Flexible forklift protective sleeve

The flexible forklift protective sleeve, designed with composite materials and a fixing mechanism, solves the problems of high hardness, easy deformation, and easy displacement of existing protective sleeves. It provides wear-resistant, oil-resistant, and vertical surface protection, achieving a better user experience and protective effect.

CN223534804UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11SUZHOU ANGLED MACHINERY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422886198.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-26
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-26

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Technical Problem

Existing plastic and rubber forklift protective sleeves are hard, easily deformed, easily shifted, and easily cut, and lack vertical protection, resulting in inconvenience in use and poor protective effect.

Method used

The design incorporates composite materials, including a polyester protective layer and a cast polyurethane layer, combined with fastening mechanisms such as quick-release buckles and Velcro, to form a flexible forklift protective sleeve that enhances abrasion resistance, oil resistance, and facade protection.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a flexible fit, durability, and stability for the protective case, reduces space occupation, prevents displacement, provides all-round protection, and is easy to install.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of forklift accessories, in particular to a flexible forklift protective sleeve. Comprising a protection mechanism and a fixing mechanism arranged on the protection mechanism in a sleeving mode. The protection mechanism comprises a polyester protection layer, a polyester belt thickening layer is arranged at the tip of the polyester protection layer, and a polyurethane layer is poured outside the polyester protection layer. The problems that in the process that an existing polyester forklift protective sleeve protects a pallet fork, polyester is prone to being damaged and is not resistant to abrasion and oil are solved. And the problems that a single polyurethane or rubber protective sleeve is too large in outer contour size, inconvenient to use, easy to deviate, easy to split, difficult to store and the like are also solved. Meanwhile, the problem that a conventional protective sleeve lacks vertical face protection is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Forklift covers are attachments installed on forklift forks to improve safety for the environment, goods, and the forklift itself during operation. Covers are typically made of abrasion-resistant materials such as polyurethane, rubber, or other high-performance plastics. Covers prevent direct contact between the metal forks and the goods' surfaces, especially for fragile items such as those with sensitive coatings or packaging, or high-precision mechanical parts, reducing damage from scratches and impacts. Covers also provide additional friction, helping to stabilize goods during lifting and transport, reducing the risk of slippage and falls.

[0003] A fork protector, disclosed in Chinese Patent Application No. 201520448961.9, comprises a rubber or plastic sheath body for fitting over the forks of a forklift. The sheath body has slots that match the shape of the forks, and the upper and lower inner surfaces of the slots have textured surfaces. This protector prevents the forks from rusting. Furthermore, when goods are placed on the protector, the insert or plastic fork protector undergoes a certain degree of compression deformation, increasing the friction between the goods and the protector, preventing the goods from slipping off and providing better protection. Additionally, the rubber or plastic material of the fork protector is relatively soft and will not damage the surface of the goods.

[0004] Existing plastic and rubber forklift protective sleeves have a certain degree of rigidity and shape. Combined with the installation gaps reserved for ease of installation, they often result in the outer contour of the forks being too thick and wide after the sleeves are installed. This makes them inconvenient to use when pallets or goods are inserted, as the openings are often too small. Moreover, the single material makes them prone to deformation, displacement, and tearing during use. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flexible forklift protective sleeve, which has the advantages of a thin composite material and a certain degree of flexibility due to the absence of polyurethane casting on the sides. This solves the problems of existing polyester forklift protective sleeves, such as easy damage, poor wear resistance, lack of elasticity, and poor oil resistance, when protecting the forks. It also solves the problems of single polyurethane or rubber protective sleeves having excessively large outer dimensions, making them inconvenient to use, and being prone to shifting and tearing. Furthermore, it adds vertical protection to the forks, addressing the lack of vertical protection in conventional protective sleeves.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a flexible forklift protective sleeve, including a protective mechanism.

[0007] The protective mechanism includes a fixing mechanism;

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the flexible forklift protective sleeve of this utility model, the protective mechanism includes a polyester protective layer and a cast polyurethane layer, wherein the polyester protective layer includes a polyester strip thickening layer at the tip of the polyester protective layer.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the flexible forklift protective cover of this utility model, the fixing mechanism of the protective mechanism includes one set of fast fork buckles with D-ring buckles and two sets of D-ring buckles with Velcro.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the flexible forklift protective cover of this utility model, the polyurethane layer is made of polyurethane material, and there is no polyurethane pouring on the side of the polyester protective layer; the fixing mechanism (1) includes vertical fixing and horizontal fixing; vertical fixing: the polyester flat strip (111) is fixed by fixing with a D-ring (113), and the excess flat strip is fixed by Velcro (114); horizontal fixing: the polyester flat strip (111) is fixed by fixing with a quick-release buckle (112) to fix the horizontal surface and prevent the protective cover from being taken out by the goods, and the excess flat strip is fixed by fixing with a D-ring (113);

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] 1. This utility model uses a polyester protective layer (without polyurethane pouring on the side) to make the protective sleeve more flexible and fit the forklift forks better, so that the protective sleeve occupies less space during use while still providing protection.

