Forklift fender

By using a hollow design and lightweight, high-strength materials, the forklift mudguards solve the problems of excessive vibration and heavy weight, achieving stability and lightweight design, and improving durability and maneuverability.

CN223672628UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16ANHUI HELI CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520222544.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-12
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-12

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Technical Problem

Existing forklift mudguards exhibit significant vibration, are heavy, pose safety hazards, and are structurally unstable.

Method used

The base, support plate, vertical plate, and main curved plate feature a hollow design, combined with an I-shaped mounting plate. They are made of lightweight, high-strength fiberglass and secured with bolts. The design also includes beveled drainage channels and cable trays for wiring.

Benefits of technology

It reduces vibration and stress concentration, improves the durability and reliability of the mudguards, achieves lightweighting, enhances handling and fuel efficiency, and extends service life.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a forklift mudguard, and relates to the technical field of forklifts, the existing mudguards are large in vibration and easy to generate resonance during operation, which brings potential safety hazards, the forklift mudguard comprises a mudguard, a mounting plate is fixed at the center of the upper surface of the mudguard, a supporting piece is fixed at the top of the mounting plate, and a lamp holder is fixed at the top of the supporting piece. By means of the design of the mounting plate, the overall stability of the fender is enhanced, force from different directions can be dispersed and borne, vibration and stress concentration are reduced, the durability and reliability of the fender are improved, the base, the supporting plate, the vertical plate and the main bent plate are all designed in a hollowed-out mode, and the overall stability of the fender is improved. A large number of hollow elements are adopted in the structural design, light weight is effectively achieved, and the flexibility and durability of the product are improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fork-lift trucks, especially to a fork-lift truck mudguard. BACKGROUND

[0002] Wild-type fork-lift trucks are known for their excellent road adaptability and fast driving speed. In particular, those off-road fork-lift trucks with strong water crossing ability are usually equipped with larger diameter tires. Therefore, the design of the mudguards of these fork-lift trucks is also different from that of ordinary fork-lift trucks. They need to be installed separately, rather than being directly welded or fixed on the frame. These mudguards are usually installed on the steering knuckles of the steering drive axle.

[0003] However, the existing mudguards have some problems in actual application. They vibrate greatly during operation, which is prone to resonance, posing a safety hazard. In addition, the structure of these mudguards usually adopts a large-diameter solid steel pipe, which makes them overall heavy, which is not conducive to operation. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims at at least one of the technical problems in the related art. To this end, one purpose of the utility model is to provide a fork-lift truck mudguard that helps to disperse and bear forces from different directions, reduces vibration and stress concentration, and thus improves the durability and reliability of the mudguard.

[0005] The fork-lift truck mudguard according to the utility model comprises a mudguard, a mounting plate fixed at the center of the upper surface of the mudguard, a support fixed on the top of the mounting plate, and a lamp holder fixed on the top of the support.

[0006] The support comprises a pair of main bent plates, a base fixed between the bottoms of the two main bent plates, and a support plate and a vertical plate fixed between the lower part and the upper part of the two main bent plates, respectively.

[0007] Preferably, the lamp holder comprises a lampshade, and the inside of the lampshade is fixed with a bottom plate.

[0008] Preferably, the top of the mounting plate is fixed with a cross plate between the two main bent plates, and the bottom of the cross plate is chamfered on both sides, which can effectively guide the water to flow out quickly along the channel formed by the chamfer.

[0009] Preferably, a plurality of wire columns are fixed to the inward side of the main bent plate, and a wire slot is formed at the end of the wire column away from the main bent plate, which provides a convenient power supply wire arrangement path for the lighting and indicator lights in the lamp holder.

[0010] Preferably, the mudguard and the mounting plate are fixed by first and second bolts, respectively, and the lamp holder is installed on the mounting plate by the first bolt, which facilitates the fixing and dismounting of the mudguard and the mounting plate.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the base has high-strength bolts for fixing, for fastening the base on the steering knuckle.

[0012] Preferably, the mounting plate adopts a "H" shaped structure design, which enhances the overall stability of the mudguard, and also helps to disperse and withstand forces from different directions, reduces vibration and stress concentration.

[0013] Preferably, the base, support plate, vertical plate and main bending plate all adopt a hollow design, which not only reduces the weight of the components and improves the lightweight level of the forklift, but also reduces the use of materials without affecting the strength and stiffness of the components.

[0014] The beneficial effects in the utility model are:

[0015] 1. The design of the mounting plate not only enhances the overall stability of the mudguard, but also helps to disperse and withstand forces from different directions, reduces vibration and stress concentration, and thus improves the durability and reliability of the mudguard.

[0016] 2. The base, support plate, vertical plate and main bending plate all adopt a hollow design, and a large number of hollow elements are used in the structural design, which effectively realizes lightweight, improves the flexibility and durability of the product.

[0017] 3. The design of the main bending plate and the wire slot makes the assembly more convenient, and the layout of the lines is more reasonable. The transverse plate significantly improves the drainage performance, thereby prolonging the service life of the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 The utility model provides a three-dimensional structure schematic view of forklift mudguard.

[0019] Figure 2 The utility model provides a support piece structure schematic view of forklift mudguard.

[0020] Figure 3 The utility model provides a wire column structure schematic view of forklift mudguard.

[0021] Figure 4 The utility model provides a lamp holder structure schematic view of forklift mudguard.

[0022] In the drawing: 1, mudguard;2, support piece;3, lamp holder;4, first bolt;5, second bolt;6, high-strength bolt;21, base;22, support plate;23, vertical plate;24, wire column;25, main bending plate;26, mounting plate;27, transverse plate;28, wire slot;31, lampshade;32, bottom plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Referring to Figures 1-4 The forklift fender 1 comprises a fender 1, a mounting plate 26 fixed to the center of the upper surface of the fender 1, a support 2 fixed to the top of the mounting plate 26, and a lamp holder 3 fixed to the top of the support 2.

