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Weight-sensing fork blade assembly for engaging pallets in different alternative directions of approach

US9316528B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 2014
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F17/003
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An exceptionally thin load-weighing fork assembly, having its weight sensors mounted on a fork base, overcomes fork-insertion limitations with respect to commonly used standard pallets without sacrificing load-handling capacity.

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