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Systems and methods for moving a pallet truck and raising a load

US9376299B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 2014
Grant dateJun 28, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F9/0755
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In some embodiments, a lift actuator is added to a pallet truck to effect initially lifting a load and a traction command effects fully raising the load while a pallet truck moves. In other embodiments, an electronic controller is programmed to effect initially lifting a load when a lift actuator is engaged and to effect fully lifting the load while a pallet truck moves when a traction actuator is engaged.

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