Patent · US Expired

Forklift vehicle

US5167481A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 15, 1991
Grant dateDec 1, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S414/127
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A forklift vehicle having a tiltable lift frame on its forward end which can be inclined relative to a horizontal axis located on the front of the vehicle. Spaced vertical support columns located on the rear of the vehicle and a cross member connecting the upper ends of the support columns. A driver cab on the vehicle positioned between the lift frame and the support columns. A protective cover over the driver cab including a support element which is mechanically connected to the lift frame and to a support column.

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