JPH11236195A - Forklift - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a hood from interfering with the work in achieving the checking and maintenance at a part to be checked or maintained from right and left sides of a vehicle body by opening the hood below a seat. SOLUTION: A hood 20 to cover a battery unit 21 stored below a seat 17 is opened/closed around a turning shaft on its rear end side, and its rear end part is supported by a machine frame 10 so that an upper surface of the battery unit 21 is exposed outside a vehicle body when the hood is opened. The hood 20 is in a plane perpendicular to the roll axis of the vehicle body, and supported by the machine frame 10 so as to be turned with the axis inclined to the horizontal axis in the plane as the turning axis. The hood 20 is supported by a pair of right and left turning connection members 24, 25 provided at different height positions of rear pillars 13a, 13b.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a forklift, and more particularly to a forklift having a battery unit provided under a driver's seat and a hood for covering an engine for driving a hydraulic pump for traveling and cargo handling. is there.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 5, in a battery-type counterbalance forklift, a battery unit 52 for supplying electric power to a traveling motor and a loading hydraulic pump driving motor is provided in a battery housing 51 below a seat 50. Accommodating. The battery unit 52 includes a plurality of batteries 5
Numeral 3 is integrally accommodated in the battery case 54, and the overall capacity is as large as possible in order to extend the operation time per charge as much as possible, and thus the volume is large. In the forklift shown in FIG. 5, the battery unit 52 is mounted so as to have a size that is the same as the width of the machine frame 55 in the left-right direction. The battery unit 52 can be replaced. The battery unit 52 can be taken out to the left or right side of the vehicle body with the crane or another forklift lifted slightly from the machine frame 55 and replaced. Can be.

A battery unit 52 mounted on a frame 55 is covered at the front with a front cross plate 57 located at the rear end of a floor 56, and has left and right sides forming side outer surfaces of a vehicle body. The upper side is covered with a hood 59 to which the seat 50 is fixed.

The hood 59 is opened and closed together with the seat 50 so that the upper surface of the battery unit 52 can be opened so that daily inspection and maintenance work such as replacement of the batteries 53 and replacement of the battery unit 52 can be performed. It has become. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the hood 59 is formed so as to have the full width in the left-right direction of the vehicle body so that the entire upper surface of the battery unit 52 can be opened.

The hood 59 has a rear end portion supported by a pair of left and right hinges 61 provided between the left and right rear pillars 60, and opens and closes around a rotation shaft on the rear end side. Then, the hood 59 is opened to a position where the hood 59 interferes with the rear pillar 60 or a position where the seat 50 interferes with the upper surface of the vehicle body rear portion 62 provided with a counter weight behind the left and right rear pillars 60. At this time, depending on the model, the hood 5
9 may interfere with a steering wheel (not shown) provided at the front of the driver's seat 50. In such a model, the steering is tilted forward to avoid the interference.

When the hood 59 is fully opened, the rear end of the hood 59 is located immediately above the battery 53 on the rear pillar 60 side of the battery unit 52. This is because, as described above, when the hood 59 is opened, the front end of the hood 59 may interfere with the steering, so that the position of the rotation axis of the hood 59 cannot be provided at a very high position. is there.

On the other hand, inspection and maintenance work on the battery unit 52 is usually performed from either the left or right side of the vehicle body. However, if the rear end of the hood 59 is located immediately above the battery 53 on the rear pillar 60 side of the battery unit 52, ,
There is a problem that inspection and maintenance work on the battery 53 is difficult.

In order to solve such a problem, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. Sho 56-134278, a seat is fixed and an engine for driving a hydraulic pump for traveling and cargo handling is housed. The hood formed so as to cover the upper part of the accommodation part to be formed may be a forklift adapted to be moved together with the seat to the upper side of the rear part of the vehicle body by a parallel four-bar linkage provided between the machine frame and the hood. Conceivable.

With such a forklift, when the hood covering the battery unit 52 is opened to the maximum,
Since the hood can be prevented from being located above the battery unit 52, the hood can be prevented from obstructing the inspection and maintenance work of the battery unit 52.

