Abrégé

This invention relates to a mounting kit (1, 51 ) for fitting on the rear of a carrier vehicle chassis (70) to receive apiggyback forklift truck having a pair of front wheels and a pair of height adjustable, forwardly projecting, load engaging tines (73).The mounting kit comprises a mounting frame having a pair of tine receiving sockets (35, 37), a pair of forklift support receivingbrackets (15, 17) and a pair of adjustable wheel abutment plates (19, 21 ), one on each side of the tine receiving sockets, moveableforwards and backwards parallel to the longitudinal axis of the carrier vehicle. By having such an arrangement, various differentforms of piggyback forklift truck may be mounted onto a chassis having the mounting kit thereon.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60P 3/06 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules
• B66F 9/075 - Caractéristiques de construction ou détails

Abrégé

This invention relates to a top mount method, a top mount system (41) and a combination of forklift truck (1) and carrying vehicle (5) having such a top mount system. The top mount method differs from the known methods in that the forklift truck lifting assembly (11) at least is provided with a remote control unit (33) to permit the operator of the forklift to mount the forklift onto the carrying vehicle (5) from a position remote from the forklift. The top mount system (41) comprises a track (7) having a carriage (9) slidably mounted therein and a ram (49) for moving the carriage relative the track. This obviates the need to use the drive of the forklift under remote operation. Finally, there is provided a combination of a forklift and a carrying vehicle having the top mount system which together provide a useful and safer alternative to the known combinations.

Classes IPC  ?

• B66F 9/075 - Caractéristiques de construction ou détails

Abrégé

This invention relates to a top mount method, a topmount system (41) and a combination of forklift truck (1) and carryingvehicle (5) having such a top mount system. The top mount methoddiffers from the known methods in that the forklift truck lifting assembly(11) at least is provided with a remote control unit (33) to permit theoperator of the forklift to mount the forklift onto the carrying vehicle(5) from a position remote from the forklift. The top mount system (41)comprises a track (7) having a carriage (9) slidably mounted thereinand a ram (49) for moving the carriage relative the track. This obviatesthe need to use the drive of the forklift under remote operation. Finally,there is provided a combination of a forklift and a carrying vehiclehaving the top mount system which together provide a useful and saferalternative to the known combinations.

Classes IPC  ?

• B66F 9/075 - Caractéristiques de construction ou détails

Abrégé

This invention relates to a mounting kit (1, 51 ) for fitting on the rear of a carrier vehicle chassis (70) to receive a piggyback forklift truck having a pair of front wheels and a pair of height adjustable, forwardly projecting, load engaging tines (73). The mounting kit comprises a mounting frame having a pair of tine receiving sockets (35, 37), a pair of forklift support receiving brackets (15, 17) and a pair of adjustable wheel abutment plates (19, 21 ), one on each side of the tine receiving sockets, moveable forwards and backwards parallel to the longitudinal axis of the carrier vehicle. By having such an arrangement, various different forms of piggyback forklift truck may be mounted onto a chassis having the mounting kit thereon.

Classes IPC  ?

• B66F 9/075 - Caractéristiques de construction ou détails
• B60P 3/06 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules

Abrégé

A forklift truck (10) comprising a truck body, a fork mechanism at one end of the body, and at least one wheel (18) at an opposite end of the body, said at least one wheel (18) being mounted on the body for translational movement relative to the body between a working position and a storage position.

Classes IPC  ?

• B62D 61/12 - Véhicules à moteur ou remorques, caractérisés par la disposition ou le nombre de roues et non prévus ailleurs, p. ex. quatre roues disposées en losange avec un nombre variable de roues en contact avec le sol, p. ex. avec certaines roues disposées plus haut que les autres ou avec des roues rétractables

