmut Lohmann · Krefeld, DE
• Michael Schueler · Soest, DE
• Holger Brunckhorst · Norderstedt, DE
• Andreas Knie · Hamburg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 23, 2020
• Grant date: Nov 9, 2021
• Expiry date: May 23, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G05G5/03
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An operating head for an industrial truck comprises a support extending along a longitudinal axis and comprising opposing carrier sections. One or more gripping sections are positioned opposite each of the opposing carrier sections, wherein the opposing carrier sections and gripping sections at least partially define a handle opening. The operating head further comprises at least one operating element positioned on at least one of the opposing carrier sections. The at least one operating element comprises a cylindrical body extending along a cylindrical body axis and defining a bulge extending radially from the cylindrical body along a bulge axis. The bulge extends towards the one or more gripping sections when the at least one operating element is in a rest position and the at least one operating element is pivotable about the cylindrical body axis by exerting a force against the bulge.