GB2410228A - Tiller-guided industrial truck - Google Patents

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GB2410228A
GB2410228A GB0501236A GB0501236A GB2410228A GB 2410228 A GB2410228 A GB 2410228A GB 0501236 A GB0501236 A GB 0501236A GB 0501236 A GB0501236 A GB 0501236A GB 2410228 A GB2410228 A GB 2410228A
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Bernhard Goetz
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66FHOISTING, 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
    • B66F9/00Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes
    • B66F9/06Devices 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
    • B66F9/075Constructional features or details
    • B66F9/20Means for actuating or controlling masts, platforms, or forks
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62BHAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B5/00Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
    • B62B5/06Hand moving equipment, e.g. handle bars
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62DMOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D1/00Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle
    • B62D1/02Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle vehicle-mounted
    • B62D1/12Hand levers
    • B62D1/14Tillers, i.e. hand levers operating on steering columns
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62DMOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D51/00Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated
    • B62D51/04Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated the driver walking
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62BHAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B2206/00Adjustable or convertible hand-propelled vehicles or sledges
    • B62B2206/06Adjustable or convertible hand-propelled vehicles or sledges adjustable in height
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62BHAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B3/00Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor
    • B62B3/04Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor involving means for grappling or securing in place objects to be carried; Loading or unloading equipment
    • B62B3/06Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor involving means for grappling or securing in place objects to be carried; Loading or unloading equipment for simply clearing the load from the ground

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Abstract

A tiller-guided industrial truck has least one device (12), provided to adjust the vertical position of a horizontal pivot pin (7) of the tiller (4). The height adjustment may be power-assisted.

