Pallet fork
US8944218B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F9/142
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pallet fork includes a frame having a top support tube and a bottom support tube between opposing end plates. A fork bar and a carriage plate are supported by the frame. A fork tine is mounted to the fork bar via a slotted tube. The fork tine includes a vertical leg and a horizontal leg. The slotted tube is at an upper portion of the vertical leg. A locking plate is provided on the top support tube. An upper locking member selectively inserted through a slot in the slotted tube and through one of a plurality of notches to engage the vertical leg of the fork tine with the locking plate and restrict lateral motion of the fork tine. The upper locking member has a head portion with an open point that rests on a top surface of the top support tube.
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