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Hydrostatic system for lift truck

US5152658A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 11, 1991
Grant dateOct 6, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 11, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F9/07572
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a hydrostatic axle for a lift truck comprising a frame, two displacement members coupled to motors and a mast for handling mounted to pivot with respect to said frame, this axle comprising two drive assemblies, right- and left-hand, each comprising a hydrostatic motor and a brake and being coupled to one of said displacement members. According to the invention, a) each of the motors is a slow motor coupled to the corresponding displacement member without the interposition of a speed reducer; b) the two motors and the two brakes are contained in a single resistant beam fixed on the frame of the list truck; and c) the handling mast is pivitally mounted on said beam via at least two pivot bearings. One application of the invetion is the economical production of a resistant lift truck.

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