Description

24 1 0228 Tiller-guided industrial truck The invention relates to a
tiller-guided industrial truck. Drawbar-guided industrial trucks are used for the in-house transportation of goods, in particular where there are restricted space conditions and short transportation distances. These vehicles are generally designed such that an operator walks along in front of or next to the industrial truck and steers it by means of a tiller.
For this purpose, he grasps a tiller head, which generally has two handles which are perpendicular to the tiller shaft and are each provided with a hoop guard. In the case of electrically driven vehicles, the steering is also generally actuated by a direct connection between the drive wheel and steering tiller. In the case of a loaded vehicle, in particular, this requires a considerable exertion of force. It is therefore desirable to provide a tiller which is as long as possible producing a large lever arm for actuating the steering. When manoeuvring in a narrow space, an operator pivots the tiller upwards as far as possible so as to require less space. When a long tiller is set at the same angle by relatively small operators as by taller people, the tiller head stands too high and the operator can only apply the required force to turn the tiller with difficulty. In addition, because of the unergonomic position, the operator tires more quickly. If the horizontal pivot pin of the tiller is attached so low that small operators can also easily operate it in the erected position, operation is made more difficult during normal travel operation for taller operators. A length- adjustable tiller, as known from DE 27 51 333, allows automatic length reduction when erecting the tiller, which facilitates manoeuvring when the tiller is erected for smaller operators. A tiller construction of this type is very expensive however. Handling, in particular sensitive manoeuvring, is made more difficult for an operator who is used to tillers with a fixed length owing to the length which depends on the angle of erection.
The invention is based on the object of providing a tiller-guided industrial truck which is equally suitable for operators of different heights and can be operated sensitively and can be produced at low outlay.
This object is achieved according to the invention in that at least one device is provided to adjust the vertical position of a horizontal pivot pin of the tiller. Since the pivot pin can be vertically adjusted, the height of the tiller can be adapted to the height of the operator, without an unfavourable setting angle and therefore unfavourable lever conditions being produced.
The tiller can be operated sensitively and precisely. A vertical adjustment is robust, easy to produce and operate.
It is particularly advantageous if the adjustment path for the vertical position of the horizontal pivot pin of the tiller is between 50 mm and 200 mm, preferably between 80 mm and 140 mm. A device with this adjustment range requires comparatively little installation space and is therefore advantageous in the case of restricted space conditions, such as typically exist in the case of tiller vehicles. At the same time, good adaptation is possible in the case of operators of very different heights.
The device can expediently be manually actuated to adjust the vertical position of the horizontal pivot pin of the tiller by an operator with simple means, preferably without a tool. Therefore, when there is a change of operator, for example, he can adjust the tiller to the height suited to him without great effort.
In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the device for adjusting the vertical position of the horizontal pivot pin of the tiller is provided with at least one drive device, in particular an electric and/or hydraulic drive.
The horizontal pivot axis of the tiller can be adjusted thereby without a great exertion of force to the desired height. An automatic adaptation, for example depending on the operator, allowing adjustment in a force and time saving manner is also thus allowed.
In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the position of the pivot pin of the tiller can be non-positively locked, for example by means of at least one screw-actuated clamping device. Non-positive connections are easy to produce and allow rapid and continuous adjustment of the height.
Overloading of the connection does not lead to a breakage of the components, but to slipping or release of the connection.
In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the position of the pivot pin of the tiller can be locked in an interlocking manner, preferably by means of at least one resiliently mounted plug-in element. Interlocking connections are particularly secure with respect to unintended adjustment and reliably transmit large forces. As the strength of the lock in contrast to non-positive connections is not dependent on a locking force which has to be applied by an operator, even relatively weak operators can carry out the adjustment without great effort. Resiliently mounted elements are particularly suitable as these automatically latch into the locking position.
It is particularly advantageous if the device for height-adjustment of the pivot pin of the tiller is designed as a toothed rack device. In devices of this type, a toothed wheel is moved past a toothed rack by a rotary movement. This allows a simple continuous height adjustment, for example by means of a crank mechanism which drives the toothed wheel.
It is also advantageous if at least one spring element is provided which assists the movement of the horizontal pivot pin of the tiller in at least one direction. Smaller operating forces are therefore required in order to move the pivot pin, which generally carries the full weight of the tiller.
In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the length of the tiller can be changed. This allows still better adaptation of the tiller to the height of the operator. When manoeuvring in narrow spaces, the manoeuvrability of the industrial truck can also be improved.
It is also advantageous if the device for the height-adjustment of the horizontal pivot pin of the tiller is arranged inside at least one drive housing of the industrial truck. The device is therefore protected from soiling and damage, the risk of danger to operators is reduced and production is simplified.
Further advantages and details of the invention are described in more detail with the aid of an embodiment shown in the schematic figures, in which: Figure 1 shows a lateral view of a fork lift truck as an example of an
industrial truck according to the prior art; and
Figure 2 shows a lateral view of a device according to the invention for the height-adjustment of the horizontal pivot pin of the tiller, which is integrated into a drive housing.
Figure 1 shows, as an example of an industrial truck according to a prior art, a fork lift truck 1 with a drive part 2, a load part 3 and a tiller 4.
Accommodated in the drive part 2 are inter alla a travel drive and a lift drive and their electronic control components, not shown here. The travel drive drives a drive wheel 5 which is steered by the tiller 4. The tiller 4 is movably mounted about a horizontal pin 7 on an articulated part 6. A tiller head 8 is attached on the operator end of the tiller 4. The operating elements 9 to control the functions of the industrial truck 1 are arranged on the tiller head 8.
In order to steer the industrial truck 1, the operator grasps the tiller head 8 and can preselect the travel direction by turning the tiller 4 about the vertical axis 10. A load is received and lifted on the load receiving means 1 1. A hydraulic system, not shown here, in which a lifting cylinder is supplied with hydraulic fluid by a hydraulic pump driven by an electric motor is generally used for this as the lift drive. During normal operation of the industrial truck, the tiller head is held approximately in the position "A" by an operator of normal height.
Owing to the long lever arm, it is easy to carry out pivoting about the vertical axis 10. For manoeuvring in a narrow space, the tiller 4 is moved by the operator from the position "A" into the position "B". Less space is therefore necessary, but larger forces are required for steering.
When the tiller 4 is erected (position "B") the tiller head 8 is substantially harder to operate for an operator who is significantly smaller than the average operator, in particular, it is difficult to apply the forces required for steering. For an operator who is substantially taller than the average operator, the position '.A" is relatively low and therefore difficult to reach.
Therefore a tall operator will set the tiller 4 substantially higher during normal operation than an operator of normal size and must therefore apply correspondingly large forces during steering.
Figure 2 shows a lateral view of a device according to the invention for the height-adjustment of the horizontal pivot pin 7 of the tiller 4. The same components are designated the same as in Figure 1. The solid line shows the tiller 4 in the lowest position of the horizontal pivot axis 7. In this position, a small operator can operate the tiller 4 well when it is virtually perpendicular during manoeuvring (cf. position "B" in Figure 1) and can easily steer the industrial truck 1. The highest position of the horizontal pivot pin is shown by dashed lines. In this position, the tiller 4 can be easily reached by tall operators in normal accompanying operation (cf. position "A" in Figure 1). The device 12 for adjusting the vertical position of the horizontal pivot pin 7 of the tiller 4 consists, in the embodiment shown, of a guide device 13, which also carries the horizontal pivot pin 7, as well as a locking device 14, by means of which the vertical position of the device 1 1 is fixed. The guide device 13 is guided on a guide rail 15 substantially parallel to the vertical pivot axis 10 and secured against twisting by means according to the prior art, for example by a non-rotationally symmetrical cross-section of the guide rail 15 or by grooves and guide elements running therein or holes for securing pins. The guide rail is in operative connection with the steerable drive wheel 5 of the vehicle 1. To adjust the vertical position of the device 12, on the actuating element 16, a resiliently mounted pin 17 is drawn from a hole 18 provided in the guide rail 15. The device 12 can therefore be raised or lowered and be fixed in another hole 19 at the desired height again by inserting the fixing pin 17. If the fixing pin 1 7 has virtually the same dimensions as the holes 18, 19, steering forces can also be transmitted with the fixing pin 17, so a particularly simple construction is achieved.
So that the operator does not have to lift the total weight of the device 12 and the tiller 4 during height-adjustment, a spring element 20 is arranged on the guide rail 15. The spring element 20 presses the device 12 and the tiller 4 upwardly, the spring force being selected depending on the requirements such that either the total weight of the tiller 4 and device 12 are compensated and therefore the tiller 4 is always pressed towards the upper adjustment point without locking, or else only part of the weight, so only lifting is facilitated. The device 12 for adjusting the vertical position of the horizontal pivot pin 7 of the tiller 4 is arranged inside the drive housing 21 and thus protected from soiling, damage and unintentional adjustment.
Further embodiments according to the prior art are conceivable.
Instead of the fixing pin 17 a clamping screw may also be provided for locking. The clamping screw is guided in the device 14 in a thread and presses, in the tightened state, either directly or via a suitable device for distributing the force onto the guide rail 15 and thus produces a nonpositive connection between the guide rail 15 and device 12. To adjust the vertical position of the device 12, the clamping screw is released; the device 12 is lifted or lowered and again fixed with the clamping screw. A height- adjustment of the horizontal pivot pin 7 via a toothed rack device continues to be possible. In the process, a toothed wheel connected to the device 12 engages in a toothed rack provided on the guide rail 15. By turning the toothed wheel, the vertical position of the device 12 is changed. The toothed wheel can be turned both manually, for example by means of a hand crank or a hand wheel, and also automatically, for example by means of an electric motor. In the case of hydraulic height adjustment or height adjustment by means of an electric motor, it is no longer necessary to open the covering cap 21 in order to adjust the height of the horizontal pivot pin 7.
In particular, this may be carried out by operating elements 9 on the tiller head 8 or else automatically, for example depending on the user.
The device 12 may also be guided on the inside of the cylindrical drive housing which receives the drive unit of the industrial truck, a simple construction thus being achieved.

Claims (10)

  1. Claims 1. A tiller-guided industrial truck, characterized in that at least
    one device (12) is provide to adjust the vertical position of a horizontal pivot pin (7) of the tiller (4).
  2. 2. A tiller-guided industrial truck according to claim 1, characterized in that the adjustment path for the vertical position of the horizontal pivot pin (7) of the tiller (4) is between 50 mm and 200 mm.
  3. 3. A tiller-guided industrial truck according to claim 2, characterized in that the adjustment path for the vertical position of the horizontal pivot pin (7) of the tiller (4) is between 80 mm and 140 mm.
  4. 4. A tiller-guided industrial truck according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the device ( 12) for adjusting the vertical position of the horizontal pivot pin (7) of the tiller (4) can be manually actuated by an operator by simple means, preferably without a tool.
  5. 5. A tiller-guided industrial truck according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the device (12) for adjusting the vertical position of the horizontal pivot pin (7) of the tiller (4) is provided with at least one drive device, in particular an electric and/or hydraulic drive.
  6. 6. A tiller-guided industrial truck according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the vertical position of the horizontal pivot pin (7) of the tiller (4) can be non-positively locked, preferably by means of at least one screw-actuated clamping device.
  7. 7. A tiller-guided industrial truck according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the vertical position of the horizontal pivot pin (7) of the tiller (4) can be locked in an interlocking manner, preferably by means of at least one resiliently mounted plug-in element ( 1 7).
  8. 8. A tiller-guided industrial truck according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the device (12) for height adjustment of the horizontal pivot pin (7) of the tiller (4) is configured as a toothed rack device.
  9. 9. A tiller-guided industrial truck according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that at least one spring element (20) is provided which assists the movement of the horizontal pivot pin (7) in at least one direction.
  10. 10. A tiller-guided industrial truck according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the length of the tiller (4) can be changed.
    1 1. A tiller-guided industrial truck according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the device ( 12) for height adjustment of the horizontal pivot pin (7) of the tiller (4) is arranged inside at least one drive housing (21) of the industrial truck ( 1).
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