Forklift overhead guard structure

By designing protective mechanisms, including protective canopies and shock-absorbing components, on the forklift overhead guard, the problem of objects falling directly into the cab is solved, thereby improving the safety of the forklift and making height adjustment more convenient.

CN223766027UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06CHONGQING WEITIAN TECH DEV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520202680.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-10
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-10

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Technical Problem

The height of the existing forklift overhead guard is not easy to adjust, which makes it easy for objects to fall directly through the gaps into the cab, causing injury to the driver and resulting in low safety.

Method used

A forklift overhead guard structure was designed, including a straight overhead guard, an inclined overhead guard, and a protective mechanism. The protective mechanism consists of a movable frame, a positioning frame, a plug rod, a moving component, a shock-absorbing component, a warning component, and a protective canopy. The shock-absorbing component and the protective canopy buffer falling objects, and the spacing of the protective canopy can be adjusted to adapt to different usage needs.

Benefits of technology

It improves the safety of forklifts by using a shock-absorbing protective canopy to cushion falling objects and prevent them from falling directly into the cab, thus protecting the driver's safety. The spacing can also be adjusted to suit different forklift operating environments.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of forklifts, in particular to a forklift overhead guard structure which comprises a straight overhead guard, an inclined overhead guard and a protection mechanism, and the protection mechanism comprises a movable frame, a positioning frame, two insertion rods, two moving assemblies, two damping assemblies, a warning assembly and a protection shed. The existing shed body can play a role in damping and buffering fallen objects under the support of the corresponding damping sleeves and spring pieces, the relative distance between the movable frame and the positioning frame can be changed in a direct drawing mode while the damping and protection of the safety of a driver are achieved, so that the use requirements of different forklifts are met, and the design is convenient to operate and high in practicability. The overhead guard is simple in structure and good in protection performance, and the problems that when an object falls to the position above the overhead guard, the object easily and directly penetrates through a gap to fall into a cab, a driver is injured, and safety is low are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of forklift technology, and in particular to a forklift overhead guard structure. Background Technology

[0002] Forklifts are industrial handling vehicles, referring to various wheeled handling vehicles used for loading, unloading, stacking, and short-distance transportation of palletized goods. Existing forklift overhead guards are not easy to adjust in height and are not suitable for different operating environments.

[0003] In the prior art, patent (CN219603185U) proposes an adjustable height overhead guard structure for forklifts, including a front overhead guard assembly and a rear overhead guard assembly. The front overhead guard assembly consists of a front top frame and two front uprights distributed on the left and right. The front uprights are inclined and adjustablely connected to the bottom of the front top frame along the length of the front uprights. The front uprights are inclined forward relative to the front top frame. The rear overhead guard assembly consists of a rear top frame and two rear uprights distributed on the left and right. The rear uprights are vertically supported and adjustablely connected to the bottom of the rear top frame. Both the front and rear uprights are fixedly connected to the forklift body. The rear top frame is adjustable to the front top frame. This device allows the entire overhead guard to be adjusted in height through the adjustable connection between the front and rear top frames and the front and rear uprights, meeting the different height requirements of different users.

[0004] However, in the aforementioned existing technology, when an object falls above the overhead guard, it can easily pass directly through the gap and fall into the cab, causing injury to the driver, resulting in low safety. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a forklift overhead guard structure that solves the problem in the prior art that when an object falls on top of the overhead guard, it can easily pass through the gap and fall directly into the cab, causing injury to the driver and resulting in low safety.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a forklift overhead guard structure, including a straight overhead guard, an inclined overhead guard, and a protective mechanism. The protective mechanism includes a movable frame, a positioning frame, two insert rods, two moving components, two shock-absorbing components, a warning component, and a protective canopy. The protective canopy is fixedly connected to the two shock-absorbing components and is located above them. The warning component is fixedly connected to the movable frame and is located on one side of the movable frame. Both shock-absorbing components are fixedly connected to the positioning frame and are located above it. Both moving components are fixedly connected to the movable frame and are located above it. Both insert rods are fixedly connected to the positioning frame and are located inside it. The positioning frame is slidably connected to the movable frame and is located on the side of the movable frame away from the warning component. The movable frame is fixedly connected to the straight overhead guard and is located above it.