[0013] By casting a polyurethane layer onto polyester, the protective case becomes more robust, tear-resistant, abrasion-resistant, oil-resistant, less prone to deformation and shifting, resistant to low temperatures, and highly elastic. Compared to single rubber or polyurethane materials, this comprehensively improves the overall protective performance of the case.

[0014] At the same time, it adds fork protection to fill the gap in the lack of vertical protection function in conventional protective sleeves.

[0015] 2. This utility model, through the setting of a fixing mechanism, can fix the protective mechanism. The quick-release buckle prevents the protective cover from being pulled out by goods during use, and is quick and convenient to install. The D-ring buckle, together with Velcro, is used to fix the vertical protective surface, and the Velcro fixes and stores any excess polyester flat straps. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is the main view axonometric drawing of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4This is a side view of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a horizontal cross-sectional view of the protection mechanism of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a vertical cross-sectional view of the protective mechanism of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a partial view of the horizontal fixing mechanism of the fixing mechanism of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a partial view of the vertical fixing mechanism of the fixing mechanism of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Fixing mechanism; 111. Polyester flat belt; 112. Quick-connect buckle; 113. D-ring buckle; 114. Velcro; 2. Protective mechanism; 211. Polyester protective layer; 212. Polyester belt thickened layer; 213. Polyurethane layer; 3. Forklift forks. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Please see Figures 1-8 A flexible forklift protective cover includes a protective mechanism 2 and a fixing mechanism 1 for the protective mechanism 2.

[0026] Protective mechanism 2 includes a polyester protective layer 211, the tip of which is provided with a polyester tape thickening layer 212.

[0027] Polyester protective layer 211, with a polyurethane layer 213 poured on the outside.

[0028] By incorporating a polyester protective layer 211, the softness of the polyester fabric (without polyurethane coating on the sides) allows the protective sleeve to fit the forklift forks more closely, resulting in a smaller space occupied during use. The fabric's flexibility also adds protection to the vertical surfaces. Furthermore, the protective sleeve is easy to carry and store. The addition of a thickened polyester strip layer 212 provides better protection against fork tips tearing the protective sleeve during forklift use, while also enhancing the protection of goods. The inclusion of a polyurethane coating layer 213 integrates the polyester protective layer 211 with the polyurethane layer 213, overcoming the shortcomings of polyester such as easy tearing, lack of durability, poor oil resistance, and low elasticity, while possessing the wear-resistant, oil-resistant, acid and alkali-resistant, aging-resistant, and highly elastic properties of polyurethane. This also solves the problems of easy tearing, displacement, deformation, and bulky storage associated with single polyurethane or rubber protective sleeves.

[0029] Fixing mechanism 1 includes facade fixing Figure 8 and horizontal fixed Figure 7 .

[0030] Facade fixed Figure 8Secure the polyester flat strap 111 with a D-ring buckle 113, and secure and store any excess flat strap with Velcro 114.

[0031] Horizontal fixed Figure 7 The polyester flat strap 111 is secured by quick-release buckles 112 to prevent the protective cover from being pulled out by the goods, and the excessively long flat strap is secured and stored by D-ring buckles 113.

[0032] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included in the protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A flexible forklift protective sleeve, comprising a protective mechanism (2) and a fixing mechanism (1) provided in the protective mechanism (2); Its features are: The protective mechanism (2) includes a polyester protective layer (211), the tip of which is provided with a polyester tape thickening layer (212), and a polyurethane layer (213) is cast on the outside of the polyester protective layer (211). The polyester protective layer (211) and the polyurethane layer (213) are fixed together by casting, and there is no polyurethane cast on the side of the polyester protective layer (211).

2. The forklift protective sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (1) includes vertical fixing and horizontal fixing; Facade fixing: Secure the polyester flat strap (111) with a D-ring (113), and secure the excess flat strap with Velcro (114); Horizontal fixation: The polyester flat strap (111) is fixed horizontally by quick-release buckles (112) to prevent the protective cover from being pulled out by the goods, and the flat strap that is too long is fixed and stored by D-ring buckles (113).

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