Adjusting structure of side shifter

By designing an adjustment structure for the side shifter, the angle of the connecting frame and the load-bearing frame can be adjusted using a motor and an electric push rod. This solves the problem that traditional forklift forks cannot adapt to a variety of goods, improves the adaptability and stability of the forklift, and facilitates the forklifting of goods that lack pallets.

CN223766036UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06SHANDONG TEKINS FORKLIFT ATTACHMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423160293.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-20
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-20

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional forklift forks cannot be adjusted in angle, making them unsuitable for loading, unloading, or handling goods that lack pallets. In particular, they cannot effectively address the issue of traditional side shifters being unable to adjust the angle of forklift forks, making them inconvenient for handling various goods, especially those lacking pallets.

Method used

An adjustment structure for a lateral shifter was designed, including a support frame, a connecting frame, a mounting frame, a fixing mechanism, and an adjustment mechanism. Through the cooperation of a motor and an electric push rod, the angle adjustment and positioning of the connecting frame and the support frame can be realized to adapt to the flipping needs of various goods.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of the forklift fork angle, adapts to the flipping operation of various goods, improves the adaptability and stability of the forklift, and facilitates the forklifting of goods that lack pallets.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of side shifters, and particularly relates to an adjusting structure of a side shifter, which comprises a bearing frame. The connecting frame is connected to the rear side of the bearing frame in a sliding manner; the mounting frame is rotationally connected to the rear side of the connecting frame; the adjusting mechanism is respectively matched with the connecting frame and the mounting mechanism; the electric push rod is started on the mounting frame, the electric push rod can unlock the current angle of the connecting frame and the current angle of the bearing frame, then the motor is started, the motor can drive the connecting frame and the bearing frame to rotate in the angle direction, and therefore the connecting frame and the bearing frame can rotate in the angle direction. The angles of the connecting frame and the bearing frame are freely adjusted, the forklift can conveniently adapt to various cargoes and turn over the various cargoes, after the positioning frame is reset, the positioning frame can further position the angles of the connecting frame and the bearing frame, and stability is high.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lateral shifter technology, and in particular to an adjustment structure for a lateral shifter. Background Technology

[0002] Forklifts are versatile, flexible, and efficient material handling equipment. Typically, a standard forklift is equipped with a pair of forks, which are used to hold and support goods placed on pallets. The forklift itself then lifts, tilts, and tilts to perform stacking and unloading operations.

[0003] However, in actual forklift operations, many goods that do not have pallets or cannot be placed on pallets need to be loaded, unloaded, or moved. Many of these goods that are not on pallets cannot be handled by the forks. Traditional side shifters cannot adjust the angle of the forklift forks, making it inconvenient to adapt to various goods and to handle goods that lack pallets. Therefore, this utility model proposes an adjustment structure for a side shifter to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problem that in existing forklift operations, many goods that do not have pallets or cannot be placed on pallets need to be loaded, unloaded or transported. Many of these goods that are not on pallets cannot be handled by the forks. Traditional side shifters cannot adjust the angle of the forklift forks, making it inconvenient to adapt to various goods and inconvenient to forklift goods that lack pallets. Therefore, an adjustment structure for a side shifter is proposed.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An adjustment structure for a lateral shifter, comprising:

[0007] Support frame;

[0008] A connecting frame, which is slidably connected to the rear side of the support frame;

[0009] Mounting bracket, which is rotatably connected to the rear side of the connecting bracket;

[0010] A fixing mechanism and an adjusting mechanism, wherein the adjusting mechanism cooperates with the connecting frame and the mounting mechanism, respectively;

[0011] A lateral displacement mechanism, comprising: two fixed blocks and a hydraulic cylinder;

[0012] The fixing block located on the left is fixedly connected to the connecting frame, the fixing block located on the right is fixedly connected to the bearing frame, the left end of the hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the fixing block located on the left, and the output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the fixing block located on the right.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the adjustment mechanism includes: a motor frame, a motor, a power gear, and a drive gear;

