Reach truck having a counterweight
US12006195B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F9/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reach truck comprises two wheel arms each coupled to a load wheel, a thrust mast positioned between the wheel arms, a drive unit comprising a steerable drive wheel, and a counterweight comprised of cast iron and positioned in a front region of the reach truck. The counterweight comprises at least one of: (a) a step positioned on a front side of the reach truck at a mid-height of the counterweight and comprising a horizontal tread having a front edge; (b) two fastening apparatuses positioned on opposite sides of an underside of the counterweight, wherein a supporting element is fastened to each of the two fastening apparatuses; and (c) a splashguard positioned on an underside of the counterweight, wherein the splashguard surrounds the steerable drive wheel forming a ring and positioned away from a lateral edge of the counterweight.
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