Electric forklift with foldable storage type pallet fork

By setting up hydraulic rods and guide structures on electric forklifts and combining locking structures to achieve stable folding and protection of forks, the problems of low space utilization and poor safety of traditional electric forklifts are solved, and convenience and safety are improved.

CN223134031UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22JIANGSU JINGXIN HOISTING EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422477371.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-14
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-14

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Technical Problem

Traditional electric forklifts take up a lot of space when parked and stored, and the forks of folding forklifts lack protective structures when stored, which poses safety hazards.

Method used

A fork foldable storage electric forklift is designed, using hydraulic rods to drive the connecting plate to lift and lower, combining the guide structure and locking structure to achieve stable folding and protection of the forks, and locking the forks in the protective seat through the engagement connection between the locking rod and the locking ring.

Benefits of technology

It improves the space utilization efficiency of the forklift, enhances the convenience and safety of use, and ensures that the forks are not easily dropped during storage.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electric forklifts, and provides a fork foldable storage type electric forklift which comprises a bottom frame and a forklift body, the bottom frame is fixed to one side of the bottom of the forklift body, supporting frames are fixed to the two sides of the top end of the bottom frame, top plates are fixed to the top ends of the supporting frames, and hydraulic rods are fixed to the bottom ends of the top plates. By arranging the locking structure, the pallet fork body is lifted upwards, the pallet fork body can be folded and stored in the protection base, at the moment, the locking rod is rotated, the pallet fork body can be wrapped in the protection base through the locking rod and the protection base, the locking ring is rotated, and the pallet fork body can be folded and stored in the protection base. According to the electric forklift with the foldable storage type pallet fork, the locking ring is arranged in the locking groove, the side, close to the locking rod, of the locking ring is clamped into the locking groove, at the moment, the locking ring and the locking rod are connected in a clamped mode to form a closed ring, the pallet fork body can be locked in the protection seat, the function of preventing the pallet fork body from falling off is achieved, and the use convenience of the electric forklift with the foldable storage type pallet fork is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electric forklifts, in particular to an electric forklift with foldable and storable forks. Background Art

[0002] Traditional electric forklifts need to occupy a large space when parked and stored, which is not efficient in space utilization in warehouses and logistics sites. Therefore, in order to reduce storage space and improve storage efficiency in warehouses, it is necessary to design an electric forklift with foldable forks.

[0003] To this end, the patent with publication number CN101823676B discloses a foldable forklift, which includes a cargo fork, a gantry, a power device, a control device and a driving wheel arranged on a car, the car includes a front car and a rear car of a "U"-shaped structure, the front car and the rear car are connected by a four-way hinge device, and a steering cylinder is also arranged between the front car and the rear car, and a turning device is arranged on the gantry. The power device can be an engine or a battery pack motor. The foldable forklift is provided with a foldable gantry and a front car and a rear car of a "U"-shaped structure, so that the forklift is not only simple in structure, convenient for loading and unloading goods and carrying on the vehicle, but also can greatly improve the operating performance of the forklift in various operating environments;

[0004] Although the foldable forklift mentioned above can greatly improve the operating performance of the forklift in various operating environments when in use, there are certain safety issues because the forks are not equipped with a protective structure when they are stored. Therefore, it is necessary to design an electric forklift with foldable forks that can perform secondary fixation on the folded forks. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide an electric forklift with foldable forks, so as to solve the defect that the forks of the existing foldable forklifts are not equipped with a protective structure when being stored, thus causing certain safety problems.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an electric forklift with foldable forks, comprising a chassis and a body;

[0007] A bottom frame is fixed on one side of the bottom of the vehicle body, support frames are fixed on both sides of the top of the bottom frame, a top plate is fixed on the top of the support frame, a hydraulic rod is fixed on the bottom end of the top plate, a connecting plate is fixed on the bottom end of the hydraulic rod, and a protective seat is evenly fixed on the outer wall of the connecting plate away from the support frame, and a fork body is arranged inside the protective seat;

[0008] Both sides of the hydraulic rod are provided with guide structures;

[0009] On one side of the top of the protective seat close to the forklift fork body, a locking structure is provided. The locking structure includes a connecting seat, a locking rod, a locking groove and a locking ring. The locking rod is arranged on one side of the top of the protective seat. A connecting seat is arranged at one end of the locking rod, and a locking groove is formed at the other end of the locking rod. A locking ring is arranged inside the locking groove.

