Pallet fork extension sleeve

By providing rectangular mounting grooves, W-shaped reinforcement ribs, support columns and reinforcement plates in the forklift extension sleeve, the problem of deformation or breakage of the forklift extension sleeve due to unstable center of gravity during transportation is solved, and higher stability and strength are achieved.

CN223480731UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28JINGZHOU JIAHUANG MACHINERY MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422897283.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-26
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-26

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Technical Problem

Existing forklift extension sleeves are easily deformed or broken due to unstable center of gravity during transportation, which affects service life and safety.

Method used

Multiple W-shaped reinforcement ribs are designed in two rectangular installation grooves, and are equipped with support columns and reinforcement plates to form a stable structure, disperse stress and improve strength.

Benefits of technology

It effectively disperses stress, improves the stability and strength of the forklift extension sleeve, avoids deformation or breakage, and enhances service life and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a pallet fork extension sleeve which comprises a forklift extension sleeve body, the forklift extension sleeve body comprises an opening formed in the upper portion of one side and a fixing connector used for being installed on a forklift pallet fork, the vertical faces of the two sides of the forklift extension sleeve body are each provided with an installation groove, and the two installation grooves are each of a rectangular structure. A plurality of reinforcing ribs are fixedly connected into the two mounting grooves, each reinforcing rib is of a W-shaped structure, stress distribution can be dispersed through the two mounting grooves and the reinforcing ribs arranged in each mounting groove, the stability of the structure can be improved, and the service life of the structure can be prolonged. And deformation or breakage of the pallet fork extension sleeve body caused by uneven stress of the pallet fork extension sleeve body can be avoided, and the strength of the pallet fork extension sleeve body can be further improved by arranging the pallet fork extension sleeve body into a W-shaped structure.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of forklift extension sleeve technology, specifically to a fork extension sleeve. Background Technology

[0002] Forklift extension sleeves, also commonly known as forklift extension forks, forklift telescopic forks, or fork extenders, are accessories used to enhance the operational capabilities of forklifts. Their main function is to allow the forklift to safely transport longer, larger, or higher loads by installing extension components on standard forks without altering the original forklift structure.

[0003] In the prior art, forklift extension sleeves are generally long and narrow with an opening at one end, which can be easily fitted onto the existing forks of the forklift and secured by a locking device, thereby increasing the forklift's operating range and improving its flexibility.

[0004] However, when using a forklift extension sleeve to move items, uneven placement, loose packaging, or loose binding may cause the center of gravity to be too high or too off-center, which may put excessive pressure on the forklift extension sleeve, and in severe cases, cause the forklift extension sleeve to deform or break. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a fork extension sleeve, which can disperse the stress distribution through two mounting slots and multiple reinforcing ribs in each mounting slot, thereby improving the stability of the structure and preventing the fork extension sleeve body from being deformed or broken due to uneven stress. Furthermore, the W-shaped structure can further enhance the strength of the fork extension sleeve body.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a fork extension sleeve, including a fork extension sleeve body. The fork extension sleeve body includes an opening on the upper part of one side and a fixing interface for mounting on the forklift forks. Mounting grooves are provided on both vertical surfaces of the fork extension sleeve body. The mounting grooves can be opened by a cutting machine. Both mounting grooves are set as rectangular structures. Multiple reinforcing ribs are fixedly connected in both mounting grooves. The reinforcing ribs are welded to the inner sidewall of the mounting groove. Each reinforcing rib is set as a W-shaped structure.

[0007] Multiple reinforcing ribs are evenly arranged in each mounting slot along a linear array structure, and multiple reinforcing ribs are evenly welded to the inner wall of the mounting slot along a linear array structure.

[0008] Each reinforcing rib is fixedly connected to a support column between its middle section and the bottom surface of the mounting groove. Each support column is welded between the middle section of the reinforcing rib and the bottom surface of the mounting groove.

[0009] A through hole is provided on one side wall of the fixed interface and below the opening. The through hole can be drilled. A pin is provided in the through hole and is slidably connected in the through hole. One end of the pin is fixed and limited by a cotter pin. A fixing plate is provided on the outer side wall of the pin and is rotatably connected to the outer side wall of the pin.

[0010] The inner wall of the forklift extension sleeve body is symmetrically provided with reinforcing plates. The reinforcing plates are welded to the inner wall of the forklift extension sleeve body. Each reinforcing plate is located on one side of the mounting slot and is close to multiple reinforcing ribs on the same side. That is, the mounting slot and the multiple reinforcing ribs on its inner wall are on the outside, while the reinforcing plates are on the inside.

[0011] Each reinforcing plate is designed with a continuous bending structure.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. By setting two mounting slots and multiple reinforcing ribs in each mounting slot, the stress distribution can be dispersed, which can not only improve the stability of the structure, but also prevent the fork extension sleeve body from being deformed or broken due to uneven stress. The W-shaped structure can further improve the strength of the fork extension sleeve body.

[0014] 2. The support columns can be set up to further enhance the support effect and strength of each reinforcing rib.

[0015] 3. By setting up reinforcing plates, the strength of the fork extension sleeve body can be further improved from the inside, and it is set as a continuous bending structure, which can prevent the fork extension sleeve body from twisting and deforming due to uneven stress. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the reinforcing rib and its components in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a partial component structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the reinforcing plate of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 101, forklift extension sleeve body; 102, reinforcing rib; 103, support column; 104, pin; 105, fixing plate; 106, reinforcing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the following will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1-4 The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0022] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown: A fork extension sleeve includes a forklift extension sleeve body 101. The forklift extension sleeve body 101 includes an opening on the upper part of one side and a fixing interface for mounting on the forklift forks. The above content is all prior art and therefore does not require much explanation. Mounting grooves are provided on both vertical surfaces of the forklift extension sleeve body 101. The mounting grooves allow multiple reinforcing ribs 102 to be fixedly supported and facilitate welding of the multiple reinforcing ribs 102 and other components. The mounting grooves can be opened by a cutting machine, making the manufacturing process more convenient. Both mounting grooves are rectangular in structure. The rectangular structure allows the compressive force when lifting goods to be evenly distributed to each reinforcing rib 102, thereby avoiding uneven stress on the multiple reinforcing ribs 102 and reducing their service life.

