JPH10129489A - Motor-driven carrier - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To attain excellent linearity and conduct micro directional correction easily without causing a starting shock by a chain or belt. SOLUTION: The direction of a carrier may be corrected by bringing up grip handles 9R, 9L, floating rear wheels 3R, 3R by an amount of (δ), and making a turn with only front wheels 2R, 2L as indicated by an arrowhead (1) or (2) in this condition. The grip handles 9R, 9L extend upwards obliquely, therefore, it is possible to apply upward force to the rear part of a loading space 5, and horizontal force in the drawing front/rear face direction to the rear part of the loading space 5. The grip handles 9R, 9L extends upwards obliquely behind from the loading space 5, therefore, it is possible to make a turn for direction changing very easily.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to an electric vehicle.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art With the spread of plastic greenhouses, melon cultivation has been actively performed even in cold regions.
Large greenhouse is 50m to allow for great harvest
It is as long as ｍ100 m, and mechanical power is required to move fertilizers, seedlings and crops. Conventionally, a tractor and a cultivator were used. However, since the prime mover was an internal combustion engine (gasoline engine, diesel engine), exhaust gas was trapped in the house, which was not preferable in terms of work environment hygiene. In addition, tractors and cultivators are basically agricultural machines suitable for outdoor work, and therefore have poor maneuverability in a small house.

[0003] Therefore, for example, the use of an "electric transporter" disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 51-31502 was examined. As shown in FIG. 2 of the publication, this electric transporter connects the front left wheel 11 to a motor 4 via a chain and a sprocket.
, The front right wheel 11 ′ is driven by the electric motor 4 ′ via a chain and a sprocket, and the rear left and right wheels 17, 17 ′ are driven.
And an electric vehicle including batteries 15, 15 'between the front and rear wheels. By operating the electric motors 4 and 4 ′ by operating the switch box 16 (FIG. 1 in the publication), the left and right sides can be controlled independently, and the body can be turned.

[0004]

The electric transporter disclosed in the above publication has the feature that it does not emit exhaust gas. However, since the front left and right wheels 11, 11 'are driven by the electric motors 4, 4', respectively. In order to match the rotational speeds of the left and right wheels 11, 11 ', it is necessary to provide a control device therefor or to perform a skilled operation. That is, since the turning performance is enhanced, there is a possibility that the straight running performance may be neglected. Also, since the chains and sprockets are used, the arrangement of the electric motors 4 and 4 'is free, but the starting shock due to the extension of the chains, the left and right wheels 11,
The start timing of 11 'is shifted.

Further, the direction of the body is corrected by the left and right wheels 11,1.
Since it is realized with a speed difference of 1 ', it is not suitable for small-scale direction correction. The handle 18 shown in FIG. 1 is not a vehicle in which the direction is corrected by the handle 18 because the bracket of the switch box 16 is the main object. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an electric transport vehicle that is excellent in straightness and that can easily carry out minute direction correction without starting shock caused by a chain or a belt.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle body frame having left and right front wheels at a front portion thereof, and left and right rear wheels at a rear portion thereof. In a transport vehicle in which a grip handle is extended obliquely rearward and upward from the loading platform, two batteries are provided below the loading platform, on the side of the body frame and between the front and rear wheels, and the front wheels are driven by an electric motor via a shaft direct drive system. Is configured to be driven. Since one motor is used, there is no possibility that a difference in speed occurs between the left and right drive wheels (front wheels), and the straightness is good. Since the front wheels are driven by the electric motor via the shaft direct drive system, smooth starting and running can be achieved without starting shock. The direction can be corrected by pushing up the grip handle that extends diagonally, lifting the rear wheel, and turning only the front wheel on the ground, and the direction can be easily corrected.

The electric motor is arranged such that the motor shaft of the electric motor coincides with a substantially vertical line passing through the front wheel axle, the motor case is above the front wheel axle, and the tip of the output shaft of the motor is directly connected to the front wheel axle. Are arranged. Since the motor case is arranged directly above the front wheel axle, the weight of the electric motor can be applied to the front wheels, and the direction of turning only with the front wheels can be easily corrected by shifting the total center of gravity to the front wheels. In addition, a sufficient approach angle (the maximum angle when the front wheels are grounded and the rear wheels are lifted) can be secured.

