Fork lift vehicle having a telescopic boom with an articulated jib section capable of vertical and horizontal swinging relative to the boom
US5061149A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 1990 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F9/144
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An extendable boom fork lift vehicle is described wherein the boom and its actuator are positioned over the rear axle of the vehicle such that the weight of the frame between the front and rear axles and behind the rear axle may be reduced. A modified boom and jib are also described wherein the jib may be selectively fixed relative one telescoping member of the boom. A light-duty carriage is provided to operably engage and articulate a secondary heavy-duty carriage.
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