[0010]

However, in the forklift described above, it is necessary to provide two sets of long levers constituting a parallel four-bar linkage on both the left and right sides of the vehicle body. There is a problem that the number of parts and the number of assembling steps are increased as compared with an opening and closing mechanism that opens and closes the hood only with the hinge.

Further, each parallel four-bar linkage requires a large space in which the two sets of levers can move, but if this space is provided inside the vehicle body, a space for accommodating the battery unit in the center of the vehicle body, However, there is a problem that the space for accommodating the counterweight at the rear of the vehicle body is restricted.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to open a hood under a seat and to provide a serviceable portion provided below the seat with a body for inspection. When performing inspection and maintenance work from either the left or right side, a forklift equipped with a hood opening and closing mechanism that can facilitate inspection and maintenance work without opening the hood without increasing the number of parts, Another object of the present invention is to realize the present invention without restricting the accommodation space inside the vehicle body.

[0013]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 includes a hood that covers a serviced portion provided on a machine frame and has a seat provided on an upper surface. A seat is provided on the hood, and the hood opens and closes around a rotation axis on a rear end side of the hood;
In a forklift, a rear end of which is rotatably supported with respect to the machine frame so as to expose at least an upper side of the inspection / maintenance unit to the outside of the vehicle body when opened.
The hood is supported by the machine frame so as to rotate about an axis that is in a plane perpendicular to the roll axis of the vehicle body and that is inclined with respect to a horizontal axis in the plane, as a rotation axis.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the hood is provided with a pair of left and right rotary connecting members provided at different heights of the left and right rear pillars supporting the head guard. Supported by

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the invention, the inspection and maintenance unit includes a plurality of power supply units for supplying driving power to at least the traveling motor and the cargo hydraulic motor. A battery unit in which a battery is arranged in a battery case.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, side hoods are provided to cover the left and right side surfaces of the vehicle of the battery unit, respectively, and a height position of a rotation axis of the hood is higher. The side hood is supported by the machine frame so as to be switchable between a closed state covering the side surface and an open state in which the battery unit can be taken out to the side of the vehicle body.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, the part to be serviced and inspected is at least a part of an engine for driving a hydraulic pump for traveling and cargo handling.

(Operation) According to the first aspect of the present invention,
When the hood is opened, one side of the rear end of the hood on the left and right sides of the vehicle body is arranged at a position higher than the inspection-maintenance portion than the other side. Therefore, the rear end of the hood does not hinder the inspection and maintenance work from the side where the rear end of the hood is disposed at a higher position.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the first aspect is provided.
In addition to the effects of the invention described in (1), the hood is supported by both left and right rear pillars of the vehicle body so as to be openable and closable. Therefore, it is not necessary to newly provide a component for supporting one of the rear end portions of the hood at a position higher than the other at the rear portion of the vehicle body or the like.

According to the invention of claim 3, according to claim 1,
Alternatively, in addition to the function of the invention described in claim 2, when the hood is opened, one of the left and right sides of the vehicle body at the rear end of the hood is disposed at a higher position than the other side. Therefore, the rear end of the hood does not hinder the inspection and maintenance of the battery at the rear end of the hood.

According to the invention set forth in claim 4, according to claim 3,
In the invention described in (1), the battery unit can be taken out to the side of the vehicle body from the side where the rear end of the hood is disposed at a higher position.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the first aspect is provided.
Alternatively, in addition to the function of the invention described in claim 2, when the hood is opened, one of the left and right sides of the vehicle body at the rear end of the hood is disposed at a higher position than the other side. Therefore, the rear end of the hood does not hinder the inspection and maintenance work on the rear end side of the hood of the engine for driving the hydraulic pump for traveling and cargo handling.

[0023]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a battery type forklift will be described below with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a central portion of a vehicle body of a battery type counterbalance forklift (hereinafter, forklift). As shown in FIG. 2, a pair of left and right front pillars 12 supporting a head guard (not shown) provided above the driver's seat 11 are provided around a driver's seat 11 provided on a machine frame 10 of the forklift. Rear pillars 13a and 13b are provided.
On the rear side of the left and right rear pillars 13a and 13b, a vehicle body rear portion 14 in which a counter weight (not shown) is accommodated is provided.