[0008] The third aspect of the present invention provides an electric motor in which the motor shaft of the electric motor is aligned with a front oblique line passing through the front wheel axle, the motor case is forward of the front wheel axle, and the output shaft end of the motor is directly connected to the front wheel axle. Are arranged.
Since the motor case is arranged at the front up, the electric motor can be accommodated inside a line connecting the outer periphery of the front wheel and the tip of the carrier, and an approach angle can be secured.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the motor shaft of the electric motor is aligned with a substantially horizontal line passing through the front wheel axle, and the motor case is disposed forward of the front wheel axle so that the tip of the output shaft of the motor is directly connected to the front wheel axle. A motor is arranged. Since the heavy electric motor is located ahead of the front wheel axle, the center of gravity of the carrier can be moved toward the front wheels,
Since a large downward force can be applied to the front wheels that are the driving wheels, the grip force of the front wheels increases, and the running performance can be improved.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the motor shaft of the electric motor is aligned with a parallel line which is offset by a certain distance from a substantially horizontal line passing through the front wheel axle, and the motor case is disposed forward of the front wheel axle. The electric motor is arranged so as to be directly connected to the front wheel axle. Since the heavy electric motor is located ahead of the front wheel axle, the center of gravity of the transport vehicle can be moved toward the front wheel side, the grip force of the front wheel increases, the running performance can be improved, and the motor case can be moved from the ground. Since I got away, I could earn an approach angle.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings should be viewed in the direction of reference numerals. "Left" and "right" are the directions seen from the worker,
“Front” refers to the forward side, and “rear” refers to the opposite side. L is assigned to the left member and R is assigned to the right member.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electric carrier according to the present invention (first embodiment). The electric carrier 1 has left and right front wheels 2L,
2R, a four-wheeled vehicle having left and right rear wheels 3L, 3R (3R not shown), batteries 4L, 4R (right battery 4R not shown) between front and rear wheels, and a loading platform 5 extending back and forth. .. Indicate a plurality of bolts 7.
The same applies hereinafter. ), The rails 8, 8 are attached to the frame 6 and the rear surface of the loading platform 5, the grip handles 9L, 9R are extended obliquely upward from the rear wheels 3, 3, and the brake lever 11, Shift lever 12 on right handle 9R
Is attached.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the lower structure of the electric transport vehicle (first embodiment) according to the present invention.
A motor mount base 22, an outer cylinder 23, and a gear case mount base 24 are integrally provided at the front of the main frame 21 from top to bottom, and a battery support piece 25,
26, and a torii-shaped rear frame 27 at the rear. The rear frame 27 includes a pair of left and right vertical frames 29L and 29R that support the rear wheel axle 28 and a horizontal frame 31 that directly receives the carrier.

The rear wheel axle 28 is a non-rotating shaft. After inserting the bases 32, 32 of the grip handles 9L, 9R, the rear wheels 3L, 3R can be attached with washers 33, 33 and bolts 34, 34. it can. The rear wheels 3L and 3R are free rotating wheels. The handles 9L, 9R are a kind of tilt handles which can be tilted about the rear wheel axle 28 as a center of rotation, and which fix the intermediate pieces 35, 35 (one of which is not shown) by bolts to a carrier (not shown).

The battery support piece 25 has holes 25a, 25a
b, and holes 26a,
26b, one end of the battery cage 37 is inserted into the front holes 25a and 26a, and the battery cage 37 is inserted into the hole 2a.
5a and the hole 26a can be tilted about the fulcrum. Hole 25
A right battery cage (not shown) can be attached to b and the hole 26b.

Next, the front wheel drive system will be described. The electric transport vehicle according to the present invention is characterized in that the front wheels 2L, 2R are driven by the electric motor 38 via the shaft direct drive system 40. Since no chains or belts are used, there is no starting shock and a large torque can be transmitted to the front wheels 2L and 2R.
Smooth and powerful running can be achieved. The shaft direct drive system 40 for that purpose will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
, A pinion bevel gear 42 attached to the lower end of the shaft 41, a large-diameter bevel gear 43 meshing with the pinion bevel gear 42, and a front wheel axle 44 spline-coupled to the large-diameter bevel gear 43.
And wheel connection fittings 45, 45.

