EP0561921A1 - Accessoire d'elevateur a fourche - Google Patents

Accessoire d'elevateur a fourche

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Publication number
EP0561921A1
EP0561921A1 EP92900883A EP92900883A EP0561921A1 EP 0561921 A1 EP0561921 A1 EP 0561921A1 EP 92900883 A EP92900883 A EP 92900883A EP 92900883 A EP92900883 A EP 92900883A EP 0561921 A1 EP0561921 A1 EP 0561921A1
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Prior art keywords
attachment
fork
lift
accessory
main plate
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German (de)
English (en)
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EP0561921A4 (fr
Inventor
Carl Albert Scotto
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PANAMA ENGINEERING Pty Ltd
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PANAMA ENGINEERING Pty Ltd
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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66F—HOISTING, LIFTING, HAULING OR PUSHING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. DEVICES WHICH APPLY A LIFTING OR PUSHING FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE SURFACE OF A LOAD
    • B66F9/00—Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes
    • B66F9/06—Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
    • B66F9/075—Constructional features or details
    • B66F9/12—Platforms; Forks; Other load supporting or gripping members

Definitions

  • the present invention concerns improvements to fork-lifts and the like.
  • this invention relates to an attachment for enabling fork-lifts to handle drums, machinery and other articles which are not readily accommodated on the tines of a fork-lift.
  • the present invention seeks to overcome or substantially alleviate the problems referred to above by providing an attachment for a fork-lift having at least one lifting tine, said attachment comprising: at least one channel adapted to receive at least one said tine; lifting means provided to support articles intended to be lifted; and connecting means adapted to secure said attachment to said fork-lift.
  • the attachment of the invention is designed to be used with a forklift having a pair of spaced lifting tines and the attachment has a pair of channels, each of which is adapted to receive one tine.
  • the invention will be described hereunder with reference to this configuration, hut it is to be understood that the invention is not limited thereto.
  • the channels are designed so that the fork-lift tines may enter the channels from one end of the channels or the other.
  • the attachment of the invention may be connected to the fork-lift from one side or the other.
  • the lifting means include a main plate having at least one lug.
  • the or each lug may be integral with or rigidly attached to the main plate.
  • each lug has an aperture so that hooks, chains or the like may be inserted into or passed through the aperture to secure articles to the attachment.
  • the attachment has one lug, it is preferred that the lug is located centrally on the main plate.
  • the attachment has two lugs, each lug is being located at one of the outer extremities of the attachment.
  • the attachment has three lugs, one lug is located at each of the outer extremities of the attachment and one lug is located centrally.
  • the central lug can be used to lift or handle relatively small or light articles while the outer pair of lugs is useful in the handling of heavy loads. Since heavy loads can be secured to the attachment at these two spaced points, they may be lifted in a controlled manner. Thus, there will be less likelihood that the load will swing from side to side, or strike the fork-lift during lifting or transport.
  • the main plate may be adapted to receive at least one accessory.
  • the or each accessory is capable of rapid connection to and detachment from the main plate by any suitable means.
  • the main plate is adapted to receive a jib.
  • the jib is rigidly attached to the main plate at one end thereof by any suitable means and is provided with a lug at the other end thereof.
  • the lug may have an aperture so that hooks, chains or the like may be inserted into or passed through the aperture to secure articles to the attachment.
  • the jib is located centrally on the main plate and is particularly useful when articles intended to be lifted need be distanced from the fork-lift.
  • the main plate is adapted to receive a clamping plate.
  • the clamping plate may be rigidly attached to the main plate by any suitable means.
  • the clamping plate is provided with an aperture so that hooks, chains or the like may be inserted into or passed through the aperture to secure articles to the attachment.
  • the clamping plate is provided with two or more apertures and is particularly useful when a large number of articles is intended to be lifted.
  • a sling hook is rigidly attached to the main plate so that hooks, chains or the like may be inserted into or passed through the hook to secure articles to the attachment.
  • the sling hook is located under the or each channel. The sling hook is particularly useful when a hanging support needs be provided for articles intended to be lifted.
  • the main plate may be adapted to directly receive chains or the like.
  • the apertures are precut in the main plate so that chains or the like may be passed through to secure articles to the attachment. This arrangement may be particularly suitable for use where the lifting distance is limited.
  • the connecting means may comprise any suitable means capable of connecting the attachment to the fork-lift in an acceptable manner.
  • the connecting means include a bar affixed to the lifting means at one end thereof.
  • the bar may have a coupling at the other end thereof for connection to the fork-lift.
  • the bar is mounted on the attachment in the centre thereof and is adapted to be coupled to the grille on the front of the fork-lift. In this way the attachment may be secured stably to the fork-lift.
  • the bar may be rigid or telescopic.
  • the bar is preferably pivotably mounted on the attachment. It was mentioned above that the channels may be designed so that the fork-lift tines may enter from either end. When the connecting bar is pivotably mounted on the attachment, it may be connected to the fork-lift from either side of the attachment.
  • the coupling may consist of any suitably secure arrangement, but it is preferred that the coupling provides rapid connection to and detachment from the fork-lift.
  • stabilising means may be provided to prevent lifting of the or each channel from the or each tine during operation of the fork-lift.
  • the stabilising means comprise a pin transversely spanning the or each channel.
  • the pin is located under the or each tine when in place in the channel.
  • the attachment of the invention has a number of advantages over the prior art.
  • the attachment of the invention is capable of handling irregular articles or non-standard pallets with safety and of maintaining the standard and safe centre of gravity of any fork-lift. Almost any irregularly-shaped article may be handled by the use of hooks and/or chains attached to the lug or lugs.
  • the fork-lift retains it manoeuvrability; there is no protruding jib to change the fork-lift's original shape or working configuration. Heavy loads on the attachment tend to increase the stability of the attachment/fork-lift combination rather than the reverse.
  • the attachment does not require any significant maintenance and represents a practical and simple solution to the problems experienced previously.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an attachment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the connecting means of the present invention having a telescopic bar.
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the attachment of Fig. 1 having a jib accessory.
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a clamping plate accessory of the present invention.
  • Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a sling hook accessory of the present invention.
  • Fig. 6 is a plan view of the attachment of one preferred embodiment of the present invention having a main plate adapted to directly receive a chain.
  • the attachment indicated generally at 1, has a pair of channels 2 and 3 welded or otherwise fixed to main plate
  • Each channel 2 and 3 is symmetrical and open at each end thereof.
  • lugs 5, 6 and 7 containing apertures 8, 9 and 10 respectively.
  • Connecting means 11 consist of bar 12, pivotably mounted on axle 13, and coupling 14 having coupling block 15 adapted to receive L-bolt 16 secured by clip 17.
  • Chain 18 prevents loss of clip 17 and is attached to mount 19 in which coupling block 15 is pivotably secured.
  • telescopic bar 12 includes inner member 12a and outer member 12b. Members 12a and 12b are engaged by way of L-bolt 22 inserted through one of apertures 23 and secured by a clip (not shown). Chain 36 prevents loss of L-bolt 22 and is attached to outer member 12b.
  • the load will be secured to both outer lugs 5 and 7 via apertures 8 and 10, respectively, so that the load may be lifted safely and without swivelling.
  • main plate 4 is adapted to receive one or more accessories.
  • jib 24 is rigidly attached to main plate 4 in the middle of attachment 1.
  • Jib 24 is provided with lug 25 having aperture 26.
  • hooks, chains or the like are passed through one or more apertures 8, 9, 10 and 26.
  • Jib 24 is particularly useful when articles intended to be lifted need be distanced from the fork-lift.
  • clamping plate 27 When a relatively large number of items is required to be handled at least one clamping plate 27 (see Fig. 4) is rigidly attached to main plate 4. Clamping plate 27 is provided with two apertures 28 and 29 so that hooks, chains or the like are passed therethrough.
  • sling hook 30 is rigidly attached to main plate 4 below channel 3 so that hooks, chains or the like are passed there through to secure articles to the attachment. Sling hook 30 is particularly useful when hanging support needs be provided.
  • main plate 4 is provided with apertures 31, 32 and 33 to directly receive chains or the like. This arrangement is particularly suitable for use where the lifting distance is limited.
  • pins 34 and 35 transversely span channels 2 and 3 respectively so as to prevent lifting of channels 2 and 3 from the tines. Pins 34 and 35 are located under the tines when in place in channels 2 and 3.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Geology (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Forklifts And Lifting Vehicles (AREA)