[0010] Preferably, the guiding structure includes a guiding rod, a sliding groove and a sliding block. The guiding rod is arranged on both sides of the hydraulic rod. The sliding groove is formed on the inner wall of the support frame close to the connecting plate. Sliding blocks are arranged inside the sliding grooves. This realizes the function that the device maintains stability and balance.

[0011] Preferably, the guiding rod and the connecting plate are designed to be slidably connected. One end of the sliding block close to the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the connecting plate. The sliding block and the support frame form a sliding structure through the sliding groove. The guiding rod and the sliding block can play a certain guiding role for the connecting plate during the lifting and lowering process of the connecting plate, improving the balance and stability of the connecting plate during lifting and lowering.

[0012] Preferably, the top end of the guiding rod is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the top plate, and the bottom end of the guiding rod is fixedly connected to the top end of the chassis.

[0013] Preferably, one side of the connecting seat is fixedly connected to one side of the protective seat, and the connecting seat and the locking rod are designed to be hinged. The locking ring and the locking rod are engaged to form a closed loop, which can lock the forklift fork body inside the protective seat.

[0014] Preferably, one side of the locking ring away from the locking rod is designed to be hinged to the outer side wall of the protective seat. The locking ring and the locking rod are designed to be engaged through the locking groove. The locking rods are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the connecting plate. This realizes the function that the device prevents the forklift fork body from falling.

[0015] Preferably, the forklift fork bodies are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the chassis, and the forklift fork bodies and the protective seat are designed to be hinged.

[0016] An electric forklift with foldable and retractable forklift forks provided by the present utility model has the following advantages:

[0017] By providing a locking structure, when the forklift fork body is lifted upward, the forklift fork body can be folded and retracted into the protective seat. At this time, the locking rod is rotated so that the locking rod and the protective seat can wrap the forklift fork body inside the protective seat. The locking ring is rotated so that one side of the locking ring close to the locking rod is engaged into the locking groove. At this time, the locking ring and the locking rod are engaged to form a closed loop, which can lock the forklift fork body inside the protective seat, realizing the function that the device prevents the forklift fork body from falling and improving the convenience of the electric forklift with foldable and retractable forklift forks during use;

[0018] By setting a guiding structure, the hydraulic rod drives the connecting plate to move up and down when starting. The guiding rod and the slider can play a certain guiding role in the connecting plate during the up and down movement of the connecting plate, improving the balance and stability of the connecting plate during lifting, realizing the function of maintaining stability and balance of the device, and improving the safety of the foldable and retractable electric forklift with forks during use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a side view sectional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the folding of the fork body of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a top view sectional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 1 The enlarged structural schematic diagram at position A.

[0024] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings: 1, chassis; 2, vehicle body; 3, support frame; 4, connecting plate; 5, protective seat; 6, guiding structure; 601, guiding rod; 602, sliding groove; 603, slider; 7, top plate; 8, hydraulic rod; 9, locking structure; 901, connecting seat; 902, locking rod; 903, locking groove; 904, locking ring; 10, fork body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0025] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Please refer to Figures 1 - 5 , a foldable and retractable electric forklift with forks provided by the present utility model includes a chassis 1 and a vehicle body 2.

[0027] Refer to Figures 1 - 5, a chassis 1 is fixed to one side of the bottom of the vehicle body 2. On both sides of the top of the chassis 1, support frames 3 are fixed. On the top of the support frames 3, top plates 7 are fixed. At the bottom of the top plate 7, hydraulic rods 8 are fixed. At the bottom of the hydraulic rods 8, connecting plates 4 are fixed. On the outer wall of the side of the connecting plate 4 away from the support frame 3, protective seats 5 are evenly fixed. Inside the protective seats 5, fork bodies 10 are arranged. The fork bodies 10 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the chassis 1. The fork bodies 10 and the protective seats 5 are designed to be hinged. On both sides of the hydraulic rod 8, guiding structures 6 are arranged. The guiding structure 6 includes guiding rods 601, sliding grooves 602 and sliders 603. The guiding rods 601 are arranged on both sides of the hydraulic rod 8. The sliding grooves 602 are opened on the inner wall of the support frame 3 close to the connecting plate 4. Inside the sliding grooves 602, sliders 603 are arranged. The guiding rods 601 and the connecting plate 4 are designed to be slidably connected. One end of the slider 603 close to the connecting plate 4 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting plate 4. The slider 603 and the support frame 3 form a sliding structure through the sliding groove 602. The top end of the guiding rod 601 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the top plate 7. The bottom end of the guiding rod 601 is fixedly connected to the top of the chassis 1.

