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Fork-lift truck

US8528699B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 22, 2008
Grant dateSep 10, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F9/16
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fork-lift truck has a battery-electric drive system, a driver's stand (10) having a driver's platform (11) for a standing operator formed between a load part (1) and a drive part (5) having a counterweight. The counterweight is formed by a battery pack device having at least one battery pack (9). The driver's stand (10) extends over the entire vehicle width. In this case, the drive part (5) has an equipment area (6), the battery pack device being arranged in a battery compartment (8), which is arranged above and/or adjacent to the equipment area (6), of the drive part (5).

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