Material or article handling – Vertically swinging load support – Shovel or fork type
Patent
1991-02-13
1995-12-26
Underwood, Donald W.
Material or article handling
Vertically swinging load support
Shovel or fork type
180251, 180297, 212264, 414918, B66C 23687
Patent
active
054781922
ABSTRACT:
A material handling vehicle comprising a top, bottom, two sides, and two ends, the vehicle having a central axis of extension extending from end to end thereof, the vehicle having a frame disposed therewith the frame having disposed proximate the bottom thereof at least a first and second axle upon which are disposed wheels for engaging terrain being traversed, the bottom of the axles defining a first plane, the frame being disposed above the first plane, the frame having disposed proximate one side thereof and to one side of the central axis of the vehicle a cab wherein an operator having a line of sight is located in use, the frame having disposed on the other side thereof and on the opposite side of the central axis of the vehicle whereat the cab is disposed, driving structure, the driving structure having a bottom, the bottom of the driving structure being disposed on top of the frame and being disposed in a plane above the first plane of the vehicle, and the top of the driving structure being disposed below the line of sight of the operator to allow maximum ground clearance, a clear line of sight and minimum risk of damage to the driving structure, the driving structure also being offset to one side of the axis of extension of the vehicle, the cab and the driving structure defining therebetween an opening the opening being disposed above the first plane, the opening to receive an extensible boom carrying a work implement the boom being pivotally attached at a pivot to the frame proximate one end of the vehicle, the pivot of the extensible boom being dispose above the first plane and below the line of sight of the operator to allow the operator a clear line of sight while carrying a load over rough terrain without the risk of damaging the drive train of the vehicle.
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Hughes Ivor M.
Hughes Neil H.
Tovel Manufacturing Limited
Underwood Donald W.
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