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Drive control apparatus for forklift

US7568547B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2006
Grant dateAug 4, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2200/15
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drive control apparatus for a forklift. Based on the load state, it is determined whether to limit a maximum vehicle speed and an acceleration/deceleration during traveling of the forklift. Limitation contents regarding the maximum vehicle speed and the acceleration/deceleration is determined based on a determination result of whether to put the limitations. A speed of the engine is adjusted based on the determined limitation contents, thereby controlling driving of the forklift. When the determined limitation contents are changed, an acceleration/deceleration limitation value is selected from a plurality of acceleration/deceleration limitation values according to the pattern of the change of the limitation contents, and drive control related to the acceleration/deceleration is executed to limit the acceleration/deceleration of the forklift by using the selected acceleration/deceleration limitation value.

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