[0014] The motor frame is fixedly installed on the rear side of the mounting bracket. The motor frame is fixedly connected to the motor. The motor output shaft is fixedly connected to the power gear. The power gear meshes with the drive gear. The rear side of the drive gear passes through the mounting bracket and is fixedly connected to the connecting bracket.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the fixing mechanism includes: a positioning plate, a positioning frame, a fixing frame, a connecting rod, a sliding frame, a push-pull rod, a fixing rod, and an electric push rod;

[0016] The positioning plate is fixedly installed on the front side of the positioning plate. The positioning plate cooperates with the positioning frame. The positioning frame is slidably connected to the inside of the fixed frame. The fixed frame and the electric push rod are both fixedly installed on the rear side of the mounting frame. The sliding frame is slidably connected to the fixed frame. The connecting rod is rotatably connected to the positioning frame and the sliding frame respectively. The push-pull rod is rotatably connected to the fixed rod and the sliding frame respectively. The fixed rod is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the electric push rod.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the outer side of the positioning disk is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves arranged at equal intervals, and a positioning block is fixedly installed on the right side of the positioning frame. The positioning block can be detachably engaged with the inner wall of the positioning groove.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the rear side of the mounting bracket is provided with a plurality of mounting holes arranged in a matrix.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the top of the support frame is provided with a plurality of mounting slots arranged at equal intervals.

[0020] Beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. After the motor starts, the motor can drive the power gear to rotate, which in turn drives the drive gear to rotate. The drive gear can then drive the connecting frame to rotate on the mounting frame, thereby adjusting the angle between the connecting frame and the support frame.

[0022] 2. After the positioning frame and the positioning plate are engaged, the positioning frame can prevent the positioning plate from rotating, thus achieving positioning of the positioning plate. The positioning plate can then control the rotation of the connecting frame and the support frame. After the electric push rod is started, the output shaft of the electric push rod drives the fixed rod to move to the right. The fixed rod pushes the push-pull rod, which pushes the sliding frame to slide upward. The sliding frame can then pull the pull rod, which in turn pulls the positioning frame to move to the left, allowing the positioning frame to disengage from the positioning plate and unlocking the positioning plate. This unlocks the connecting frame and the support frame, allowing the support frame and the connecting frame to rotate freely on the mounting frame.

[0023] In this invention: by activating the electric push rod on the mounting frame, the electric push rod can unlock the current angle of the connecting frame and the carrier frame. Then, by activating the motor, the motor can drive the angle of the connecting frame and the carrier frame to rotate, so as to freely adjust the angle of the connecting frame and the carrier frame. This allows the forklift to adapt to various goods and flip various goods. After the positioning frame is reset, the positioning frame can also position the angle of the connecting frame and the carrier frame, which has high stability. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional front view of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a rear-view three-dimensional view of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a front three-dimensional view of the fixing mechanism and the adjusting mechanism of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a rear-view three-dimensional view of the fixing mechanism and the adjusting mechanism of this utility model.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 2. Connecting frame; 3. Mounting frame; 4. Fixing block; 5. Hydraulic cylinder; 6. Motor frame; 7. Motor; 8. Power gear; 9. Drive gear; 10. Positioning plate; 11. Positioning frame; 12. Fixing frame; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Sliding frame; 15. Push-pull rod; 16. Fixing rod; 17. Electric push rod. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0030] Example

[0031] Reference Figures 1-4 An adjustment structure for a lateral shifter, comprising:

[0032] Support frame 1;

[0033] Connecting frame 2 is slidably connected to the rear side of bearing frame 1;

[0034] Mounting bracket 3 is rotatably connected to the rear side of connecting bracket 2;

[0035] The system includes a fixing mechanism and an adjusting mechanism, with the adjusting mechanism cooperating with the connecting frame 2 and the mounting mechanism, respectively.

[0036] The lateral movement mechanism includes: two fixed blocks 4 and a hydraulic cylinder 5;

[0037] The fixing block 4 located on the left is fixedly connected to the connecting frame 2, the fixing block 4 located on the right is fixedly connected to the bearing frame 1, the left end of the hydraulic cylinder 5 is fixedly connected to the fixing block 4 located on the left, and the output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder 5 is fixedly connected to the fixing block 4 located on the right.

