JPH09124291A - Seat type reach fork lift - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To stabilize the operation attitude of an operator while the machine is being run by providing an assist grip which is formed with a recessed part formed in an instrument panel, and with a grip part projected in a projection shape to the inner side of the peripheral part of the recessed part. SOLUTION: An assist grip 19 is formed into a recessed part 20 in a rectangular shape in a plan view located in the surface of an instrument panel 13. A first projected part 21 is formed along one side close to a forward and reverse advance switch 15 out of four sides of the aforesaid rectangle, and a second projected part 21 is also formed along one side at the side of an operator's seat in such a way that both the projected parts are projected to the inner side of the peripheral part of the recessed part 20. An operator gets in the operator's seat with his left hand placed over the second projected part 22, he grips a handle, and he then drive the machine. At this time, the operator places his right elbow over the arm pad of the instrument panel, he then puts his right hand over the first projected part 21, and he actuates the forward/ reverse advance switch 15 by moving his right wrist. Thus as mentioned above, the operator can drive the machine with his attitude stabilized.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a seat-type reach forklift, and more particularly to a structure of an assist grip that an operator holds with his / her hand while riding or driving.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 6 shows a seat-type reach forklift proposed by the present applicant in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 5-20796. A handle 2 is provided in front of the seat 1, and a rod-shaped handle member 5 is provided between a head guard pillar 3 and a frame outer plate 4 which are arranged near the handle 2. The operator puts his foot on step 6 when getting on,
Hold the handle member 5 with your left hand and get into the driver's seat. Further, when getting off, it is possible to get off while gripping the handle member 5 with the left hand. As described above, by attaching the handle member 5, it becomes easy to get in and out of the driver's seat of the seat-type reach forklift.

[0003]

However, while the machine is running, the operator holds the steering wheel 2 with his left hand, but his right hand has nothing to grasp and there is a problem in that the driving posture tends to be unstable. . The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a seat-type reach forklift capable of stabilizing the driving posture of an operator while traveling on a machine.

[0004]

A seat-type reach forklift according to the present invention is a seat-type reach forklift in which an instrument panel is arranged near a driver's seat, and a recess formed in the instrument panel, It is provided with an assist grip having a convex grip portion formed at the edge of the recess so as to project inward of the recess. Further, the grip portion of the assist grip may be configured to include a first convex portion on which a hand is placed while traveling and a second convex portion on which a hand is placed when getting on and off the driver's seat. Further, an opening for draining water can be formed in the recess of the assist grip.

[0005]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 shows a seat-type reach forklift according to an embodiment of the present invention. A seat 11 is installed leftward in the driver's seat at the rear of the machine base, and a handle 12 is arranged in front of the seat 11. As shown in FIG. 2, an instrument panel 13 is provided adjacent to the seat 11 on the front side of the machine base. The instrument panel 13 has arms extending from the seat 11 side toward the handle 12 side. A pad 14, a forward / backward switch 15 for switching forward / backward of the machine base, and various operation levers 16 are sequentially arranged. An emergency battery switch 17, a pen tray 18, etc. are arranged on a side portion of the arm pad 14.

Further, the instrument panel 13 is provided with an assist grip 19, which is a feature of the present invention, between the forward / reverse switch 15 and various levers 16. The assist grip 19 is, as shown in FIG.
The instrument panel 13 has a flat rectangular recess 20 formed on the surface thereof. Of the four sides of the rectangle forming the concave portion 20, along one side that is close to the forward-reverse switch 15, the first portion that protrudes inward of the concave portion 20 at the edge of the concave portion 20
2 is formed. Similarly, a second convex portion 22 protruding inward of the concave portion 20 is formed at an edge portion of the concave portion 20 along one side of the driver seat side. The first convex portion 21 is
An operator who sits on the seat 11 and attaches his left hand to the handle 12 puts his right hand while the machine is running, and the second convex portion 22 allows the operator to put his left hand to get on and off the driver's seat. It is a thing. These first and second convex portions 21
And 22 form the grip of the present invention. In addition, a notch 23 is provided between the first convex portion 21 and the second convex portion 22 as an opening portion for draining water accumulated in the concave portion 20.
Are formed.

