Special forklift for transporting tempered glass

By designing a specialized forklift for transporting tempered glass, utilizing vacuum suction cups and an adjustable fork structure, the problems of swaying and applicability when forklifts lift tempered glass have been solved, achieving stable and efficient glass transport.

CN223963222UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03HUBEI XIN LANYU GLASS TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520398457.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-10
Publication Date
2026-03-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-10

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Technical Problem

Existing forklifts are prone to wobbling when lifting tempered glass, and the forks have poor adaptability, which can easily lead to glass edge breakage or low handling efficiency.

Method used

A specialized forklift was designed, including a lifting platform and an adjustable stabilizing mechanism. It utilizes a vacuum suction cup and an adjustable fork structure to stabilize tempered glass through vacuum adsorption and a buffer pad. The fork can be adjusted according to the width of the glass to increase the support area.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and safety of tempered glass transportation, reduces the risk of scratches and collisions on the glass surface, and increases handling efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of forklift hoisting, and discloses a special forklift for tempered glass transportation, which comprises a lifting plate, an adjusting and stabilizing mechanism is slidably connected to the lifting plate, the adjusting and stabilizing mechanism comprises a first fork claw slidably connected to the lifting plate, one side of the first fork claw is connected with a supporting table block, and the other side of the first fork claw is connected with a second fork claw. A first limiting sliding groove is formed in the lower surface of the supporting table block, a sliding groove block is slidably connected to the first limiting sliding groove, a support below the supporting table block is pushed to drive the sliding groove block to slide in the first limiting sliding groove, and the vacuum suction cups slide to the two ends of tempered glass to be adsorbed and fixed. The whole glass plate can be better supported by the vacuum suction cups moving to the two ends of the glass, the overall adsorption force and stability are improved, the lower surface of the tempered glass is buffered by embedding the buffer pads into the mounting grooves in the upper surfaces of the supporting table blocks, direct contact between equipment and the glass is reduced, scratches and collision are avoided, and the surface of the glass is prevented from being damaged; and the applicability of the equipment is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of forklift lifting technology, specifically to a special forklift for transporting tempered glass. 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. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) / TC110 refers to them as industrial vehicles. They are commonly used for transporting large items in warehouses and are typically powered by either internal combustion engines or batteries.

[0003] Choose a forklift model with sufficient load-bearing capacity based on the size and weight of the glass. Ensure that the width and length of the forklift's forks can fully support the glass panel. Drive the forklift slowly and smoothly to lift the glass panel, avoiding violent shaking. Keep the glass level when lifting and try to avoid tilting. Drive the forklift slowly and carefully to keep the glass panel stable.

[0004] Existing forklifts used for transporting tempered glass are prone to shaking or falling during transport, requiring extra care and resulting in relatively low efficiency. Furthermore, it is necessary to select a forklift model with sufficient load-bearing width based on the size of the glass. If an overly wide forklift model is selected, the fork spacing will be greater than the width of the glass, putting excessive pressure on the glass edges and causing them to crack. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a special forklift for transporting tempered glass, which has advantages such as stabilizing the tempered surface and solves the problems of shaking when forklifts lift tempered glass and poor applicability due to excessively wide or narrow adjustable forks.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned goals of not only solving the shaking caused by the forklift lifting tempered glass, but also ensuring adjustment according to the type of tempered glass, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A special forklift for transporting tempered glass includes a lifting plate. An adjustment and stabilizing mechanism is slidably connected to the lifting plate. The adjustment and stabilizing mechanism includes a fork pawl slidably connected to the lifting plate. A slidable support block is connected to one side of the fork pawl. A limiting groove is formed on the lower surface of the support block. A groove block is slidably connected to the limiting groove. A bracket is connected to the lower surface of the groove block. A vacuum suction cup is connected to the lower surface of the bracket. A buffer pad is provided on the top of the support block.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the special forklift for transporting tempered glass described in this utility model, the upper surface of the vacuum suction cup is provided with a corrugated telescopic tube, and the end of the corrugated telescopic tube away from the vacuum suction cup is connected to a vacuum pump.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the special forklift for transporting tempered glass described in this utility model, the upper surface of the support block is provided with an installation groove, and a buffer pad is embedded in the support block.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the special forklift for transporting tempered glass described in this utility model, one end of the fork is connected to a limit slider, and the limit slider is slidably connected to the lifting plate.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the special forklift for transporting tempered glass described in this utility model, a second limiting groove is provided on the lifting plate, and a cylinder is connected to one side of the lifting plate.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the special forklift for transporting tempered glass described in this utility model, a second cylinder is provided on the upper surface of the first cylinder, and a slidable fork pawl is connected to the output end of the second cylinder.

[0014] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the known prior art:

[0015] 1. By pushing the bracket under the support block, the sliding block is driven to slide along the limiting sliding groove, so that the vacuum suction cup slides to both ends of the tempered glass for adsorption. The spring in the fork pushes the support block below to move upward. It is suitable for tempered glass of different thicknesses. The vacuum suction cup can better support the entire glass plate when it moves to both ends of the glass, improving the overall adsorption force and stability. By embedding the buffer pad into the mounting groove on the upper surface of the support block, the lower surface of the tempered glass is buffered, reducing the direct contact between the equipment and the glass, avoiding scratches and collisions, and preventing damage to the glass surface.

