Fork for a lift truck vehicle
US4599038A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F9/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lift truck fork of substantially reduced weight without sacrificing load carrying capacity, the weight reduction being effected by forming at least one of the load or lift arms with a channel-like cross-section extending throughout a substantial portion of the length of such arm, additionally forming the flanges of said channel-like portions with parabola-like edges.
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