Fork lift truck

US3933224A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Stockamollan AB

Inventors

• Jan Nilsson · Genarp, SE
• Carl Risberg, Jr.

Key dates

• Filing date: May 30, 1973
• Grant date: Jan 20, 1976
• Expiry date: May 30, 1993

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B66F9/07586
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A fork lift truck comprising a chassis carried by wheels, power and transmission means, steering and control means, and a hydraulic fork lift. The chassis is in the shape of an arch, the highest point of which is located between the wheels and above the level thereof. The power means is positioned between the wheels and underneath the highest point of the arch, while the driver's seat and the steering and control means are positioned above said arch and are horizontally rotatable as a unit.