[0007] Each of the moving components includes a vertical pole and a limiting wheel. The limiting wheel is rotatably connected to the vertical pole and is located at the upper end of the vertical pole. The lower end of the vertical pole is fixedly connected to the movable frame and is located above the movable frame.

[0008] Each shock-absorbing component includes two shock-absorbing sleeves and a spring member. The two ends of the spring member are fixedly connected to the corresponding shock-absorbing sleeves and are located on the inner wall of the corresponding shock-absorbing sleeves. One shock-absorbing sleeve is fixedly connected to the positioning frame and is located above the positioning frame, while the other shock-absorbing sleeve is fixedly connected to the protective canopy and is located below the protective canopy.

[0009] The warning assembly includes a warning panel and two working lights. The two working lights are fixedly connected to the warning panel and located on one side of the warning panel. The other side of the warning panel is fixedly connected to the movable frame and located on one side of the movable frame.

[0010] The protective shed includes a shed body, a guide plate, and an evacuation plate. The evacuation plate is fixedly connected to the shed body and located on one side of the shed body. The guide plate is fixedly connected to the shed body and located on the other side of the shed body. The shed body is fixedly connected to the shock-absorbing component and located above the shock-absorbing component.

[0011] This utility model discloses a forklift overhead guard structure. The canopy, supported by the corresponding shock-absorbing sleeve and spring, can dampen and buffer falling objects, thus protecting the driver's safety. It also allows for easy adjustment of the relative distance between the movable frame and the positioning frame by direct pulling, adapting to the needs of different forklifts. This design is convenient to operate, provides good protection, and solves the problem that when objects fall above the overhead guard, they can easily pass through the gaps and fall into the cab, causing injury to the driver and resulting in low safety. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a forklift overhead guard structure according to this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a front view of a forklift overhead guard structure according to this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is the utility model Figure 2 A sectional view along line AA.

[0016] Figure 4 This is the utility model Figure 2 BB line section view.

[0017] 101-Straight roof protection, 102-Sloping roof protection, 103-Protective mechanism, 104-Movable frame, 105-Positioning frame, 106-Plug, 107-Moving component, 108-Shock-absorbing component, 109-Warning component, 110-Protective canopy, 111-Upright pole, 112-Limiting wheel, 113-Shock-absorbing sleeve, 114-Spring component, 115-Warning board, 116-Work light, 117-Canopy body, 118-Guide board, 119-Evacuation board. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0019] Please see Figures 1-4 ,in Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a forklift overhead guard structure according to this utility model. Figure 2 This is a front view of a forklift overhead guard structure according to this utility model. Figure 3 This is the utility model Figure 2 AA-line sectional view, Figure 4 This is the utility model Figure 2 BB line section view.

[0020] This utility model provides a forklift overhead guard structure, including a straight overhead guard 101, an inclined overhead guard 102, and a protective mechanism 103. The protective mechanism 103 includes a movable frame 104, a positioning frame 105, two insert rods 106, two moving components 107, two shock-absorbing components 108, a warning component 109, and a protective canopy 110. Each moving component 107 includes a vertical pole 111 and a limiting wheel 112. Each shock-absorbing component 108 includes two shock-absorbing sleeves 113 and a spring component 114. The warning component 109 includes a warning plate 115 and two work lights 116. The protective canopy 110 includes a canopy body 117, a guide plate 118, and an evacuation plate 119.