The operation of this embodiment will be described. First, the operator moves the left hand to the second position of the assist grip 19.
Hang on the convex portion 22 of the vehicle, get in the driver's seat, and sit on the seat 11. Next, the operator holds the handle 12 with his left hand,
Run the machine base. At this time, the right elbow of the operator is placed on the arm pad 14 of the instrument panel 13, and the right hand is hung on the first convex portion 21 of the assist grip 19. Furthermore, the right wrist is located above the forward / backward movement switch 15, and movement of the right wrist can activate the forward / backward movement switch 15. By thus hooking the right hand on the first convex portion 21 of the assist grip 19, the operator can run the machine base in a stable posture.

After traveling to the desired work place, the operator moves the right hand from the assist grip 19 to various levers 16 to perform various cargo handling operations. When a series of work is completed in this way, the operator gets off the vehicle, but at this time, the left hand is separated from the handle 12 and the assist grip 19 is again provided.
It is possible to easily get out of the driver's seat by grasping the second convex portion 22.

The first and second convex portions 21 and 22 are concave portions 2.
Since the assist grip 19 is formed inside 0, the presence of the assist grip 19 does not interfere with the operation of the various levers 16 because the assist grip 19 does not project outward from the instrument panel 13.

Since the recess 20 of the assist grip 19 is open upward, rainwater and the like enter the recess 20, but since the recess 20 has a notch 23 as shown in FIG. 3, The water in the recess 20 is discharged through the notch 23. If the bottom surface of the recess 20 is formed so as to be inclined toward the notch 23, it becomes easier to drain water.

Further, since the notch 23 is formed, the right hand on the first convex portion 21 and the left hand on the second convex portion 22 can be pulled out from the assist grip 19 through the notch 23, and the operability is improved. Is excellent.

It is also possible to attach leather, cloth, or the like or to form irregularities on the surfaces of the first and second convex portions 21 and 22 as a slip stopper.

As shown in FIG. 4, if the notch 24 is formed on the side opposite to the driver's seat, the right hand hooked on the first convex portion 21 during traveling can be slid out from the notch 24 by sliding in an emergency. The emergency battery switch 17 shown in FIG. 2 can be turned off immediately.

As shown in FIG. 5, a through hole 25 communicating with the inside of the recess 20 as an opening may be formed in the side portion of the instrument panel 13 to drain water from the recess 20.

The notch 23 shown in FIG. 3 or the through hole 25 shown in FIG. 5 is formed so as to open not on the driver's seat side of the instrument panel 13 but on the opposite side to the driver's seat, and inside the recess 20. Water may flow to the side opposite to the driver's seat. Further, in the assist grip 19 of FIG. 4, the bottom surface of the recess 20 is formed to be inclined toward the notch 24 formed on the side opposite to the driver's seat, and water is drained from the recess 20 via the notch 24. You can also In this way, if the water in the recess 20 is made to flow to the side opposite to the driver's seat, the operator in the driver's seat will not be splashed with water in the recess 20, and comfortable driving can be performed.

The recess 20 of each assist grip 19 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 can also be used as an accessory case.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a seat-type reach forklift according to an embodiment of the present invention as seen obliquely from the rear.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a driver's seat of the seat-type reach forklift according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view showing an assist grip in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an assist grip according to another embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an assist grip according to still another embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a conventional seat-type reach forklift.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11 Seat 12 Handle 13 Instrument Panel 19 Assist Grip 20 Recess 21 First Convex 22 Second Convex 23, 24 Notch 25 Through Hole

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A seat-type reach forklift having an instrument panel arranged in the vicinity of a driver's seat. A recess formed in the instrument panel and an edge of the recess protruding inwardly of the recess. A seat-type reach forklift having an assist grip having a convex grip portion. 2. The grip portion of the assist grip includes a first convex portion for holding a hand while traveling and a second convex portion for holding a hand when getting on or off a driver's seat. 1. The seat-type reach forklift according to 1. 3. The recess of the assist grip has an opening for draining water.
Seat-type reach forklift described in.