The wheel connecting fitting 45 has a square flange 47 attached to a pipe 46, and the square flange 47 is attached to the front wheel 2L or 2L.
R is attached with bolts 48..., And the pipe 46 is fitted to one end of the front wheel axle 44 and fixed with bolts 49.
6a... Are opened, the insertion depth of the pipe 46 is changed, and the distance between the front wheels 2L and 2R (the front wheel tread) is changed.
Can be changed. In the drawings, the bearing and the oil seal are omitted.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the electric transport vehicle (first embodiment) according to the present invention, in which the loading platform 5 is gently inclined forward and upward, and the loading platform 5 is directly connected to the motor case of the electric motor 38. 38b, the motor shaft L2 is arranged on a vertical line L passing through the front wheel axle 44, and the hanger bolt 51 for hanging the free end of the battery cage 37 is mounted on the carrier. 5 indicates that the piece 35 of the grip handle 9L is fixed to the handle bracket 52 extending from the carrier 5 with the bolt 53. The same applies to the grip handle 9R (not shown). By opening a plurality of bolt holes 52a in the bracket 52, by changing the bolts 53, the mounting angles of the handles 9L and 9R can be changed to adjust the height of the grip from the ground.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the electric transport vehicle according to the present invention, and the loading platform 5 includes substantially front wheels 2L and 2R and batteries 4L and 4L.
It is an elongated flat plate that covers the 4R and the rear wheels 3L, 3R, and has an enlarged loadable area with the frame 6 and the fences 8, 8, and is in a form suitable for mounting a bottomed case or box. Since the area of the bed 5 is greatly reduced with respect to the loadable area, the weight of the bed 5 can be reduced. However, since it is permissible to expand the loading platform 5 to the area surrounded by the fences 8, 8, the combination of the loading platform 5, the frame 6, and the fences 8, 8 may be arbitrarily determined according to the application.

An instrument panel 55 facing the operator is attached to the trailing edge of the loading platform 5, and a main switch 56, a forward / reverse switch 57, and a battery remaining meter 58 are attached to the instrument panel 55. 59... Are the carrier 5 and the motor case 3
8b, and 61, 61 are bolts connecting the carrier 5 and the horizontal frame 31 of FIG.
Are inspection holes for the batteries 4L and 4R. Although not described in detail, the batteries 4L and 4R of the present embodiment have a battery remaining amount display function of changing a color according to the battery remaining amount, and the color can be seen from above through the inspection holes 62 and 62. .

FIG. 5 is a detailed view of a shaft direct drive system (first embodiment) according to the present invention. As described in FIG. 2, the shaft direct drive system 40 is a relay shaft into which the output shaft 38a can be inserted. 41
And a pinion bevel gear 42 attached to the lower end of this shaft.
, A large-diameter bevel gear 43 meshing with the pinion bevel gear 42, a front wheel axle 44 spline-coupled to the large-diameter bevel gear 43, and wheel connection fittings 45, 45. 22 is a motor mount base, 24 is a gear case mount base, 63 is a gear case, 64, 64, 64 are bearings, and 65, 65 are oil seals.

The carrier 5 indicated by imaginary lines is fixed to the motor case 38b with bolts 59. A channel 66 is passed to the bottom of the carrier 5, and the bolt 5 is passed through the channel 66.
9 are tightened so that the heads of the bolts 59 do not protrude from the upper surface of the carrier 5. The mechanism on the left side of the gear case 63 is a brake mechanism 70.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a brake mechanism according to the present invention. The brake mechanism 70 is an enlarged diameter drum brake, and a mounting bracket 72 mounted on a top surface of the gear case mount base 24 with bolts 71, and this mounting bracket. A bracket 73 fixed to the bracket 72, brake shoes 75 with brake pads attached to the bracket 73 via a bush 74, a cam 76 for expanding the diameter of the brake shoes 75, 75, and a cam lever 7 for rotating the cam 76.
7, a brake wire 78 for pulling the cam lever 77, a brake drum 79 surrounding the brake shoes 75, 75
And a spring 8 for reducing the diameter of the brake shoes 75,75
1,81. 82 is a brake switch, and 83 is a striker.