[0038] With the above structure: by activating the electric push rod 17 on the mounting frame 3, the electric push rod 17 can unlock the current angle of the connecting frame 2 and the carrier frame 1. Then, by activating the motor 7, the motor 7 can drive the angle of the connecting frame 2 and the carrier frame 1 to rotate, so as to freely adjust the angle of the connecting frame 2 and the carrier frame 1. This allows the forklift to adapt to various goods and flip various goods. After the positioning frame 11 is reset, the positioning frame 11 can also position the angle of the connecting frame 2 and the carrier frame 1, which has high stability.

[0039] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the adjustment mechanism includes: a motor frame 6, a motor 7, a power gear 8, and a drive gear 9;

[0040] The motor frame 6 is fixedly installed on the rear side of the mounting frame 3. The motor frame 6 is fixedly connected to the motor 7. The output shaft of the motor 7 is fixedly connected to the power gear 8. The power gear 8 meshes with the drive gear 9. The rear side of the drive gear 9 passes through the mounting frame 3 and is fixedly connected to the connecting frame 2. After the motor 7 starts, the motor 7 can drive the power gear 8 to rotate, so that the power gear 8 can drive the drive gear 9 to rotate. The drive gear 9 can then drive the connecting frame 2 to rotate on the mounting frame 3, thereby adjusting the angle between the connecting frame 2 and the bearing frame 1.

[0041] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the fixing mechanism includes: a positioning plate 10, a positioning frame 11, a fixing frame 12, a connecting rod 13, a sliding frame 14, a push-pull rod 15, a fixing rod 16, and an electric push rod 17.

[0042] The positioning plate 10 is fixedly installed on its front side. The positioning plate 10 cooperates with the positioning frame 11, which is slidably connected to the inner side of the fixed frame 12. The fixed frame 12 and the electric push rod 17 are both fixedly installed on the rear side of the mounting frame 3. The sliding frame 14 is slidably connected to the fixed frame 12. The connecting rod 13 is rotatably connected to both the positioning frame 11 and the sliding frame 14. The push-pull rod 15 is rotatably connected to both the fixed rod 16 and the sliding frame 14. The fixed rod 16 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the electric push rod 17. After the positioning frame 11 engages with the positioning plate 10, the positioning frame 11 can prevent the positioning plate 10 from rotating. The positioning disk 10 can be positioned, allowing the connecting frame 2 and the support frame 1 to rotate. After the electric push rod 17 is started, the output shaft of the electric push rod 17 drives the fixed rod 16 to move to the right. The fixed rod 16 pushes the push-pull rod 15, which in turn pushes the sliding frame 14 to slide upward. The sliding frame 14 can then pull the pull rod, which in turn pulls the positioning frame 11 to move to the left, allowing the positioning frame 11 to disengage from the positioning disk 10 and unlocking the positioning disk 10. This unlocks the connecting frame 2 and the support frame 1, allowing the support frame 1 and the connecting frame 2 to rotate freely on the mounting frame 3.

[0043] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the outer side of the positioning disk 10 is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves arranged at equal intervals, and a positioning block is fixedly installed on the right side of the positioning frame 11. The positioning block can be disengaged from the inner wall of the positioning groove. After the positioning block engages with the positioning groove, the positioning block can prevent the positioning disk 10 from rotating, thereby achieving the positioning of the positioning disk 10.

[0044] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the rear side of the mounting bracket 3 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes arranged in a matrix, which are used to mount the mounting bracket 3 on a forklift using bolts.

[0045] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the top of the support frame 1 is provided with a plurality of mounting slots arranged at equal intervals, which are used to mount the forks of the forklift onto the support frame 1.

[0046] It should be noted that the specific models of motor 7, electric push rod 17, and hydraulic cylinder 5 used should be selected by those skilled in the art. Furthermore, the motor 7, electric push rod 17, and hydraulic cylinder 5 mentioned above are all existing technologies and will not be elaborated upon in this solution.

