Pallet truck with lift indicator assembly and associated methods
US9030311B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B2203/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lift indicator assembly for a pallet truck includes a lift sensor assembly, and a lift status display for determining a lift condition of a load wheel of the pallet truck. The lift sensor assembly is to be carried by a fork of the pallet truck and includes a housing section, and a primary sensor assembly. The primary sensor assembly includes a first primary arm coupled to the housing section, and a first primary contact switch carried by the housing section and adjacent the first primary arm. The first primary contact switch has an engaged position and a disengaged position based on position of the first primary arm. The lift status display determines the lift condition of the load wheel based on position of the first primary contact switch.
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