Material handling vehicle with ergonomic dual control handle system
US7428943B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F9/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A material handling vehicle includes first and second control handles positioned at opposing ends of an operator compartment. The first control handle is positioned adjacent the forks for driving the vehicle in a fore or forks first direction, and the second control handle is positioned adjacent the back of the vehicle for driving the vehicle in the aft or forks trailing direction. The aft control handle is provided in a twist grip style, which can be gripped easily by an operator facing the aft of the material handling vehicle. The control handles provide stability for the operator and an intuitive operator interface irrespective of direction of travel.
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