Abstract

Accessoire (1) pour élévateur à fourche comportant au moins un fourchon, ledit accessoire (1) comprenant au moins un canal (2, 3) conçu pour recevoir au moins ledit fourchon, un dispositif d'élévation conçu pour supporter des objets à soulever et pouvant recevoir un ou plusieurs accessoires annexes (24, 27, 30), et un dispositif de fixation (11) conçu pour fixer ledit accessoire (1) sur l'élévateur à fourche.
EP92900883A 1990-12-10 1991-12-10 Accessoire d'elevateur a fourche Withdrawn EP0561921A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU3806/90 1990-12-10
AUPK380690 1990-12-10

Publications (2)

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EP0561921A1 true EP0561921A1 (fr) 1993-09-29
EP0561921A4 EP0561921A4 (fr) 1994-02-23

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EP92900883A Withdrawn EP0561921A1 (fr) 1990-12-10 1991-12-10 Accessoire d'elevateur a fourche

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CA (1) CA2101269A1 (fr)
WO (1) WO1992010423A1 (fr)

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US2558388A (en) * 1949-11-29 1951-06-26 Lewis A Richardson Fork truck lift frame attachment
US3264026A (en) * 1964-04-27 1966-08-02 Elmer K Hansen Hook attachment for a fork lift vehicle
EP0002523A1 (fr) * 1977-12-14 1979-06-27 Helmut Lange Attachement pour chariots élévateurs à fourche
EP0053009A2 (fr) * 1980-11-21 1982-06-02 John Henry Davis Dispositif de levage de charge attaché à un chariot à fourche, élévateur, grue ou analogue

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US2696317A (en) * 1952-08-29 1954-12-07 Roger L Toffolon Fork truck lifting attachment
US3053405A (en) * 1958-12-19 1962-09-11 Jr Carl O Holmberg Apparatus for rearranging bundles of lumber
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US2558388A (en) * 1949-11-29 1951-06-26 Lewis A Richardson Fork truck lift frame attachment
US3264026A (en) * 1964-04-27 1966-08-02 Elmer K Hansen Hook attachment for a fork lift vehicle
EP0002523A1 (fr) * 1977-12-14 1979-06-27 Helmut Lange Attachement pour chariots élévateurs à fourche
EP0053009A2 (fr) * 1980-11-21 1982-06-02 John Henry Davis Dispositif de levage de charge attaché à un chariot à fourche, élévateur, grue ou analogue

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EP0561921A4 (fr) 1994-02-23
CA2101269A1 (fr) 1992-06-11
WO1992010423A1 (fr) 1992-06-25

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