The brake drum 79 is connected to the front wheel axle 44 of FIG.
By mounting the other brake shoes 75, 75 and the bracket 73 on the vehicle body, the stationary brake shoes 75, 75 can brake the rotating brake drum 79 and stop the electric carrier. .

The operation of the electric carrier described above will now be described. FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining the operation of the electric transport vehicle (first embodiment). (A) shows the electric transport vehicle 1 which is advancing from right to left in the figure with three pieces of luggage W loaded.
The grip handles 9L and 9R can be changed from a solid line position to an imaginary line position, or vice versa, according to the operator's preference. Front wheel 2 passing through the tip of the bed 5
The angle between the tangent L2 of L and the ground corresponds to the approach angle θ. The approach angle θ is, for example, a kind of numerical value indicating how close the projection 84 and the bank 85 can be approached, and indicates that the closer the angle θ is to 90 °, the closer to the bank 85 can be. On the other hand, as the angle θ increases, the area of the loading platform decreases. In this embodiment, since the electric motor 38 is disposed above the front wheel axle 44, a sufficient approach angle can be secured.

In (b), the grip handles 9L, 9R
Is lifted, the rear wheels 3L, 3R are lifted by δ, and in this state, the direction may be corrected by turning only with the front wheels 2L, 2R as indicated by arrows or. Handle 9L, 9R
Extend obliquely upward, an upward force can be applied to the rear portion of the loading platform 5 and a horizontal force can be applied to the rear portion of the loading platform 5 in the direction of the front and back of the drawing. Thus, the grip handles 9L, 9
Since R is extended obliquely rearward from the bed 5, the turn for changing the direction can be performed very easily.

Hereinafter, another embodiment of the first embodiment (second to fourth embodiments)
Example) will be described, but the same members as those in the first example are denoted by reference numerals, and those having different shapes and structures are denoted by B to D.
To distinguish them. FIG. 8 is a side view of an electric transport vehicle (second embodiment) according to the present invention. This electric transport vehicle 1B has front wheels 2L, 2
R, batteries 4L, 4R in the center, and rear wheels 3L, 3 in the rear
R, the loading platform 5 is disposed above, the grip handles 9L, 9R extend obliquely rearward and upward from the loading platform 5, and the electric motor 38 is disposed obliquely above the front wheel axle 44. It is desirable that the angle of the upper front diagonal be in the range of 30 to 50 degrees with respect to the horizontal line. That is, the motor shaft L2 of the electric motor 38 is
The electric motor 38 is arranged so as to match the front oblique line L3 passing through the front wheel axle 44, and to arrange the motor case 38b forward of the front wheel axle 44 so that the tip of the output shaft of the motor is directly connected to the front wheel axle.

As shown, a sufficiently large approach angle θ2 can be ensured. It is assumed that a center of gravity G0 that does not include the electric motor 38 is located near the center of the bed 5 in the longitudinal direction.
The center of gravity G1 of the electric motor 38 is located forward of the front wheel axle 44. Therefore, the total center of gravity G2 of the electric transport vehicle 1B including the electric motor 38 approaches the front wheel axle 44. FIG. 7 (b)
When the electric carrier 1B is turned in the manner described in the above, the turn can be performed with a small force because the total center of gravity G2 is close to the front wheel axle 44. Therefore, the second
The electric carrier 1 </ b> B according to the embodiment satisfies both easy turn and secure approach angle.

FIG. 9 is a side view of an electric transport vehicle (third embodiment) according to the present invention. This electric transport vehicle 1C has front wheels 2L and 2R at the front of a body frame 20C obliquely ascending forward and a battery at the center. 4L, 4R, rear wheels 3L, 3R at the rear, and a loading platform 5 disposed above, and a handle 9 for holding the loading platform 5 obliquely upward from the loading platform.
L, 9R are extended, and the electric motor 38 is disposed in front of the front wheel axle 44. That is, the motor shaft L2 of the electric motor 38 is aligned with the substantially horizontal line L4 passing through the front wheel axle 44 so that the motor case 38b is located forward of the front wheel axle 44 so that the output shaft tip of the motor is directly connected to the front wheel axle 44. The electric motor 38 is provided. The substantially horizontal line L4 is a line slightly inclined from 0 to 20 ° with respect to the horizontal line.