In the driver's seat 11, a battery housing 16 is provided behind a floor 15 provided with a steering, a cargo handling lever, an accelerator pedal, a brake pedal, and the like (not shown). Is provided with a seat 17.

A front cross plate 18 is provided at the front of the battery housing 16 at the rear end of the floor 15. Side hoods 19a and 19b, which form the left and right outer surfaces of the vehicle body, are provided on the left and right sides of the battery housing 16. 19b are provided respectively. Further, an upper surface of the battery housing 16 is formed above the battery housing 16, and
A hood 20 to which is fixed is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front cross plate 18, the left and right side hoods 19a and 19b, and the hood 2
A battery unit 21 serving as an inspection / maintenance unit that supplies power to a traveling motor and a cargo pump motor (not shown) is accommodated in the battery accommodation unit 16 formed at 0.

The battery unit 21 has a plurality of batteries 23 integrally accommodated in a battery case 22 having an open upper side.
2 can be detached.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the hood 20 is formed by molding a plate having a uniform thickness, and has a flat upper surface and a concave lower surface. The hood 20 has a rear end supported rotatably with respect to the machine frame 10, and opens and closes around a rotation shaft on the rear end side of the hood 20. The upper surface is exposed outside the vehicle body. The hood 20 is supported by the machine frame 10 so as to rotate about an axis that is in a plane perpendicular to the roll axis of the vehicle body and that is inclined with respect to a horizontal axis in the plane, as a rotation axis.

In the present embodiment, the hood 20 comprises a pair of left and right rotary connecting members 24, 2 provided at different heights of the rear pillars 13a, 13b supporting the head guard.
5 is supported.

FIG. 3 shows the right pivot connecting member 24 provided on the right rear pillar 13a, and FIG.
3B shows a left-side rotation connecting member 25 provided in 3b.
As shown in FIG. 4, the left rotation connecting member 25 is provided on the front surface of the left rear pillar 13b. The left rotation connecting member 25 includes a left shaft support member 26 fixed to the front surface of the left rear pillar 13b, and an L-shaped left rotation member 27 fixed to the hood 20. The left shaft support member 26 is formed in a tubular shape, and is fixed at a position higher than the upper surface of the hood 20 by a predetermined height on the front surface of the left rear pillar 13b. The left rotating member 27 is provided at a fixed portion 28 fixed to the lower surface of the hood 20, a rotating portion 29 extending upward from a rear end of the fixed portion 28, and provided at an upper end of the rotating portion 29. The vehicle includes a pair of support portions 30 and a connection shaft 31 inserted between the support portions 30.

The left rotating member 27 is connected to the left shaft supporting member 26 by the connecting shaft 31 inserted through the pair of supporting portions 30 passing through the left shaft supporting member 26.
Are connected so as to rotate around the rotation axis. The connection shaft 31 is disposed on the left shaft support member 26 with respect to
The central axis is located on a plane orthogonal to the roll axis of the vehicle body, and is disposed on an axis inclined with respect to a horizontal axis in the plane.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the right turning connecting member 24 is provided on the front surface of the right rear pillar 13a, like the left turning connecting member 25. Right rotation connecting member 2
Reference numeral 4 denotes a right shaft support member 32 fixed to the front surface of the right rear pillar 13a, and an L-shaped right rotation member 33 fixed to the hood 20. Right shaft support member 32
Is fixed at a position higher than the left shaft support member 26 by a predetermined height on the front surface of the right rear pillar 13a. The right-hand rotating member 33 includes a fixing portion 34 fixed to the lower surface of the hood 20,
A rotating part 35 extending upward from the rear end of the rotating part 3;
5 has a pair of support portions 36 provided at the upper end, and a connection shaft 37 inserted between the two support portions 36.

The right rotating member 33 is connected to the right shaft supporting member 32 by passing a connecting shaft 37 inserted through a pair of supporting portions 36 through the right shaft supporting member 32.
Are connected so as to rotate around the rotation axis. The connection shaft 37 is disposed on an extension of the shaft on which the connection shaft 31 of the left-side rotation connection member 25 is disposed.
That is, the connection shaft 31 of the left-side rotation connection member 25 and the connection shaft 37 of the right-side rotation connection member 24 are on a plane perpendicular to the roll axis of the vehicle body, and are coaxial with the horizontal axis in the plane. Is placed on top.

The right side hood 19a provided on the right side of the vehicle body where the height position of the rotating shaft of the hood 20 is higher.
As shown in FIG. 1, the battery unit 21 is connected to the machine frame 10 so as to be switchable between a closed state covering the right side surface of the vehicle body and an open state in which the battery unit 21 can be taken out to the right side of the vehicle body. ing. Similarly, the left side frame 19b is also connected to the machine frame 10. The side hoods 19a and 19b are connected to the machine frame 10 by a known hinge mechanism. In the present embodiment, each side hood 19a, 19
b, the lower ends of the side hoods 19a, 19b are pivoted about the pivot shafts at the lower ends thereof.
Linked to FIG. 1 shows a state in which the right side hood 19a is in an open state and the left side hood 19b is in a closed state. Each side hood 19a, 1
9b is fixedly held in a closed state by a not-shown locking member provided on the inner surface thereof being locked by not-shown locking portions provided on the left and right sides of the battery case 22. ing.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the left side of the hood 20, a hook 38 for fixing the hood 20 to the left side hood 19b is provided. On the other hand, a catch 39 for locking the hook 38 is provided on the left side hood 19b. Similarly, a hook 40 is provided on the right side of the hood 20, and the right side hood 1 is provided.
9a is provided with a catch (not shown).

Then, as shown in FIG.
Is configured to rotate rearward of the vehicle body around the connection shafts 31 and 37 of the two rotation connection members 24 and 25 while the seat 17 is fixed. At this time, seat 17
Is set so as not to interfere with the left rear pillar 13b, the inclination angle corresponding to the horizontal plane of the rotation axis, the height of the rotation axis from the upper surface of the hood 20, and the like.

Next, the operation of the forklift constructed as described above will be described. When the hood 20 is opened to perform inspection and maintenance of the battery unit 21, as shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the rear end of the hood 20 is located at an upper position higher than the left side. Therefore, when the inspection and maintenance work is performed from the right side of the vehicle body where the rear end of the hood 20 is disposed at a higher position, the battery 2 at the rear end of the hood 20 is
The rear end of the hood 20 does not hinder the inspection and maintenance work for the hood 20.

To replace the battery unit 21,
When the hood 20 is fully opened and the right side hood 19a is changed from the closed state to the open state, the battery unit 21 can be taken out from the right side of the vehicle body where the rear end of the hood 20 is located at a higher position. Therefore,
The battery unit 21 can be taken out to the side of the vehicle body with the battery unit 21 slightly lifted by a crane or another forklift.

As described in detail above, according to the forklift of the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. (1) The hood 20 that covers the inspection and maintenance unit (battery unit) accommodated below the seat 17 is provided with an axis that is in a plane perpendicular to the roll axis of the vehicle body and that is inclined with respect to the horizontal axis in the plane. The machine frame 10 is rotated so as to rotate as a rotation axis.
Supported. Therefore, when the hood 20 is opened, the hood 2
Since the right and left sides of the vehicle body at the rear end of the vehicle body 0 are disposed at an upper position higher than the other side, the rear end of the hood 20 does not interfere with the inspection and maintenance work from the one side. As a result, when the hood 20 below the seat 17 is opened and the inspection / maintenance operation is performed from either the left or right side of the vehicle body to the inspection / maintenance part provided below the seat 17, the opened hood 20 becomes an obstacle. Inspection and maintenance work can be facilitated without becoming unnecessary. Further, as compared with the related art, the present invention can be carried out without increasing the number of parts, without limiting the accommodation space inside the vehicle body, and without deteriorating the appearance.

(2) The hood 20 is supported by a pair of left and right rotary connecting members 24 and 25 provided at different heights of the rear pillars 13a and 13b supporting the head guard. Therefore, the hood 20 is connected to both rear pillars 13a, 13a.
Since the hood 20 is supported to be openable and closable at b, the hood 20 can be supported without providing new components.

(3) Hood 20 to which seat 17 is fixed
A plurality of batteries 23 for supplying driving power to the traveling motor and the unloading hydraulic pump drive motor are integrally arranged in a battery case 22 under the battery unit 2.
1 was carried out on a forklift equipped with the same. Accordingly, the inspection and maintenance work can be easily performed without the rear end of the hood 20 obstructing the inspection and maintenance work of the battery 23 with respect to each battery 23.

(4) A side hood 19a is provided to cover the side surface of the battery unit 21 in which the height position of the rotation axis of the hood 20 is higher, and the side hood 19a is closed to cover the side surface of the battery unit 21. The battery unit 21 is supported by the machine frame 11 so as to be switchable to an open state in which the battery unit 21 can be taken out to the same side. Therefore, the hood 20
The battery unit 21 can be taken out to the side of the vehicle body from the side of the vehicle body in which the rear end portion is located at a higher position above, so that the battery unit 21 can be easily replaced.

The embodiment is not limited to the above embodiment, but may be modified as follows. ○ Rotating connecting members 24 and 25 are connected to each rear pillar 13a, 1
Instead of being provided on 3b, it may be provided on a support member provided so as to extend upward from the rear portion 14 of the vehicle body between the rear pillars 13a and 13b. In this case, it is necessary to newly provide a strong support member at the rear part of the vehicle body or at the rear pillar.

The present invention may be applied to a forklift having a structure in which the left and right sides of the battery unit 21 are exposed to the outside without the left and right side hoods 19a and 19b covering the battery unit 21.

Each of the side hoods 19a and 19b is not limited to the one whose lower end is connected to the machine frame 10 so that the lower end is opened and closed about a rotation axis extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body. The front end is connected to the machine frame 10 so as to open and close about a substantially vertical rotation axis on the front end side, or the rear end side is opened and closed about a substantially vertical rotation axis. The rear end may be connected to the machine frame 10. Further, each side hood may be completely removed from the vehicle body. In any case, the replacement of the battery unit 21 can be easily performed.

The hood 20 and the rear pillars 13a, 1
A damper stay for reducing the operation force required when the hood 20 is opened may be provided between the hood 20 and the rear portion 3b. In this case, when the hood 20 is opened, the hood 20 can be opened with a light operating force, and when the hood 20 is closed, the hood 20 can be prevented from closing suddenly.

The hood 20 and the rear pillars 13a, 1
A hood stay provided with a mechanism for automatically locking the hood 20 in the open state when the hood 20 is fully opened may be provided between the hood 20 and the rear portion 14 of the vehicle. In this case, the opened hood 20 can be prevented from unexpectedly closing due to an external force such as wind.

The seat 17 may be provided so as to be detached from the hood 20 before the hood 20 is opened. Alternatively, when the hood 20 is opened, the backrest is tilted to the seat side or temporarily shifted from the center in the left-right direction of the hood 20 so as not to interfere with the rear pillars 13a and 13b. Is also good. In each case, the seat 17 is the rear pillar 13
a, 13b, and the inclination angle of the rotation axis of the hood 20 with respect to the horizontal axis can be increased, so that one side of the rear end of the hood 20 on the left and right sides of the vehicle body is more than the other side. It can be located even higher. As a result, the opened hood 20 does not hinder the inspection and maintenance work more easily.

The hood 2 covering the battery unit 21
The present invention is not limited to the battery-type forklift provided with 0, and may be applied to an engine-type forklift provided with a hood 20 that covers at least a part of an engine for driving a traveling and cargo handling hydraulic pump. In this case, the rear end of the hood 20 can be prevented from obstructing the inspection and maintenance work of the ignition plug, the air cleaner, and the like of the engine for driving the hydraulic pump for traveling and cargo handling.