[0023] Multiple reinforcing ribs 102 are fixedly connected to both mounting slots. The multiple reinforcing ribs 102 strengthen the fork extension sleeve body from both sides. When lifting goods, the gravity and support force generated by lifting the goods can be evenly distributed to each reinforcing rib 102, thus dispersing the stress distribution. This not only improves the stability of the structure but also prevents the fork extension sleeve body from deforming or breaking due to overall stress. Even if the force on both sides of the fork extension sleeve body is uneven, the force will be distributed to multiple reinforcing ribs 102. This can prevent the fork extension sleeve body from deforming or breaking due to uneven placement, loose packaging, or loose binding, resulting in an excessively high or off-center center of gravity. The reinforcing ribs 102 are welded to the inner sidewall of the mounting slot, thereby improving its stability and compressive strength. Each reinforcing rib 102 is designed with a W-shaped structure, so that the force on each reinforcing rib 102 can be distributed to multiple points for further dispersion, thereby further improving the strength of the fork extension sleeve body.

[0024] like Figure 1 , 2As shown: Multiple reinforcing ribs 102 are evenly arranged in each mounting groove along the linear array structure, thereby improving the overall compressive, bending and torsional resistance. Multiple reinforcing ribs 102 are evenly welded to the inner wall of the mounting groove along the linear array structure, thereby improving its stability and compressive strength.

[0025] like Figure 2 As shown: A support column 103 is fixedly connected between the middle of each reinforcing rib 102 and the bottom surface of the inner side of the mounting groove. The support column 103 can further support the reinforcing rib 102, thereby further improving the support effect of each reinforcing rib 102 and further improving the strength of the fork extension sleeve body. Each support column 103 is welded between the middle of the reinforcing rib 102 and the bottom surface of the inner side of the mounting groove, thereby making its connection structure more stable and further improving its compressive strength.

[0026] like Figure 1 , 3 As shown: A through hole is provided on the side wall of one end of the fixed interface and below the opening. The through hole allows the pin 104 to be fixedly supported. The through hole can be drilled, making its fabrication easier. The pin 104 is installed inside the through hole. The pin 104 is used to fix the fork extension sleeve body after it is fitted onto the forklift forks, preventing it from falling off during operation. The pin 104 also supports the fixing plate 105. The pin 104 is slidably connected in the through hole, making it easy to assemble and disassemble. One end of the pin 104... The pin 104 is fixed and limited by a cotter pin, which can be fixed after being inserted into the through hole to prevent the pin 104 from falling off and thus improve stability. A fixing plate 105 is provided on the outer wall of the pin 104. The fixing plate 105 can further limit the forklift forks. The fixing plate 105 increases the contact area with the forks, thereby preventing the pin 104 from breaking due to force. The fixing plate 105 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the pin 104, so that the position of the fixing plate 105 can be adjusted according to the tilt angle of different forks.

[0027] like Figure 4As shown: Reinforcing plates 106 are symmetrically arranged on the inner sidewall of the forklift extension sleeve body 101. The reinforcing plates 106 can further enhance the strength of the forklift extension sleeve body 101 from the inside. The reinforcing plates 106 are welded to the inner sidewall of the forklift extension sleeve body 101, thereby making its connection structure more stable. Each reinforcing plate 106 is arranged on one side of the mounting groove and close to multiple reinforcing ribs 102 on the same side. That is, the mounting groove and the multiple reinforcing ribs 102 on the inner sidewall are on the outside, while the reinforcing plates 106 are on the inside. This will not affect the use effect of the forklift extension sleeve body when installed on the forklift forks, and can also improve the overall strength of the forklift extension sleeve body.

[0028] like Figure 4 As shown: Each reinforcing plate 106 is designed with a continuous bending structure, which can further improve the compressive strength of the reinforcing plate 106 and prevent the fork extension sleeve body from twisting and deforming due to uneven stress.

[0029] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A fork extension sleeve, comprising a forklift extension sleeve body (101), the forklift extension sleeve body (101) including an opening on one upper side and a fixing interface for mounting on a forklift fork, characterized in that: The forklift extension sleeve body (101) has mounting slots on both vertical surfaces. Both mounting slots are rectangular and multiple reinforcing ribs (102) are fixedly connected in each mounting slot. Each reinforcing rib (102) is W-shaped.

2. The fork extension sleeve as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The multiple reinforcing ribs (102) are uniformly arranged in each mounting slot along the linear array structure.

3. The fork extension sleeve as described in claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the reinforcing ribs (102) is fixedly connected to a support column (103) between its middle part and the bottom surface of the inner side of the mounting groove.

4. The fork extension sleeve as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A through hole is provided on one side wall of the fixed interface and below the opening. A pin (104) is provided in the through hole, and a fixing plate (105) is provided on the outer side wall of the pin (104).

5. The fork extension sleeve as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The forklift extension sleeve body (101) has symmetrical reinforcing plates (106) arranged on the inner side wall. Each reinforcing plate (106) is arranged on one side of the mounting groove and close to multiple reinforcing ribs (102) on the same side.

6. The fork extension sleeve as described in claim 5, characterized in that: Each of the reinforcing plates (106) is configured as a continuous bending structure.