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Pallet truck

US9475513B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 15, 2014
Grant dateOct 25, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B5/0069
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pallet truck is provided having an electrical system that reduces wear and the likelihood of fracture of the control wiring and output cable by having a controller to which they are connected also be mounted to the steering mechanism that rotates relative to a base support portion of a truck frame, and a hydraulic power unit that permits a reduced size and height, with a manual hydraulic cylinder and cylinder body at a substantially similar height, and the cylinder body and oil storage cavity in a concentric arrangement.

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