[0021] In this specific embodiment, the protective canopy 110 is fixedly connected to two shock-absorbing components 108, the warning component 109 is fixedly connected to the movable frame 104, both shock-absorbing components 108 are fixedly connected to the positioning frame 105, both moving components 107 are fixedly connected to the movable frame 104, both insert rods 106 are fixedly connected to the positioning frame 105, the positioning frame 105 is slidably connected to the movable frame 104, the movable frame 104 is fixedly connected to the straight protective top 101, the limiting wheel 112 is rotatably connected to the upright 111, the lower end of the upright 111 is fixedly connected to the movable frame 104, both ends of the spring member 114 are fixedly connected to the corresponding shock-absorbing sleeves 113, one shock-absorbing sleeve 113 is fixedly connected to the positioning frame 105, and the other shock-absorbing sleeve 113 is fixedly connected to the protective canopy 110. The two work lights 116 are fixedly connected to the warning plate 115. The other side of the warning plate 115 is fixedly connected to the movable frame 104. The evacuation plate 119 is fixedly connected to the canopy 117. The guide plate 118 is fixedly connected to the canopy 117. The canopy 117 is fixedly connected to the shock absorption assembly 108. The canopy 117, supported by the corresponding shock absorption sleeve 113 and the spring 114, can absorb and buffer falling objects, thus protecting the driver. It can also change the relative distance between the movable frame 104 and the positioning frame 105 by direct pulling, thereby adapting to the needs of different forklifts. This design is convenient to operate, has good protection, and solves the problem that when an object falls above the overhead guard, it can easily pass through the gap and fall into the cab, causing injury to the driver and resulting in low safety.

[0022] The protective canopy 110 is located above the two shock-absorbing components 108, the warning component 109 is located on one side of the movable frame 104, both shock-absorbing components 108 are located above the positioning frame 105, both moving components 107 are located above the movable frame 104, both insert rods 106 are located inside the positioning frame 105, the positioning frame 105 is located on the side of the movable frame 104 away from the warning component 109, the movable frame 104 is located above the straight protective top 101, and the canopy body 117 is made of hard iron sheet material, which has good shock resistance. With the cooperation of the shock-absorbing sleeve 113 and the corresponding spring 114, it effectively mitigates the adverse effects of falling objects colliding with each other.

[0023] Secondly, the limiting wheel 112 is located at the upper end of the upright 111, and the lower end of the upright 111 is located above the movable frame 104. The two ends of the spring 114 are respectively located on the inner walls of the corresponding shock-absorbing sleeves 113. One shock-absorbing sleeve 113 is located above the positioning frame 105, and the other shock-absorbing sleeve 113 is located below the protective canopy 110. Multiple connecting plates are provided on the inner sides of both the positioning frame 105 and the movable frame 104. These connecting plates connect the shock-absorbing sleeves 113 and the upright 111. The installation provides support, and the lower side of the canopy 117 has a groove for the two limiting wheels 112 to slide. The side of the limiting wheel 112 fits against the inner side of the groove. The groove is wide enough not to affect the sliding of the limiting wheel 112. When adjusting the distance between the movable frame 104 and the positioning frame 105, the operator can do so by simply sliding and pulling. Then, the lower ends of the straight protective top 101 and the inclined protective top 102 are installed and fixed to maintain the stability between the movable frame 104 and the positioning frame 105.

[0024] Meanwhile, both work lights 116 are located on one side of the warning plate 115, and the other side of the warning plate 115 is located on one side of the movable frame 104. The evacuation plate 119 is located on one side of the canopy 117, and the guide plate 118 is located on the other side of the canopy 117. The canopy 117 is located above the shock absorption assembly 108. The straight protective top 101 and the inclined protective top 102 can both be adjusted in length using their own bolts, thereby adjusting the height of the movable frame 104 and the positioning frame 105. The movable frame 104 and the positioning frame 105 are connected by two insert rods 106, and the outer ends of the insert rods 106 will not detach from the movable frame 104. Therefore, the movable frame 104 and the positioning frame 105... With a maximum limit of tension, the length of the insert rod 106 can be adjusted during actual use to change the flat area of ​​the movable frame 104 and the positioning frame 105. During use, the device is mainly protected by the canopy 117. When an object falls from above the canopy 117, the shock-absorbing sleeve 113 below the canopy 117 moves downward, causing the spring 114 to deform. The damping of the spring 114 can quickly reset the spring 114, restoring the height of the canopy 117. The fallen object then falls from the sides of the canopy 117 or the evacuation plate 119. The guide plate 118 prevents falling objects from the direction of the inclined top 102 to the front of the cab, protecting the driver and the forklift's working area.

