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Movable step for a materials handling vehicle

US8991843B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Crown Equipment Corporation · US

Inventors

James V. Kraimer · Haimhausen, DE
Jay G. Pollack · Sidney, US
Markus Graf · Zürich, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 24, 2010
Grant date	Mar 31, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 5, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB66F9/07545
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising a frame including an operator compartment having at least one entrance and a floorboard. The vehicle further comprises at least one step capable of being positioned across the entrance a spaced distance from the floorboard such that an operator may stand on the step when the step is positioned across the entrance to gain access to an elevated storage location.

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