[0028] When the hydraulic rod 8 starts, it will drive the connecting plate 4 to move up and down. The guiding rods 601 and the sliders 603 can play a certain guiding role for the connecting plate 4 during the up and down movement of the connecting plate 4, improving the balance and stability of the connecting plate 4 during the up and down movement.

[0029] Refer to Figures 1 - 5 , on one side of the top of the protective seat 5 close to the fork body 10, locking structures 9 are arranged. The locking structure 9 includes a connecting seat 901, a locking rod 902, a locking groove 903 and a locking ring 904. The locking rod 902 is arranged on one side of the top of the protective seat 5. At one end of the locking rod 902, a connecting seat 901 is arranged. At the other end of the locking rod 902, a locking groove 903 is opened. Inside the locking groove 903, a locking ring 904 is arranged. One side of the connecting seat 901 is fixedly connected to one side of the protective seat 5. The connecting seat 901 and the locking rod 902 are designed to be hinged. One side of the locking ring 904 away from the locking rod 902 is designed to be hinged to the outer wall of the protective seat 5. The locking ring 904 and the locking rod 902 form a snap connection design through the locking groove 903. The locking rods 902 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the connecting plate 4.

[0030] Lift the fork body 10 upward, and the fork body 10 can be folded and stored inside the protective seat 5. At this time, rotate the locking rod 902 so that the locking rod 902 and the protective seat 5 can wrap the fork body 10 inside the protective seat 5. Rotate the locking ring 904 so that one side of the locking ring 904 close to the locking rod 902 snaps into the inside of the locking groove 903. At this time, the locking ring 904 and the locking rod 902 are snap-connected to form a closed loop, and the fork body 10 can be locked inside the protective seat 5.

[0031] Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An electric forklift with foldable and retractable forks, comprising a chassis (1) and a vehicle body (2); It is characterized in that: One side of the bottom of the vehicle body (2) is fixedly provided with a chassis (1). Both sides of the top end of the chassis (1) are fixedly provided with support frames (3). The top ends of the support frames (3) are fixedly provided with top plates (7). The bottom end of the top plate (7) is fixedly provided with hydraulic rods (8). The bottom end of the hydraulic rod (8) is fixedly provided with a connecting plate (4). Uniformly fixed on the outer wall of the side of the connecting plate (4) away from the support frame (3) are protective seats (5). Fork bodies (10) are arranged inside the protective seats (5); On both sides of the hydraulic rod (8) are arranged guiding structures (6); On one side of the top of the protective seat (5) close to the fork body (10) are arranged locking structures (9). The locking structure (9) includes a connecting seat (901), a locking rod (902), a locking groove (903) and a locking ring (904). The locking rod (902) is arranged on one side of the top of the protective seat (5). One end of the locking rod (902) is provided with a connecting seat (901). The other end of the locking rod (902) is provided with a locking groove (903). A locking ring (904) is arranged inside the locking groove (903).

2. The electric forklift with foldable and retractable forks according to claim 1, wherein: The guiding structure (6) includes a guiding rod (601), a sliding groove (602) and a slider (603). The guiding rod (601) is arranged on both sides of the hydraulic rod (8). The sliding groove (602) is opened on the inner wall of the support frame (3) close to the connecting plate (4). Sliders (603) are arranged inside the sliding grooves (602).

3. The electric forklift with foldable and retractable forks according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guiding rod (601) and the connecting plate (4) are designed to be slidably connected. One end of the slider (603) close to the connecting plate (4) is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the connecting plate (4). The slider (603) and the support frame (3) form a sliding structure through the sliding groove (602).

4. A fork-foldable and retractable electric forklift according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top end of the guiding rod (601) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the top plate (7). The bottom end of the guiding rod (601) is fixedly connected to the top end of the chassis (1).

5. The electric forklift with foldable and retractable forks according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the connecting seat (901) is fixedly connected to one side of the protective seat (5). The connecting seat (901) and the locking rod (902) are designed to be hingedly connected.

6. The foldable and retractable forklift truck with forks according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the locking ring (904) away from the locking rod (902) is designed to be hingedly connected to the outer side wall of the protective seat (5). The locking ring (904) and the locking rod (902) form a snap connection design through the locking groove (903). The locking rods (902) are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the connecting plate (4).

7. A fork-foldable and retractable electric forklift according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fork bodies (10) are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the chassis (1). The fork bodies (10) and the protective seats (5) are designed to be hingedly connected.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Foldable forklift

    CN101823676B