[0047] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When the side shifter is needed, first install the mounting bracket 3 on the forklift, then install the forklift's forks on the carrier frame 1. Then, start the hydraulic cylinder 5. The hydraulic cylinder 5 can push the carrier frame 1 and forks to move on the mounting bracket 3 and connecting bracket 2, thus achieving lateral shifting of the forks. If it is necessary to pick up or flip irregularly shaped goods lacking pallets, and the fork angle is not suitable, simply start the electric push rod 17 and motor 7. After the electric push rod 17 is started, its output shaft drives the fixed rod 16 to move to the right. The fixed rod 16 pushes the push-pull rod 15, which in turn pushes the sliding frame 14 upwards. The sliding frame 14 can then pull the pulling rod, which in turn pulls the positioning frame 11 to move to the left, allowing the positioning frame 11 to disengage from the positioning plate 10, thus unlocking the positioning plate 10. Unlocking the connecting frame 2 and the carrier frame 1 allows them to rotate freely on the mounting frame 3. After the motor 7 starts, it drives the power gear 8 to rotate, which in turn drives the drive gear 9. The drive gear 9 then drives the connecting frame 2 to rotate on the mounting frame 3, allowing the angle of the connecting frame 2 and the carrier frame 1 to be adjusted. After adjusting the fork angle, the electric push rod 17 needs to be reset. Once the output shaft of the electric push rod 17 is reset, it drives the positioning frame 11 to reset, allowing it to engage with the positioning plate 10. After the positioning frame 11 engages with the positioning plate 10, it prevents the positioning plate 10 from rotating, thus positioning the positioning plate 10. The positioning plate 10 can then control the rotation of the connecting frame 2 and the carrier frame 1, allowing the forks to stably pick up or flip the goods.

[0048] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An adjustment structure of a side shifter, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of side shift mechanism of supporting frame, which is characterized by comprising Supporting frame (1); Connecting frame (2), which is slidingly connected to the rear side of the supporting frame (1); Mounting frame (3), which is rotatably connected to the rear side of the connecting frame (2); Fixing mechanism and adjusting mechanism, which are respectively matched with the connecting frame (2) and the mounting mechanism; Side shift mechanism, which comprises two fixed blocks (4) and an oil cylinder (5); The fixed block (4) located at the left side is fixedly connected to the connecting frame (2), the fixed block (4) located at the right side is fixedly connected to the supporting frame (1), the left end of the oil cylinder (5) is fixedly connected to the fixed block (4) located at the left side, and the output shaft of the oil cylinder (5) is fixedly connected to the fixed block (4) located at the right side.

2. The adjustment structure of a side shifter according to claim 1, wherein The adjusting mechanism comprises a motor bracket (6), a motor (7), a power gear (8) and a driving gear (9); The motor bracket (6) is fixedly installed on the rear side of the mounting frame (3), the motor bracket (6) is fixedly connected to the motor (7), the output shaft of the motor (7) is fixedly connected to the power gear (8), the power gear (8) is engaged with the driving gear (9), the rear side of the driving gear (9) penetrates through the mounting frame (3), and the rear side of the driving gear (9) is fixedly connected to the connecting frame (2).

3. The adjustment structure of a side shifter according to claim 1, wherein The fixing mechanism comprises a positioning disc (10), a positioning frame (11), a fixing frame (12), a connecting rod (13), a sliding frame (14), a push-pull rod (15), a fixed rod (16) and an electric push rod (17); The positioning disc (10) is fixedly installed on the front side of the positioning disc (10), the positioning disc (10) is matched with the positioning frame (11), the positioning frame (11) is slidingly connected to the inner side of the fixing frame (12), the fixing frame (12) and the electric push rod (17) are both fixedly installed on the rear side of the mounting frame (3), the sliding frame (14) is slidingly connected to the fixing frame (12), the connecting rod (13) is rotatably connected to the positioning frame (11) and the sliding frame (14) respectively, the push-pull rod (15) is rotatably connected to the fixed rod (16) and the sliding frame (14) respectively, and the fixed rod (16) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the electric push rod (17).

4. The adjustment structure of a side shifter according to claim 3, wherein A plurality of positioning grooves are arranged at equal intervals on the outer side of the positioning disc (10), a positioning block is fixedly installed on the right side of the positioning frame (11), and the positioning block is detachably connected to the inner wall of the positioning groove.

5. The adjustment structure of a side shifter according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of mounting holes are arranged in a matrix on the rear side of the mounting frame (3).

6. The adjustment structure of a side shifter according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of mounting grooves are arranged at equal intervals on the top of the supporting frame (1).