Abrégé

Method for mounting a forklift (2) to the rear of a vehicle (96) such as a truck or trailer. The forklift, having a frame (3), a pair of spaced apart front front wheels (4), at least one rear wheel (76), and a pair of forks that are movably mounted to 'the frame (72) in at least a vertical direction relative to the frame. the mounting system includes a pair of mounting brackets (90), each of the mounting brackets being fixedly attached to the forklift frame or the rearward end of the vehicle and having an opening (92) defined therethrough. Receiving pins (94), being dimensioned such that they can slide though the opening in each of the mounting brackets have a supporting position and release position. The supporting position of the pins resulst in a horizontal disposition thereof and rigid attachment of the forklift to the rearward end of the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60P 3/00 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux
• B66F 9/075 - Caractéristiques de construction ou détails
• B66F 9/24 - Dispositifs ou systèmes électriques

Abrégé

Disclosed is an improved mounting system for mounting a forklift to the rear of a vehicle such as a truck or trailer. The mounting system includes in combination a forklift and a vehicle, the forklift having a frame, a pair of spaced apart front wheels and at least one rear wheel. The forklift also has a pair of forks that are movably mounted to the frame, the pair of forks movable in at least a vertical direction relative to the frame. The vehicle has a rearward end with a fork support that receives the pair of forks of the forklift. The mounting system includes a pair of mounting brackets, each of the mounting brackets being fixedly attached to the forklift frame or the rearward end of the vehicle and having an opening defined therethrough. The opening has a closed perimeter. Also included is a pair of receiving pins, the receiving pins being dimensioned such that they can slide through the opening in each of the mounting brackets.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60P 3/06 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules
• B66F 9/06 - Dispositifs pour lever ou descendre des marchandises volumineuses ou lourdes aux fins de chargement ou de déchargement se déplaçant, avec leurs charges, sur des roues ou sur un dispositif analogue, p. ex. chariots élévateurs à fourche

Abrégé

Disclosed is mounting system for mounting a forklift(70) to the rear of a vehicle (96), the forklift having a frame (72), a pair of spaced apart front wheels (74) and at least one rear wheel (76). The vehicle has a rearward end with a fork support (102) that receives the pair of forks (80) of the forklift. The mounting system includes a pair of mounting brackets (90), each of the mounting brackets being fixedly attached to the forklift frame or the rearward end of the vehicle and having an opening (92) defined therethrough. The opening has a closed perimeter. Also included is a pair of receiving pins (94), the receiving pins being dimensioned such that they can slide through the opening in each of the mounting brackets. The receiving pins have a supporting position and a release position.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60P 3/06 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules
• B66F 9/075 - Caractéristiques de construction ou détails

Abrégé

Disclosed is a method for mounting a forklift to the rear of a vehicle such as a truck or trailer. The method includes providing a forklift in a vehicle, the forklift having a frame, a pair of spaced apart front wheels and at least one rear wheel. The forklift also has a pair of forks that are movably mounted to the frame, the pair of forks movable in at least a vertical direction relative to the frame. The vehicle has a rearward end with a fork support that receives the pair of forks of the forklift. The mounting system includes a pair of mounting brackets, each of the mounting brackets being fixedly attached to the forklift frame or the rearward end of the vehicle and having an opening defined therethrough. The opening has a closed perimeter. Also included is a pair of receiving pins, the receiving pins being dimensioned such that they can slide through the opening in each of the mounting brackets. The receiving pins have a supporting position and a release position. The supporting position of the pins results in a horizontal disposition thereof and rigid attachment of the forklift to the rearward end of the vehicle. Mounting of the forklift to the rearward end of the vehicle is afforded when the openings of the mounting brackets are in alignment with the supporting position of the pins and the pins are in the supporting position while being located through the openings of the mounting brackets.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60P 3/06 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules

Abrégé

This invention relates to a forklift truck (1) of the type adapted to be mounted on a carrying vehicle, commonly referred to as a piggy-back forklift. The forklift truck has a forklift loading support comprising an upright bar (19) is mounted on the mast carriage (9) between the upright mast (11) and the side bar (7). The upright bar (19) may be pivotally mounted on the mast carriage, pivotable to and from a platform engaging position forward of the mast and a stowed position rearward of the front surface of the mast. The forklift loading support may be deployed very quickly and will not hinder loading of the forklift onto a carrying vehicle or require modification of the mounting gear for the forklift truck.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60P 1/00 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement