Driver station unit for reach truck

Abstract

The invention relates to a driver station unit (2) for a reach truck (1), said driver station unit (2) comprising a driver station (F). The driver station unit (2) has a load-bearing support structure (20) comprising a left load-bearing support element (20a) and a right load-bearing support element (20b) and at least one load-bearing transverse connecting element (21a; 21b) connecting the left support element (20a) and the right support element (20b). 21b; 21c; 21c; 21d), the at least one non-bearing trim panel element (22a; 22b; 22c; 22c; 22d) is detachably fastened to the load-bearing support structure (20).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a driver work position unit for a reach truck, wherein the driver work position unit includes a driver work position. Background Art

[0002] A reach truck is generally configured with a vehicle chassis and a driver work position unit, and the driver work position unit can be installed and fixed on the vehicle chassis as an independent unit. The vehicle chassis includes a vehicle frame, drive wheels, load rollers arranged on wheel arms, a travel drive, a steering drive, hydraulic equipment, braking equipment, and a traction battery. On the vehicle chassis, a lift mast is movably arranged on the wheel arms in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Thus, the vehicle chassis has the main technical structural elements of a reach truck and is also referred to as a so-called rolling chassis.

[0003] The driver work position unit (in which the driver work position is arranged) that forms an independent unit is provided with main operating elements, such as a steering wheel, a pedal unit, operating elements, a driver's seat, and a storage box. Another function of the driver work position unit is to protect the driver in the driver work position unit, for example, against falling objects or tipping racks. For this protection function, the driver work position unit is vertically provided with a driver protection roof above. The driver work position unit provided with the driver protection roof is arranged and fixed on the vehicle chassis and is also referred to as a so-called top chassis.

[0004] In known reach trucks, the combination of the driver work position unit and the driver protection roof is composed of sheet metal elements welded to each other, such as sheet metal bends or stampings, which simultaneously form the corresponding trim elements of the driver work position unit, such as the right side wall, left side wall, front wall, and rear wall, and vertical supports are welded to these trim elements, and the vertical supports carry the driver protection roof and the driver protection roof is fixed to the vertical supports.

[0005] A reach truck composed of a vehicle chassis and a driver work position unit that forms an independent unit is known from DE 102005 012 879A1.

[0006] In reach trucks, there are significant differences in the combination consisting of the driver's workplace unit and the driver's protective roof. Due to various requirements for brand differentiation and special customer requirements, in known driver's workplace units made of sheet metal elements welded to each other (which at the same time form the trim elements of the driver's workplace unit such as the right side wall, left side wall, front wall and rear wall), some of the sheet blanks of the individual sheet metal elements forming the respective trim elements of the driver's workplace unit are usually implemented differently, such that a plurality of variants of the complete driver's workplace unit have to be formed and manufactured. In addition, the manufacturing costs of the sheet metal elements which at the same time form the trim elements are high, since the stiffness requirements and strength requirements of the driver's workplace unit can only be achieved by means of a correspondingly thick sheet thickness of the sheet metal elements and / or at the same time a complex pressing geometry of the sheet metal elements, which results in high material costs and high manufacturing costs for the driver's workplace unit. Moreover, due to the significant differences in the driver's workplace unit, high investment costs, equipment costs and setup costs are incurred during the manufacture of known driver's workplace units made of sheet metal elements welded to each other, which at the same time form the trim elements of the driver's workplace unit such as the right side wall, left side wall, front wall and rear wall. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The object on which the invention is based is to provide a driver's workplace unit of the type initially mentioned which is improved with respect to the abovementioned disadvantages.

[0008] According to the invention, this object is achieved by a driver's workplace unit having a load-bearing support structure which comprises a left load-bearing support element and a right load-bearing support element and at least one load-bearing transverse connecting element connecting the left support element and the right support element, wherein at least one non-load-bearing trim element can be detachably fixed to the load-bearing support structure.

[0009] In the sense of the invention, the support structure or the support element or the transverse connecting element is in particular regarded as a load-bearing support structure or a load-bearing support element or a load-bearing transverse connecting element which meets all the stiffness requirements, stability requirements and strength requirements of the driver's workplace unit.

[0010] The driver's workplace unit according to the invention has a modular structure by virtue of the load-bearing support structure and the trim elements detachably fixed to the support structure, which modular structure enables significant differences in the manufacture of the driver's workplace unit to be achieved in a simple manner.

[0011] Thus, according to the present invention, the driver's working position is made of a load-bearing support structure that can be manufactured simply and at low cost, such as a tube structure or a profile structure that can be fixed to the vehicle chassis. The load-bearing support structure includes a left load-bearing support element, a right load-bearing support element, and at least one load-bearing transverse connection element connecting the left support element and the right support element. Thus, the load-bearing support structure forms a "skeleton" and meets all requirements for the stiffness, stability, and strength of the driver's working position unit. For example, the need to improve stability, which is formed by corresponding customer requirements, can be advantageously adapted to the load-bearing support structure in a simple manner by means of support profiles, such as thicker wall thicknesses of tube profiles, when necessary. At least one non-load-bearing trim element is detachably fixed to the load-bearing support structure. Thus, the non-load-bearing trim element does not have to absorb and transmit any forces required for the stiffness, stability, and strength of the driver's working position unit, enabling the non-load-bearing trim element to be manufactured at relatively low cost and to be changed in a simple manner. In the present invention, the non-load-bearing trim element constituting the corresponding attachment can be implemented differently in a simple manner, for example, in terms of blank and / or shape and / or color, whereby functional and / or visual differentiation can be achieved in a simple manner. In addition, the requirements for the non-load-bearing trim element constituting the corresponding attachment are mainly of an optical nature, because the mechanical requirements for the rigidity, stability, and strength of the driver's working position unit are already fully met by the load-bearing support structure. This opens up the possibility of manufacturing trim elements at low cost from a thinner sheet thickness or from alternative materials, such as plastics. Thus, significantly more possibilities for achieving visual and functional differentiation are obtained from the customer's perspective. Therefore, with the aid of the present invention, a large difference in the driver's working position unit can be provided in a simple and cost-effective manner.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the load-bearing support structure is provided with a fixing interface by means of which the driver's working position unit can be detachably fixed to the vehicle chassis of a reach truck. Thus, the driver's working position unit formed by the load-bearing support structure can be fixed and installed on the vehicle chassis of a reach truck in a simple manner.

[0013] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the trim element is configured as the left side wall and / or the right side wall and / or the rear wall of the driver's working position unit. The left side wall preferably delimits the driver's working position towards the left side of the vehicle. The right side wall preferably delimits the driver's working position towards the right side of the vehicle. The rear wall preferably delimits the driver's working position towards the rear side limit of the reach truck, and an access opening is formed in the rear wall, which can enable the driver to enter / exit the driver's working position.

[0014] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the transverse connecting element is configured as a front wall. With the transverse connecting element configured as a front wall, a high stability of the load-bearing support structure can be achieved in a simple manner, and the transverse connecting element connects and reinforces the left support element and the right support element.

[0015] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the transverse connecting element is configured as a front transverse support and / or a rear transverse support. With the transverse connecting element configured as a front transverse support, a high stability of the load-bearing support structure can be achieved in a simple manner, and this transverse connecting element connects and reinforces the left support element and the right support element. With the transverse connecting element configured as a rear transverse support, a high stability of the load-bearing support structure can be achieved in a simple manner, and this transverse connecting element connects and reinforces the left support element and the right support element. In addition, through the corresponding configuration of the rear transverse support, an ergonomically favorable access opening can be provided in a simple manner, and this access opening enables the driver to enter / exit the driver's working position ergonomically.

[0016] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the trim element is detachably fixed to the load-bearing support structure by means of at least one threaded connection and / or at least one clip connection and / or at least one hook connection. In particular, a combination of multiple of these connection types can also be considered. Thus, for example, the trim element can be detachably fixed to the load-bearing support structure by means of a hook connection and a threaded connection, whereby a simple and rapid installation of the trim element can be achieved. For this purpose, the load-bearing support structure is provided, for example, with riveted nuts for fixing screws or receiving holes at different positions as interfaces for the trim element to be installed.

[0017] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the load-bearing support structure is provided with a fixing interface, on which at least one of the following components is fixed:

[0018] - driver's seat

[0019] - steering operation unit, in particular steering wheel

[0020] - arm support, in particular armrest

[0021] - floor panel, in particular floor panel with at least one pedal

[0022] - operating element, in particular at least one operating lever

[0023] - display element, in particular display screen

[0024] - electronic device bracket

[0025] Thereby, the above-mentioned components can be arranged and fixed to the load-bearing support structure in a simple manner.

[0026] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the load-bearing support structure is provided with a driver's protective roof.

[0027] The driver's protective roof can be rigidly connected to the load-bearing support structure, for example, by welding.

[0028] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the left support element and the right support element are respectively provided with fixing interfaces in the upper vertical region, by means of which the driver's protective roof is detachably fixed to the support element. Thus, it can be realized in a simple manner that different variants of the driver's protective roof, such as a support roof with a metal support or a glass roof, are fixed to the load-bearing support structure, so that the differences in the driver's working position unit in different implementation aspects of the driver's protective roof can also be provided in a simple manner.

[0029] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the left load-bearing support element and the right load-bearing support element respectively include a front vertical support member and a rear vertical support member connected to each other by means of at least one longitudinal support member. Therefore, the left load-bearing support element and the right load-bearing support element form a ladder-shaped or truss-shaped support structure, which can be manufactured in a simple manner so as to meet the mechanical requirements for the stiffness, stability, and strength of the driver's working position unit.

[0030] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the front vertical support members and the rear vertical support members of the right support element and the left support element are connected to each other by means of an upper longitudinal support member in the upper vertical region, wherein the upper longitudinal support member is provided with a fixing interface, by means of which the driver's protective roof is detachably fixed to the support element. Thus, a simple structure of the two support elements with few components is achieved, because the vertical support members rise vertically so that a fixing interface can be constructed on the upper longitudinal support member, on which the driver's protective roof is detachably fixed to the support element.

[0031] According to an alternative and equally preferred embodiment of the present invention, the front vertical support members and the rear vertical support members of the right support element and the left support element are connected to each other by means of an upper longitudinal support member in the upper region, wherein the left load-bearing support element and the right load-bearing support element respectively include load-bearing elements fixed to the upper longitudinal support member, and wherein the load-bearing elements are provided with fixing interfaces in the upper vertical region, by means of which the driver's protective roof is detachably fixed to the support element. Therefore, the left load-bearing support element and the right load-bearing support element are respectively provided with load-bearing elements extending vertically upward, and the driver's protective roof is detachably fixed to the load-bearing elements. Thus, the modularity and differences of the driver's working position unit are further improved, because load-bearing elements with different configurations can be used on the two support elements in a simple manner.

[0032] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the load-bearing element is configured as a tubular profile. With the load-bearing element configured as a tubular profile, the mechanical requirements for the rigidity, stability, and strength of the driver protection roof fixed to the driver's work position unit can be met in a simple manner.

[0033] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the vertical support members are respectively configured as tubular profiles or angle profiles. Thus, the mechanical requirements for the rigidity, stability, and strength of the driver's work position unit can be met in a simple manner.

[0034] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the longitudinal support member is configured as a tubular profile or an angle profile. Thus, the mechanical requirements for the rigidity, stability, and strength of the driver's work position unit can be met in a simple manner.

[0035] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the left load-bearing support element and the right load-bearing support element are respectively configured as welded structures. In such a welded structure, the front vertical support member, the rear vertical support member, and at least one longitudinal support member constituting the left or right support element are welded to each other. Thus, the mechanical requirements for the rigidity, stability, and strength of the driver's work position unit can be met in a simple manner and the corresponding support elements can be manufactured in a simple manner. Alternatively, it can also be considered to implement the left or right support element composed of the front vertical support member, the rear vertical support member, and at least one longitudinal support member as a threaded structure in which the vertical support member and the longitudinal support member are screwed together or as a plug-in structure in which the vertical support member and the longitudinal support member are connected to each other through a plug-in connecting member.

[0036] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the front wall is connected to the left load-bearing support element and the right load-bearing support element by means of a welded connection. Thus, the mechanical requirements for the rigidity, stability, and strength of the driver's work position unit can be met in a simple manner.

[0037] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the front transverse support member and / or the rear transverse support member are respectively connected to the left load-bearing support element and the right load-bearing support element by means of a threaded connection or a welded connection. Thus, the mechanical requirements for the rigidity, stability, and strength of the driver's work position unit can be met in a simple manner.

[0038] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the transverse connecting element is configured as a tubular profile or an angle profile.

[0039] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the non-load-bearing trim element is configured as a sheet member, in particular a metal sheet, or as a plastic member, in particular a plastic sheet. Since the trim element does not absorb and transmit any forces required for the stiffness, stability and strength of the driver's work position unit, the trim element can be constructed in a cost-effective structural form as a sheet member, in particular a thin metal sheet, or a plastic member, in particular a plastic sheet.

[0040] The invention also relates to a reach truck, comprising a vehicle chassis and a driver's work position unit according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the vehicle chassis comprises running gear wheels, a running drive and a steering drive, and wherein the driver's work position unit can be detachably fixed to the vehicle chassis.

[0041] The reach truck has the advantages already described with regard to the driver's work position unit.

[0042] The invention has a series of advantages.

[0043] The load-bearing support structure of the driver's work position unit constitutes a "skeleton" consisting of tubular profiles and / or angle profiles. The load-bearing support structure can be modularly extended with non-load-bearing trim elements that are detachably fixed to the load-bearing support structure, and these trim elements can be different.

[0044] The load-bearing support structure is divided into sections that can be different by means of a left support element, a right support element and at least one transverse connecting element, whereby different driver's work position units can be assembled and manufactured in a simple manner.

[0045] The invention enables cost-effective manufacture of the driver's work position unit.

[0046] Cost-effective and commonly available standard profiles can be used as the tubular profiles and / or angle profiles for the load-bearing support structure.

[0047] The driver's work position unit according to the invention can be constructed in a simple manner such that the mechanical requirements for the rigidity, stability and strength of the driver's work position unit are met. Higher requirements, such as higher stability, can be easily adapted by using thicker tube material.

[0048] The driver's work position unit according to the invention provides a high degree of flexibility in a simple manner for various customer, design and market requirements.

[0049] The driver's working position unit according to the invention can also be replaced simply and at low cost, for example, replacing trim elements subsequently, or simply and at low cost repairing damaged trim elements, for example, after an accident. Therefore, the driver's working position unit according to the invention enables simple subsequent modular retrofitting. The modular structure of the driver's working position unit enables simple repair, especially when the vehicle body is damaged, by replacing the damaged trim elements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0050] The additional advantages and details of the invention are explained in more detail based on the embodiments shown in the drawings. Shown here are:

[0051] Figure 1 : A three-dimensional rear view of a reach truck with a first embodiment of the driver's working position unit according to the invention,

[0052] Figure 2 : Figure 1 Another three-dimensional rear view of the reach truck,

[0053] Figure 3 : Figure 1 and Figure 2 A first three-dimensional view of the driver's working position unit,

[0054] Figure 4 : Figure 1 and Figure 2 A second three-dimensional view of the driver's working position unit,

[0055] Figure 5 : Figures 1 to 4 An exploded view of the driver's working position unit,

[0056] Figure 6 : A three-dimensional view of a second embodiment of the driver's working position unit according to the invention,

[0057] Figure 7 : Figure 6 A side view of the driver's working position unit looking towards the left side wall,

[0058] Figure 8 : Figure 6 and Figure 7 A side view of the driver's working position unit looking towards the right side wall,

[0059] Figure 9 : Figures 6 to 8 An exploded view of the driver's working position unit,

[0060] Figure 10 : A three-dimensional view of a third embodiment of the driver's working position unit according to the invention,

[0061] Figure 11 :Figure 10 Side view of the driver's work position unit looking towards the left side wall

[0062] Figure 12 : Figure 10 and Figure 11 Side view of the driver's work position unit looking towards the right side wall

[0063] Figure 13 : Figures 10 to 12 Exploded view of the driver's work position unit

[0064] Figure 14 : Figures 10 to 13 Detail view of the driver's work position unit

[0065] Figure 15 : Figures 10 to 15 Driver's work position unit without trim elements shown

[0066] Figure 16 : Figure 15 Driver's work position unit with a mounted driver's overhead guard, and

[0067] Figure 17 : The Figures 10 to 16 driver's work position unit in an exploded view of the load-bearing support structure Detailed Description

[0068] In Figure 1 and Figure 2 there is shown a reach truck 1 with a driver's work position unit 2 according to the invention

[0069] Figures 3 to 5 Shows a first embodiment of the driver's work position unit 2 according to the invention Figures 6 to 9 Shows a second embodiment of the driver's work position unit 2 according to the invention Figures 10 to 17 Shows a third embodiment of the driver's work position unit 2 according to the invention

[0070] In Figures 1 to 17 the same components are provided with the same reference numerals

[0071] Figure 1 and Figure 2 the reach truck 1 has a vehicle chassis 3 and a driver's work position unit 2. As will be explained later, the driver's work position unit 2 can be detachably fixed to the vehicle chassis 3 as an independent unit

[0072] The vehicle chassis 3 has a vehicle frame 4 that is U-shaped in a top view, and the vehicle frame has two side wheel arms 4a, 4b. The vehicle frame 4 is provided with running mechanism wheels, which include a steerable drive wheel 5 arranged in the middle along the vehicle transverse direction and working rollers (not shown in detail) respectively arranged on the front end regions of the wheel arms 4a, 4b. The vehicle chassis 3 is provided with a running drive 6 for driving the drive wheel 5, such as an electric running motor, and a steering drive 7 for deflecting the drive wheel 5, such as an electric steering motor. An elevating bracket (not shown in detail) is movably arranged between the two wheel arms 4a, 4b along the vehicle longitudinal direction. The vehicle chassis 3 is also provided with a hydraulic device, which includes an electric pump unit and supplies pressure medium to the hydraulic consumption devices of the elevating bracket. The vehicle chassis 3 is also provided with a braking device (not shown in detail), by means of which the reach truck 1 can be braked. In addition, the vehicle chassis 3 is also provided with a traction battery 8, which supplies electrical energy to the running drive 6, the steering drive 7 and the hydraulic device.

[0073] The driver's work position unit 2 stands upright on the vehicle chassis 3 as an independent unit.

[0074] The driver's work position unit 2 includes a driver's work position F. The driver's work position unit 2 is bounded on the left vehicle outside by a left wall SL. The driver's work position unit 2 is bounded on the right vehicle outside by at least one right wall SR. The driver's work position unit 2 is bounded forward in the direction of the traction battery 8 by a front wall VW. The driver's work position unit 2 is bounded backward by a rear wall RW. In the illustrated embodiment, the rear wall RW extends on the right vehicle half, whereby an access opening is formed at the rear of the vehicle on the left vehicle half, and this access opening enables the driver to enter / exit the driver's work position F. The driver's work position unit 2 is bounded vertically upward by a driver protection roof SD, which protects the driver in the driver's work position F from falling parts. The driver's work position unit 2 is bounded vertically downward in the left vehicle half by a floor panel BP, and the floor panel can be provided with pedals, such as a running pedal and / or a braking pedal.

[0075] The driver's seat 10 is arranged in the driver's work position unit 2. In the illustrated embodiment, the driver's seat 10 is arranged in the right vehicle half. The running drive 6 and the steering drive 7 are arranged below the driver's seat 10.

[0076] A steering operation unit 11 is also arranged in the driver's work position unit 2. In the illustrated embodiment, the steering operation unit 11 is constituted by a steering wheel.

[0077] An arm support 12, such as an armrest, is also arranged in the driver's work position unit 2, and the armrest is provided with an operating element 13, such as an operating lever configured as a joystick.

[0078] The driver's working position unit 2 is also provided with an electronic device bracket 15. In the illustrated embodiment, the electronic device bracket 15 is formed by a trough-shaped receiving part which is arranged vertically above the traction battery 8 on the front side of the driver's working position unit 2 and forms an installation space for the electrical and / or electronic components of the reach truck 1.

[0079] As shown in connection with Figures 3 to 17 the driver's working position unit 2 has a load-bearing support structure 20. The load-bearing support structure 20 includes a left load-bearing support element 20a and a right load-bearing support element 20b as well as at least one load-bearing transverse connection element 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d connecting the left support element 20a and the right support element 20b. At least one non-load-bearing trim element 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d is detachably fixed to the load-bearing support structure 20.

[0080] The load-bearing support structure 20 is provided with a fixing interface 25 by means of which the driver's working position unit 2 can be detachably fixed to the vehicle chassis 3 of the reach truck 1. In the illustrated embodiment, corresponding flange plates 26 forming the fixing interface 25 are arranged in the vertical lower end regions of the left support element 20a and the right support element 20b for a fixed threaded connection.

[0081] In the illustrated embodiment, the trim element 22a is configured as a left side wall SL.

[0082] In Figures 3 to 5 the embodiment, the trim element 22b is configured as a right side wall SR and a rear wall RW.

[0083] In Figures 6 to 17 the embodiment, the trim element 22b is configured as a rear wall RW, and the trim element 22d is configured as a right side wall SR.

[0084] In Figures 3 to 17 the embodiment, the trim element 22c is configured as another right side wall SR arranged vertically above the trim element 22b or 22d.

[0085] In Figures 3 to 17 the embodiment, the transverse connection element 21a is configured as a front wall VW. The front wall VW is preferably made of a metal plate.

[0086] In Figures 3 to 17 the embodiment, the transverse connection element 21b is configured as a front transverse support, and the transverse connection element 21c is configured as a rear transverse support.

[0087] The transverse connecting elements 21a, 21b each have a lower section in the left vehicle half in the vertical direction, on which the floor panel BP is arranged, and a higher section in the right vehicle half in the vertical direction, on which the driver's seat 10 is arranged.

[0088] In Figures 3 to 5 the embodiment of, another transverse connecting element 21d is provided, which is configured as another front transverse support and is arranged vertically above the front transverse support formed by the transverse connecting element 21b.

[0089] The load-bearing support structure 20 is provided with corresponding fixing interfaces, and the driver's seat 10, the steering operation unit 11, the arm support 12 with the operating element 13, the floor panel BP, the electronic device bracket 15, and possibly existing display elements, such as a display screen, are fixed to these fixing interfaces.

[0090] The load-bearing support structure 20 is provided with a driver's head protection SD.

[0091] In Figures 1 to 5 a first embodiment of the driver's head protection SD is shown, according to which the driver's head protection SD is configured as a glass roof. The driver's head protection SD implemented as a glass roof has a surrounding metal frame 27, into which a glass plate (not shown in detail) can be installed.

[0092] In Figures 6 to 17 a second embodiment of the driver's head protection SD is shown, according to which the driver's head protection SD is configured as a support roof. The driver's head protection SD implemented as a support roof has a surrounding metal frame 27, which is provided with metal supports 28 extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction.

[0093] The left support element 20a and the right support element 20b are each provided with fixing interfaces 30 in the upper vertical region, by means of which the driver's head protection SD is detachably fixed to the support elements 20a, 20b, for example by means of fixing threads.

[0094] The left load-bearing support element 20a includes a front vertical support 30a and a rear vertical support 30b connected to each other by means of at least one longitudinal support 31a, 31b. The longitudinal supports 31a, 31b are arranged spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction.

[0095] The right load-bearing support element 20b similarly includes a front vertical support 30a and a rear vertical support 30b connected to each other by means of at least one longitudinal support 31a, 31b, similar to the left load-bearing support element 20a. The longitudinal supports 31a, 31b are arranged spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction.

[0096] InFigures 3 to 5 In the embodiment, the front longitudinal supports 30a and the rear longitudinal supports 30b of the two support elements 20a, 20b are respectively configured as profile tubes, such as rectangular tubes.

[0097] In Figures 3 to 5 the embodiment, the longitudinal supports 31a, 31b of the two support elements 20a, 20b are respectively configured as profile tubes, such as rectangular tubes.

[0098] In Figures 3 to 5 the embodiment, the longitudinal supports 30a, 30b of the two support elements 20a, 20b respectively extend vertically upwards into the region of the driver's head protection roof SD. In Figures 3 to 5 the embodiment, the longitudinal support 31b is arranged in the upper region of the respective support elements 20a, 20b and forms an upper longitudinal support 31b, which respectively connects the front longitudinal support 30a and the rear longitudinal support 30b of the respective support elements 20a, 20b.

[0099] In Figures 3 to 5 the embodiment, the upper longitudinal supports 31b of the left support element 20a and the right support element 20b are respectively provided with fixing interfaces 30, by means of which the driver's head protection roof SD is detachably fixed to the support elements 20a, 20b. The fixing interfaces 30 can be constituted by respective receiving holes for fixing screws, by means of which the driver's head protection roof SD, which can be configured as a glass roof or a support roof, can be detachably fixed to the two upper longitudinal supports 31b.

[0100] In Figures 6 to 17 the embodiment, the front longitudinal supports 30a and the rear longitudinal supports 30b of the two support elements 20a, 20b are respectively configured as angle profiles.

[0101] In Figures 6 to 17 the embodiment, the longitudinal supports 31a, 31b of the two support elements 20a, 20b are respectively configured as angle profiles.

[0102] In Figures 6 to 17 the embodiment, the longitudinal supports 30a, 30b of the two support elements 20a, 20b respectively extend vertically into the region of the electronic device bracket 15. In Figures 10 to 17 the embodiment, the electronic device bracket 15 is not shown in detail, and its structure corresponds to Figures 6 to 9 the electronic device bracket 15. In Figures 6 to 17 the embodiment, the longitudinal support 31b is arranged in the upper region of the respective support elements 20a, 20b and forms an upper longitudinal support 31b that respectively connects the front vertical support 30a and the rear vertical support 30b of the respective support elements 20a, 20b.

[0103] In Figures 6 to 17 the embodiment, the left load-bearing support element 20a and the right load-bearing support element 20b each include load-bearing elements 35a, 35b extending vertically upward, which are fixed to the upper longitudinal support member 31b. Among them, the load-bearing elements 35a, 35b are provided with fixing interfaces 30 in the vertical upper region. By means of this fixing interface, the driver's protection roof SD can be detachably fixed to the support elements 20a, 20b.

[0104] The fixing interfaces 30 are preferably each constituted by flange plates 36 arranged at the upper end portions of the load-bearing elements 35a, 35b. The flange plates are provided with corresponding receiving holes for fixing screws. By means of this receiving hole, the driver's protection roof SD, which can be configured as a glass roof or a support roof, can be detachably fixed to the flange plate 36.

[0105] In Figures 6 to 17 the embodiment, the support elements 20a, 20b have a modular structure, which is different in terms of the implementation of the load-bearing elements 35a, 35b.

[0106] In Figures 6 to 9 the embodiment, the load-bearing element 35a of the left support element 20a is constituted by two load-bearing tubes 40a, 40b. The load-bearing tubes 40a and 40b are preferably each configured as tube profiles with a circular cross-section. The load-bearing element 35b of the right support element 20b is arranged obliquely forward. The load-bearing element 35b of the right support element 20b is preferably constituted by a tube profile with a rectangular cross-section.

[0107] In Figures 10 to 17 the embodiment, the load-bearing element 35a of the left support element 20a is constituted by two load-bearing tubes 40a, 40b. The load-bearing tubes 40a, 40b are preferably configured as tube profiles. Among them, the load-bearing tube 40a has a rectangular cross-section, and the load-bearing tube 40b has a circular cross-section. The load-bearing element 35b of the right support element 20b is arranged obliquely backward. The load-bearing element 35b of the right support element 20b is preferably constituted by a tube profile with a rectangular cross-section.

[0108] In Figure 14 One embodiment of detachably fixing the non-load-bearing trim elements 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d to the support element 20a or 20b is shown. Figure 14 It shows that the non-load-bearing trim element 22a constituting the left side wall SL is fixed to the left support element 20a.

[0109] In the shown embodiment, a combination of at least one threaded connection SV and / or at least one hook connection HV is provided for fixing the trim element 22a to the support element 20a.

[0110] The hook connection HV includes at least one slotted notch 50 in the support element 20a. In the illustrated embodiment, the slotted notch is arranged vertically and the fixing hook 51 mounted on the inner side of the trim element 22a can be positively inserted into the slotted notch. In the illustrated embodiment, the slotted notch 50 is formed in the lower longitudinal support 31a of the support element 20a.

[0111] The threaded connection SV includes one or more threaded sleeves 52. The threaded sleeves are arranged on the inner side of the trim element 22a and the screw 53 arranged in the receiving hole of the support element 20a can be screwed into the threaded sleeves to fix the trim element 22a on the support element 20a.

[0112] Other trim elements 22b, 22c, 22d, 22e can be fixed to the support structure 20 in a corresponding manner.

[0113] In Figures 3 to 17 the embodiment, the left - bearing support element 20a and the right - bearing support element 20b are respectively constructed as welded structures.

[0114] For this purpose, the front vertical support 30a, the rear vertical support 30b and the longitudinal supports 31a, 31b are welded to each other.

[0115] In Figures 6 to 17 the embodiment, in addition to the lower longitudinal support 31a and the upper longitudinal support 31b, the right - bearing support element 20b is also provided with an intermediate longitudinal support 31c arranged vertically between the longitudinal supports 31a, 31b, and this intermediate longitudinal support is also welded to the front vertical support 30a and the rear vertical support 30b.

[0116] In addition, in Figures 6 to 17 the embodiment, the bearing element 35a is welded to the left - bearing support element 20a, and the bearing element 35b is welded to the right - bearing support element 20b. Wherein, flange plates 36 are respectively welded to the upper ends of the bearing elements 35a, 35b.

[0117] In Figures 3 to 17 the embodiment, the transverse connection elements 21a constituting the front wall VW are respectively connected to the left - bearing support element 20a and the right - bearing support element 20b by means of welded connections.

[0118] In Figures 3 to 5 the embodiment, the transverse connection elements 21b, 21c, 21d are respectively connected to the left - bearing support element 20a and the right - bearing support element 20b by means of welded connections.

[0119] In Figures 3 to 5In the embodiment, the transverse connecting elements 21b, 21c, 21d are each configured as tubular profiles.

[0120] In Figures 6 to 17 the embodiment, the transverse connecting element 21b is configured as an angle profile or flat steel, which is connected to the left load-bearing support element 20a and the right load-bearing support element 20b and the transverse connecting element 21a forming the front wall VW by welding connections respectively.

[0121] In Figures 6 to 17 the embodiment, the transverse connecting element 21c is connected to the left load-bearing support element 20a and the right load-bearing support element 20b by threaded connections respectively.

[0122] Figures 6 to 17 In the embodiment, the transverse connecting element 21c is configured as a tubular profile.

[0123] In Figures 6 to 17 the embodiment, the trim elements 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d are configured as sheet members, such as thin metal sheets, or alternatively as plastic members, such as plastic sheets.

[0124] In Figures 6 to 9 the embodiment and Figures 10 to 17 the embodiment, the trim elements 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d also differ in terms of shape, blank and / or color.

[0125] In Figures 6 to 9 the embodiment and Figures 10 to 17 the embodiment, the fixing points of the trim elements 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d are preferably configured at the same positions.

[0126] In Figures 1 to 17 the embodiment, the electronic device bracket 15 is preferably fixed to the left load-bearing support element 20a, the right load-bearing support element 20b and the transverse connecting element 21a forming the front wall VW connected to the two support elements 20a, 20b by means of a threaded connection as a fixing interface.

[0127] In Figures 1 to 17 the embodiment, the driver's seat 10 is fixed to the transverse connecting elements 21b, 21c, which are provided with corresponding fixing interfaces, such as for fixing screws.

[0128] In Figures 1 to 17 the embodiment, the floor panel BP is fixed to the transverse connecting elements 21b, 21c, which are provided with corresponding fixing interfaces, such as for fixing screws.

[0129] As can be seen from Figures 3 to 17As can be seen, the load-bearing support structure 20 has a modular structure and consists of two support elements 20a, 20b and transverse connecting elements 21a, 21b, 21c or 21d.

[0130] In Figures 6 to 9 and Figures 10 to 17 embodiments, the transverse connecting elements 21a, 21b, 21c are preferably constructed as identical parts.

[0131] In Figures 6 to 9 and Figures 10 to 17 embodiments, the left support element 20a and the right support element 20b are preferably identical except for different load-bearing elements 35a or 35b. Thus, except for different load-bearing elements 35a or 35b, the left support element 20a and the right support element 20b can be composed of identical parts, wherein Figures 6 to 9 and Figures 10 to 17 the vertical support members 30a, 30b and the longitudinal support members 31a, 31b of the left support element 20a are preferably constructed as identical parts, and wherein Figures 6 to 9 and Figures 10 to 17 the vertical support members 30a, 30b and the longitudinal support members 31a, 31b, 31c of the right support element 20a are preferably constructed as identical parts. Thus, the support elements 20a, 20b can be differentiated and modularized in a simple manner by different load-bearing elements 35a, 35b.

[0132] Figures 3 to 17 The modular and load-bearing support structure 20 can be provided with various driver protection roofs FD in a modular manner, such as a support roof or a glass roof.

[0133] In addition, different non-load-bearing trim elements 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d can be detachably fixed to Figures 3 to 17 the modularly constructed, load-bearing support structure 20 in a simple manner, and the trim elements can be differentiated in terms of shape and / or blank and / or color.

Claims

1. A driver workstation unit (2) for a reach forklift (1), wherein: The driver workstation unit (2) includes a driver workstation (F), and is characterized in that the driver workstation unit (2) has a load-bearing support structure (20), the load-bearing support structure includes a left load-bearing support element (20a) and a right load-bearing support element (20b) and at least one load-bearing transverse connecting element (21a; 21b; 21c; 21d) connecting the left support element (20a) and the right support element (20b), wherein at least one non-load-bearing trim element (22a; 22b; 22c; 22d) is detachably fixed to the load-bearing support structure (20).

2. The driver workstation unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The load-bearing support structure (20) is provided with a fixing interface (25), by means of which the driver workstation unit (2) can be detachably fixed on the vehicle chassis (3) of the reach truck (1).

3. The driver workstation unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The trim element (22a; 22b; 22c; 22d) is configured as a left side wall (SL) and / or a right side wall (SR) and / or a rear wall (RW) of the driver's workstation unit (2).

4. The driver workstation unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The transverse connecting element (21a) is designed as a front wall (VW).

5. The driver workstation unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The transverse connecting element (21a; 21b; 21c; 21d) is configured as a front transverse support and / or a rear transverse support.

6. The driver workstation unit according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The panel element (22a; 22b; 22c; 22d) is detachably fastened to the load-bearing support structure (20) by means of at least one screw connection (SV) and / or by means of at least one clip connection and / or by means of at least one hook connection (HV).

7. The driver workstation unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The load-bearing support structure (20) is provided with a fixing interface, on which at least one of the following components is fixed: -Driver's seat (10) - Steering operating unit (11) - Arm support (12) -Base Plate (BP) - Operating elements (13) -Display components -Electronic device bracket.

8. The driver workstation unit according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The load-bearing support structure (20) is provided with a driver protection roof (SD).

9. The driver workstation unit according to claim 8, characterized in that: The left supporting element (20a) and the right supporting element (20b) are respectively provided with a fixing interface (30) in the vertical upper region, by means of which the driver protection top (SD) is detachably fixed to the supporting elements (20a, 20b).

10. The driver workstation unit according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The left load-bearing support element (20a) and the right load-bearing support element (20b) respectively include a front vertical support member (30a) and a rear vertical support member (30b), and the front vertical support member and the rear vertical support member are connected to each other by means of at least one longitudinal support member (31a; 31b; 31c).

11. The driver workstation unit according to claim 10, characterized in that: The front vertical support (30a) and the rear vertical support (30b) of the right support element (20a) and the left support element (20b) are connected to each other in the vertical upper area by means of an upper longitudinal support (31b), wherein the upper longitudinal support (31b) is provided with a fixing interface (30), by means of which the driver protection top (SD) is detachably fixed to the support elements (20a, 20b).

12. The driver workstation unit according to claim 10, characterized in that: The front vertical support (30a) and the rear vertical support (30b) of the right support element (20a) and the left support element (20b) are connected to each other in the upper area by means of an upper longitudinal support (31b), wherein the left-bearing support element (20a) and the right-bearing support element (20b) respectively include a bearing element (35a; 35b), which is fixed to the upper longitudinal support (31b), wherein the bearing element (35a; 35b) is provided with a fixing interface (30) in the vertical upper area, by means of which the driver protection top (SD) is detachably fixed to the support elements (20a, 20b).

13. The driver workstation unit according to claim 12, characterized in that: The support element (35a; 35b) is designed as a tubular profile.

14. The driver workstation unit according to any one of claims 10 to 13, characterized in that: The vertical supports (30a; 30b) are constructed as tube profiles or angle profiles.

15. The driver workstation unit according to any one of claims 10 to 14, characterized in that: The longitudinal supports (31a; 31b; 31c) are constructed as tube profiles or angle profiles.

16. The driver workstation unit according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that: The left-bearing support element (20a) and the right-bearing support element (20b) are respectively constructed as welded structures.

17. The driver workstation unit according to any one of claims 4 to 16, characterized in that: The front wall (VW) is connected to the left-bearing support element (20a) and the right-bearing support element (20b) respectively by means of a welding connection.

18. The driver workstation unit according to any one of claims 5 to 17, characterized in that: The front transverse support (21a; 21b; 21d) and / or the rear transverse support (21b) are connected to the left-bearing support element (20a) and the right-bearing support element (20b) respectively by means of a screw connection or a welding connection.

19. The driver workstation unit according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that: The transverse connecting elements (21a; 21b; 21c; 21d) are designed as tube profiles or angle profiles.

20. The driver workstation unit according to any one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that: The trim element (22a; 22b; 22c; 22d) is designed as a sheet metal component, in particular a metal sheet, or as a plastic component, in particular a plastic sheet.

21. A reach truck (1) comprising a vehicle chassis (3) and a driver workstation unit (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the vehicle chassis comprises a running gear wheel (5), a travel drive (6) and a steering drive (7), wherein: The driver workstation unit (2) can be detachably fixed on the vehicle chassis (3).

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