[0025] In this embodiment, the canopy 117 is cast from a hard iron sheet material, providing good shock resistance. With the cooperation of the shock-absorbing sleeve 113 and the corresponding spring 114, it effectively mitigates the adverse effects of falling objects colliding with the object. Multiple connecting plates are provided on the inner sides of both the positioning frame 105 and the movable frame 104. These connecting plates provide support for the installation of the shock-absorbing sleeve 113 and the upright 111. The lower side of the canopy 117 has grooves for the sliding of two limiting wheels 112. The sides of the limiting wheels 112 are flush with the grooves. The inner side of the groove fits snugly, and the width of the groove is sufficient to not affect the sliding of the limiting wheel 112. When adjusting the distance between the movable frame 104 and the positioning frame 105, the operator can do so simply by sliding and pulling. Then, by fixing the lower ends of the straight protective top 101 and the inclined protective top 102, stability between the movable frame 104 and the positioning frame 105 can be maintained. The lengths of both the straight protective top 101 and the inclined protective top 102 can be adjusted using their own bolts, thereby ensuring the stability of the movable frame 104 and the positioning frame 105. The height of the positioning frame 105 is adjustable. The movable frame 104 and the positioning frame 105 are connected by two insert rods 106, allowing for length adjustment. The outer ends of the insert rods 106 do not detach from the movable frame 104, thus maximizing the stretch of the movable frame 104 and the positioning frame 105. In actual use, the length of the insert rods 106 can be adjusted to change the flat area of ​​the movable frame 104 and the positioning frame 105. During use, the equipment is primarily protected by the canopy 117. When an object falls from above the canopy 117, the shock-absorbing sleeve 113 below the canopy 117 moves downward, causing the spring 114 to deform. The damping provided by the spring 114 can quickly reset the spring 114, restoring the height of the canopy 117. The fallen object then falls from either side of the canopy 117 or from the evacuation plate 119. The guide plate 118 prevents the falling object from the direction of the inclined roof 102 to the front of the cab, protecting the driver and the forklift's working area.

[0026] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely one or more preferred embodiments of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the processes for implementing the above embodiments and equivalent changes made in accordance with the claims of this application still fall within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A forklift protective roof structure comprising a straight protective roof and an inclined protective roof, characterized in that, It further comprises a protection mechanism, the protection mechanism comprises a movable frame, a positioning frame, two insertion rods, two moving assemblies, two damping assemblies, a warning assembly and a protective shed, the protective shed is fixedly connected with the two damping assemblies and is located above the two damping assemblies, the warning assembly is fixedly connected with the movable frame and is located on one side of the movable frame, the two damping assemblies are fixedly connected with the positioning frame and are located above the positioning frame, the two moving assemblies are fixedly connected with the movable frame and are located above the movable frame, the two insertion rods are fixedly connected with the positioning frame and are located on the inner side of the positioning frame, the positioning frame is slidingly connected with the movable frame and is located on the side of the movable frame away from the warning assembly, and the movable frame is fixedly connected with the straight protective roof and is located above the straight protective roof.

2. The forklift protective roof structure of claim 1, characterized in that, Each moving assembly comprises a vertical rod and a limiting wheel, the limiting wheel is rotatably connected with the vertical rod and is located at the upper end of the vertical rod, and the lower end of the vertical rod is fixedly connected with the movable frame and is located above the movable frame.

3. The forklift protective roof structure of claim 2, characterized in that, Each damping assembly comprises two damping sleeves and a spring piece, the two ends of the spring piece are fixedly connected with the corresponding damping sleeves respectively and are located on the inner walls of the corresponding damping sleeves, one of the damping sleeves is fixedly connected with the positioning frame and is located above the positioning frame, and the other damping sleeve is fixedly connected with the protective shed and is located below the protective shed.

4. The forklift protective roof structure of claim 3, characterized in that, The warning assembly comprises a warning board and two working lamps, the two working lamps are fixedly connected with the warning board and are located on one side of the warning board, and the other side of the warning board is fixedly connected with the movable frame and is located on one side of the movable frame.

5. The forklift protective roof structure of claim 4, characterized in that, The protective shed comprises a shed body, a guide plate and an evacuation plate, the evacuation plate is fixedly connected with the shed body and is located on one side of the shed body, the guide plate is fixedly connected with the shed body and is located on the other side of the shed body, and the shed body is fixedly connected with the damping assembly and is located above the damping assembly.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Height-adjustable overhead guard structure for forklift

    CN219603185U