The technical ideas other than the claims which can be grasped from the embodiment will be described below together with their effects. (1) In the forklift according to any one of claims 2 to 5, each of the rotary connecting members has a shaft supporting member fixed to a front surface of a rear pillar and an L-shaped member fixed to the hood. A rotating member, the shaft supporting member is formed in a cylindrical shape, and is fixed at a position higher than the upper surface of the hood by a predetermined height on a front surface of the rear pillar, and the rotating member is provided on a lower surface of the hood. A fixed portion to be fixed, a rotating portion extending upward from a rear end of the fixed portion, a pair of supporting portions provided at an upper end of the rotating portion, and a connection inserted between the two supporting portions. A rotating shaft, wherein the rotating member is configured such that the connecting shaft inserted through the pair of supporting portions penetrates the coaxial supporting member with respect to the shaft supporting member, so that the connecting shaft is the rotating shaft. Each connection shaft of each rotation connection member that is connected so as to rotate around Is disposed on a plane whose central axis is orthogonal to the roll axis of the vehicle body and is inclined on a horizontal axis within the plane.

According to such a configuration, the present invention can be implemented with components having a simple configuration. (2) The forklift according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a dam stay provided between the hood and a rear pillar or a rear portion of the vehicle body for reducing an operation force required when the hood is opened. Provided.

According to such a configuration, when the hood is opened, the hood can be opened with a light operating force, and when the hood is closed, the hood is not suddenly closed. it can.

(3) In the forklift according to any one of claims 1 to 5, when the hood is fully opened between the hood and a rear pillar or a rear portion of the vehicle body, the hood is closed. A hood stay equipped with a mechanism for automatically locking in the open state is provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the opened hood from unexpectedly closing due to external force such as wind.

[0055]

According to the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, the hood under the seat is opened and the inspection and maintenance part provided below the seat is opened from either the left or right side of the vehicle body. When the inspection and maintenance work is performed, the opened hood does not interfere, and the inspection and maintenance work can be easily performed. Further, as compared with the related art, the present invention can be implemented without increasing the number of parts and without restricting the accommodation space inside the vehicle body.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the hood can be supported without providing new parts. According to the third aspect of the present invention, the hood does not become an obstacle during the inspection and maintenance work of the battery unit, so that the inspection and maintenance work can be easily performed.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, replacement of the battery unit can be easily performed. According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the hood does not hinder the inspection and maintenance of the engine for driving the hydraulic pump for traveling and cargo handling, and the inspection and maintenance work can be easily performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a battery accommodating portion of a forklift.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the same.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a left rotation member.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a right rotation member.

FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing a battery housing of a conventional forklift.

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference numeral 10: machine frame, 11: driver's seat, 13a: right rear pillar, 13b: left rear pillar, 19a: right side hood, 19b: left side hood, 20: hood, 2
1 ... Battery unit as inspection / maintenance part, 24 ... Right rotation connecting member, 25 ... Left rotation connecting member.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A hood that covers an inspection and maintenance part provided on a machine frame and has a seat provided on an upper surface thereof,
The hood opens and closes about a rotation axis on the rear end side of the hood, and when opened, the rear end rotates with respect to the machine frame so that at least the upper side of the inspection target maintenance portion is exposed outside the vehicle body. In the forklift movably supported, the hood is located on a plane perpendicular to a roll axis of the vehicle body, and the hood is rotated about an axis inclined with respect to a horizontal axis in the plane. Forklift supported by a frame. 2. The forklift according to claim 1, wherein the hood is supported by a pair of left and right rotary connecting members provided at different heights of left and right rear pillars supporting a head guard. 3. The maintenance unit to be inspected is a battery unit in which a plurality of batteries for supplying driving power to at least a traveling motor and a hydraulic motor for cargo handling are arranged in a battery case. The forklift described in. 4. A side hood for covering the left and right side surfaces of the vehicle of the battery unit, wherein the side hood having a higher height position of a rotation axis of the hood is closed to cover the side surface and the battery unit is closed. The forklift according to claim 3, wherein the forklift is supported by the machine frame so as to be switchable to an open state in which it can be taken out to a side of the vehicle body. 5. The forklift according to claim 1, wherein the inspection target portion is at least a part of an engine for driving a hydraulic pump for traveling and cargo handling.