Collision protection device for industrial vehicles, especially

Details Collision protection device for industrial vehicles, especially Collision protection device for industrial vehicles, especially

1986-02-24

1987-01-13

Reeves, Robert B.

Vehicle fenders

With car control

293 4, 293124, 901 1, 901 49, 180275, 180279, B60R 1902, B60T 722

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active

046359826

ABSTRACT:
The collision protection device comprises a collision protector held in a rest position by spring force. Upon collision against an obstacle, the collision protector is displaced against the spring force and thus cooperates with a de-energizing device. This collision protector is mounted on the vehicle chassis by two swing arms arranged symmetrically non-parallel or in angled relationship to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. This is to permit the de-energizing device to function effectively, irrespective of the place of impact of the obstacle against the collision protector and irrespective of any deformation of the collision protector. Each swing arm is pivotably mounted on the collision protector and on a sliding link member. Each sliding link member is acted upon by the spring force and is displaceably positioned on a cross-shaft mounted on the vehicle chassis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. Each sliding link member cooperates with the de-energizing device by means of a switching cam or ramp surface when displaced against the spring force. Two flexible retaining elements which may comprise cables or bands connect the collision protector with the vehicle chassis. These cables or bands are arranged at or adjacent the sides of the vehicle and symmetrically to the longitudinal axis of such vehicle.

REFERENCES:
Automatik, Apr. 1959, pp. 108 and 113.

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