The electric motor 3 is located near the center of the loading bed 5 in the longitudinal direction.
Assume that there is a center of gravity G3 that does not include 8. The center of gravity G <b> 1 of the electric motor 38 is larger than the front wheel axle 44 and located in front.
Therefore, the total center of gravity G4 of the electric transport vehicle 1C including the electric motor 38 approaches the front wheel axle 44. When the electric vehicle 1C is turned in the manner described with reference to FIG. 7B, the turn can be performed with a smaller force because the total center of gravity G4 is extremely close to the front wheel axle 44. Therefore,
The electric transport vehicle 1C according to the third embodiment has a mode in which a point is placed on ease of turning.

FIG. 10 is a side view of an electric transport vehicle (fourth embodiment) according to the present invention. This electric transport vehicle 1D has front wheels 2L and 2R at the front part of a body frame 20D which is obliquely ascending forward, and a battery at the center. 4L, 4R, rear wheels 3L, 3R at the rear, and a loading platform 5 disposed above, and a handle 9 for holding the loading platform 5 obliquely upward from the loading platform.
L, 9R are extended, and the electric motor 38 is disposed in front of and at an offset from the front wheel axle 44. That is,
The motor shaft L2 of the electric motor 38 is aligned with a parallel line L5 offset by a certain distance δ2 from the substantially horizontal line L4 passing through the front wheel axle 44, and the motor case 38b is moved forward of the front wheel axle 44 so that the motor shaft tip is The electric motor 38 is arranged so as to be directly connected to the front wheel axle 44.

Since the electric motor 38 is raised by δ2, a sufficiently large approach angle θ3 can be secured. It is assumed that a center of gravity G5 that does not include the electric motor 38 is located near the center of the bed 5 in the longitudinal direction. The center of gravity G <b> 1 of the electric motor 38 is larger than the front wheel axle 44 and located in front. Therefore, the total center of gravity G <b> 6 of the electric transport vehicle 1 </ b> D including the electric motor 38 approaches the front wheel axle 44. When the electric carrier 1D is turned in the manner described with reference to FIG. 7B, the turn can be performed with a smaller force because the total center of gravity G4 is very close to the front wheel axle 44. Therefore, the electric transport vehicle 1D according to the fourth embodiment satisfies both the ease of turning and the securing of the approach angle.

The plan views of the second to fourth embodiments are substantially the same as those of FIG.

In the first aspect, the mounting posture of the electric motor is arbitrary as long as the electric motor is directly connected to the front wheel axle. Claim 2 includes both a structure in which the motor case directly supports the carrier and a structure in which the motor case is separated from the carrier.

[0035]

According to the present invention, the following effects are exhibited by the above configuration. Claim 1 is a front left and right front wheel of the body frame,
A carrier with left and right rear wheels at the rear, a carrier placed above the body frame, and a grip handle extended from this carrier obliquely upward to the rear.Below the carrier, beside the body frame and between the front and rear wheels It has two left and right batteries, and is configured to drive the front wheels by an electric motor via a shaft direct drive system. Since one motor is used, there is no possibility that a difference in speed occurs between the left and right drive wheels (front wheels), and the straightness is good. Since the front wheels are driven by the electric motor via the shaft direct drive system, smooth starting and running can be achieved without starting shock. The direction can be corrected by pushing up the grip handle that extends diagonally, lifting the rear wheel, and turning only the front wheel on the ground, and the direction can be easily corrected.