[0024] The fender 1 is made of lightweight and high-strength glass steel material, which has excellent corrosion resistance and aging resistance, can maintain stable performance in harsh off-road environments, and due to its insulation and easy processing characteristics, the design of the fender 1 is more flexible, while reducing the overall weight of the vehicle and improving the maneuverability and economy of the forklift.

[0025] The mounting plate 26 adopts a "H" shaped structure design, which provides a stable support point for the support 2 due to its unique geometric characteristics, effectively supporting the fender 1. This design not only enhances the overall stability of the fender 1, but also helps to disperse and withstand forces from different directions, reducing vibration and stress concentration, thereby improving the durability and reliability of the fender 1.

[0026] The support 2 comprises a pair of main bent plates 25, a base 21 welded between the bottoms of the two main bent plates 25, a support plate 22 and a vertical plate 23 welded between the lower and upper portions of the two main bent plates 25, respectively, and the base 21, support plate 22, vertical plate 23 and main bent plate 25 all adopt a hollow design.

[0027] This design not only reduces the weight of the components and improves the lightweight level of the forklift, but also optimizes the use of materials by reducing the use of materials without affecting the strength and rigidity of the components. Such a design allows the components to maintain the necessary mechanical properties while reducing the overall weight, which is of great significance to improving the fuel efficiency and operational flexibility of the forklift. In addition, the hollow design helps to improve the heat dissipation performance of the components and reduce thermal stress caused by long-term operation.

[0028] The lamp holder 3 comprises a lamp shade 31, and a bottom plate 32 welded inside the lamp shade 31.

[0029] The lamp holder 3 is composed of the lamp shade 31 and the bottom plate 32. The lighting and indicating lamp fixtures are installed at the bottom plate 32, and the lamp shade 31 serves to protect the lamp fixtures.

[0030] The top of the mounting plate 26 is welded with a cross plate 27 between the two main bent plates 25, and the bottom of the cross plate 27 is chamfered on both sides.

[0031] The horizontal plate 27 is designed with a chamfer on the side close to the mounting plate 26, forming a channel that effectively guides the water flow to quickly drain along the channel formed by the chamfer, avoiding water accumulation that can cause corrosion and damage to the forklift parts. This design not only improves the durability of the forklift, but also helps maintain the cleanliness and performance of the vehicle, extending the service life of the mudguard 1.

[0032] The main bending plate 25 is welded with several wire columns 24 on the inner side, and the wire slots 28 are opened at the ends of the wire columns 24 away from the main bending plate 25.

[0033] The wire columns 24 are symmetrically arranged along the inner side of the main bending plate 25, which not only ensures the stability of the structure, but also provides a convenient power supply wire arrangement path for the lighting and indicator lights in the lamp holder 3 through the wire columns 24 and wire slots 28. Symmetrical layout helps maintain the balance of the forklift, while facilitating the management and maintenance of the wires, reducing the safety hazards that may be caused by messy wiring.

[0034] The mudguard 1 is fixed with the mounting plate 26 through the first bolt 4 and the second bolt 5, respectively, and the first bolt 4 and the second bolt 5 facilitate the fixation and disassembly of the mudguard 1 and the mounting plate 26.

[0035] The lamp holder 3 is installed on the mounting plate 26 through the first bolt 4.

[0036] When the device is in use, first install the lighting and indicator light fixtures on the top of the bottom plate 32, and then fix the mudguard 1 and the mounting plate 26 through the second bolt 5. At this time, the lamp holder 3 is installed on the combination of the mudguard 1 and the support 2 through the first bolt 4, and undertakes the lighting and indication functions. At this time, the support 2 is installed on the steering knuckle of the front and rear drive axle steering axle through the high-strength bolt 6, and rotates with the wheel steering, realizing the shielding effect of the wheel mud and other contaminants. The wire columns 24 and wire slots 28 provide a convenient power supply wire arrangement path for the lighting and indicator lights in the lamp holder 3.

Claims

1. A forklift mudguard (1), characterized in that: Includes a mudguard (1), a mounting plate (26) is fixed at the center of the upper surface of the mudguard (1), a support member (2) is fixed at the top of the mounting plate (26), and a lamp holder (3) is fixed at the top of the support member (2). The support member (2) includes a pair of main curved plates (25), a base (21) is fixed between the bottoms of the two main curved plates (25), and a support plate (22) and a vertical plate (23) are fixed between the bottom and top of the two main curved plates (25), respectively.

2. The forklift mudguard (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lamp holder (3) includes a lampshade (31), and a base plate (32) is fixed inside the lampshade (31).

3. The forklift mudguard (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the mounting plate (26) is fixed with a horizontal plate (27) located between the two main bending plates (25), and both sides of the bottom of the horizontal plate (27) are chamfered.

4. The forklift mudguard (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main bending plate (25) has several wire posts (24) fixed on one side inward, and the wire posts (24) have wire grooves (28) at the end away from the main bending plate (25).

5. The forklift mudguard (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mudguard (1) is fixed to the lamp holder (26) by the first bolt (4) and the second bolt (5) respectively, and the lamp holder (3) is mounted on the mounting plate (26) by the first bolt (4).

6. The forklift mudguard (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (21) has high-strength bolts (6) on its top for fixing.

7. The forklift mudguard (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (26) adopts an "I" shaped structure design.

8. The forklift mudguard (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (21), support plate (22), vertical plate (23) and main curved plate (25) all adopt a hollow design.