Overhead guard for materials handling vehicle
US7306280B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F9/07504
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An overhead guard comprises a guard frame and a plurality of guard members. The guard frame is coupled to a suitable support structure of a materials handling vehicle so as to extend generally over at least a portion of an operator's compartment of the vehicle. The guard frame is oriented at an angle having a magnitude that is at least five degrees relative to the horizontal, and is angled upward towards a load handling assembly of the vehicle, at least in an area of the guard situated between a normal vehicle operating position and the load handling assembly. The plurality of guard members are supported by the guard frame at least within an area generally over the operator's compartment of the vehicle.
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