The second aspect of the present invention provides an electric motor in which the motor shaft of the electric motor coincides with a substantially vertical line passing through the front wheel axle, and the motor case is above the front wheel axle, and the tip of the output shaft of the motor is directly connected to the front wheel axle. Are arranged. Since the motor case is arranged directly above the front wheel axle, the weight of the electric motor can be applied to the front wheels, and the direction of turning only with the front wheels can be easily corrected by shifting the total center of gravity to the front wheels. Then, it is possible to sufficiently secure the approach angle.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the electric motor is arranged such that the motor shaft of the electric motor is aligned with a front-up diagonal line passing through the front wheel axle, and the motor case is disposed forward of the front wheel axle, and the output shaft of the motor is directly connected to the front wheel axle. Are arranged.
Since the motor case is arranged at the front up, the electric motor can be accommodated inside a line connecting the outer periphery of the front wheel and the tip of the carrier, and an approach angle can be secured.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the motor shaft of the electric motor is aligned with a substantially horizontal line passing through the front wheel axle, and the motor case is disposed forward of the front wheel axle so that the output shaft end of the motor is directly connected to the front wheel axle. A motor is arranged. Since the heavy electric motor is located ahead of the front wheel axle, the center of gravity of the carrier can be moved toward the front wheels,
Since a large downward force can be applied to the front wheels that are the driving wheels, the grip force of the front wheels increases, and the running performance can be improved.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the motor shaft of the electric motor is aligned with a parallel line which is offset by a certain distance from a substantially horizontal line passing through the front wheel axle, and the motor case is disposed forward of the front wheel axle. The electric motor is arranged so as to be directly connected to the front wheel axle. Since the heavy electric motor is located ahead of the front wheel axle, the center of gravity of the transport vehicle can be moved toward the front wheel side, the grip force of the front wheel increases, the running performance can be improved, and the motor case can be moved from the ground. Since I got away, I could earn an approach angle.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electric transport vehicle (first embodiment) according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a lower structure of the electric transport vehicle (first embodiment) according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the electric transport vehicle according to the present invention (first embodiment).

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the electric transport vehicle according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a detailed view of a shaft direct drive system (first embodiment) according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a brake mechanism according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an operation explanatory view of the electric transport vehicle (first embodiment) according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a side view of an electric transport vehicle (second embodiment) according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a side view of an electric carrier according to the present invention (third embodiment).

FIG. 10 is a side view of an electric transport vehicle (fourth embodiment) according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 1B, 1C, 1D: electric carrier, 2L, 2R: front wheel, 3L, 3R: rear wheel, 4L, 4R: battery, 5: cargo bed, 9L, 9R: grip handle, 20, 20B, 20
C, 20D: body frame, 38: electric motor, 38a
... Motor output shaft, 38b ... Motor case, 40 ... Shaft direct drive system, L ... Vertical line, L2 ... Motor shaft, L3 ... Front up diagonal line, L4 ... Almost horizontal line, L5 ... Offset line, δ2 ... The magnitude of the offset.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A transport vehicle having a left and right front wheel at a front portion of a vehicle body frame and left and right rear wheels at a rear portion, a carrier placed above the vehicle body frame, and a grip handle extending obliquely rearward and upward from the carrier. An electric carrier having two batteries on the left and right sides of the vehicle body frame and between the front and rear wheels, and configured to drive the front wheels by an electric motor via a shaft direct drive system. 2. The electric motor according to claim 1, wherein a motor shaft of the electric motor coincides with a substantially vertical line passing through a front wheel axle, a motor case is located above the front wheel axle, and an output shaft end of the motor is directly connected to the front wheel axle. The electric carrier according to claim 1, wherein the electric carrier is arranged. 3. The electric motor according to claim 1, wherein the motor shaft of the electric motor is aligned with an obliquely upward slanting line passing through a front wheel axle, and the motor case is disposed forward of the front wheel axle, and the output shaft of the motor is directly connected to the front wheel axle. The electric carrier according to claim 1, wherein the electric carrier is arranged. 4. The electric motor according to claim 1, wherein a motor shaft of the electric motor is aligned with a substantially horizontal line passing through a front wheel axle, and a motor case is disposed forward of the front wheel axle and an output shaft end of the motor is directly connected to the front wheel axle. The electric transport vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: 5. A motor shaft of the electric motor is aligned with a parallel line offset by a predetermined distance from a substantially horizontal line passing through a front wheel axle, a motor case is provided forward of the front wheel axle, and a motor shaft tip is provided at a front wheel axle. The electric transport vehicle according to claim 1, wherein an electric motor is arranged so as to be directly connected to the vehicle.