[0016] 2. The output end of cylinder one drives the limiting slider on fork one to slide along the limiting groove two on the lifting plate, limiting fork one and preventing it from tilting during movement. By simultaneously controlling cylinder one and cylinder two to drive fork one and fork two to slide inward or outward, and adjusting according to the width of the tempered glass, the glass plate can be completely placed between fork one and fork two, increasing the support area and improving the overall stability. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional overall structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of one structural part of the fork claw of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the fork claw A of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment and stabilization mechanism of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 100, lifting plate; 200, adjusting and stabilizing mechanism; 201, fork claw one; 202, support block; 203, limiting slide groove one; 204, slide groove block; 205, bracket; 206, vacuum suction cup; 207, corrugated telescopic tube; 208, vacuum pump; 209, mounting groove; 210, buffer pad; 211, limiting slider; 212, limiting slide groove two; 213, cylinder one; 214, cylinder two; 215, fork claw two. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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 embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] Reference Figure 1-3This is the first embodiment of the present invention, providing a special forklift for transporting tempered glass, including a lifting plate 100. An adjusting and stabilizing mechanism 200 is slidably connected to the lifting plate 100. The adjusting and stabilizing mechanism 200 includes a fork pawl 201 slidably connected to the lifting plate 100. A slidable support block 202 is connected to one side of the fork pawl 201. A limiting groove 203 is formed on the lower surface of the support block 202. A sliding block 204 is slidably connected to the limiting groove 203. A bracket 205 is connected to the lower surface of the sliding block 204. The lower surface is connected to a vacuum suction cup 206, and the top of the support block 202 is provided with a buffer pad 210. According to the length of the tempered glass, the operator pushes the bracket 205 under the support block 202 to drive the sliding block 204 to slide along the limiting sliding groove 203, so that the vacuum suction cup 206 slides to both ends of the tempered glass for adsorption. The inner side wall of the fork 201 is provided with a vertical sliding groove, and several springs connected to the corresponding support block 202 are installed in the vertical sliding groove, which can push the support block 202 below to move upward. It is suitable for use on tempered glass of different thicknesses.

[0027] The upper surface of the vacuum suction cup 206 is provided with a corrugated telescopic tube 207. The end of the corrugated telescopic tube 207 away from the vacuum suction cup 206 is connected to a vacuum pump 208. The corrugated telescopic tube 207 can extend or retract according to the movement of the vacuum suction cup 206. The operation of the vacuum pump 208 causes the vacuum suction cup 206 to adsorb the upper surface of the tempered glass.

[0028] The upper surface of the support block 202 is provided with an installation groove 209, and a buffer pad 210 is embedded in the support block 202. By embedding the buffer pad 210 into the installation groove 209 on the upper surface of the support block 202, the lower surface of the tempered glass is buffered, reducing direct contact between the equipment and the glass, avoiding scratches and collisions, and preventing damage to the glass surface.

[0029] During use, based on the length of the tempered glass on the fork 201, the operator pushes the bracket 205 below the support block 202 to drive the sliding block 204 to slide along the limiting sliding groove 203, so that the vacuum suction cup 206 slides to both ends of the tempered glass for adsorption. The spring in the fork 201 pushes the support block 202 below to move upward. It is suitable for tempered glass of different thicknesses. By embedding the buffer pad 210 into the mounting groove 209 on the upper surface of the support block 202, the lower surface of the tempered glass is buffered.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] Reference Figure 1-4 The second embodiment of this utility model provides a special forklift for transporting tempered glass, including a fork pawl 201 with one end connected to a limit slider 211, the limit slider 211 being slidably connected to the lifting plate 100.

[0032] The lifting plate 100 has a limiting groove 212. A cylinder 213 is connected to one side of the lifting plate 100. The output end of the cylinder 213 drives the limiting slider 211 on the fork 201 to slide along the limiting groove 212 on the lifting plate 100, thereby limiting the fork 201 and preventing it from tilting during movement.

[0033] The upper surface of cylinder 213 is provided with cylinder 214. The output end of cylinder 214 is connected to a sliding fork 215. By simultaneously controlling cylinder 213 and cylinder 214, fork 201 and fork 215 are driven to slide inward or outward, which can be adjusted according to the width of tempered glass.

[0034] During use, the output end of cylinder 213 drives the limiting slider 211 on fork 201 to slide along the limiting groove 212 on the lifting plate 100, limiting fork 201 and preventing fork 201 from tilting during movement. By simultaneously controlling cylinder 213 and cylinder 214, fork 201 and fork 215 are driven to slide inward or outward, which can be adjusted according to the width of tempered glass.

[0035] The remaining structures are the same as those in Example 1.

[0036] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions will not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the protection scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A special fork truck for transporting tempered glass, comprising a lifting plate (100), characterized in that: The adjusting and stabilizing mechanism (200) is slidably connected to the lifting plate (100); The adjusting and stabilizing mechanism (200) comprises a fork jaw I (201) slidably connected to the lifting plate (100), one side of the fork jaw I (201) is connected with a slidable support block (202), the lower surface of the support block (202) is provided with a limiting sliding groove I (203), the limiting sliding groove I (203) is slidably connected with a sliding groove block (204), the lower surface of the sliding groove block (204) is connected with a support (205), the lower surface of the support (205) is connected with a vacuum chuck (206), and the top of the support block (202) is provided with a buffer pad (210).

2. The special fork truck for transporting the tempered glass according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the vacuum chuck (206) is provided with a corrugated expansion pipe (207), one end of the corrugated expansion pipe (207) away from the vacuum chuck (206) is connected with a vacuum pump (208).

3. The special fork truck for transporting the tempered glass according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the support block (202) is provided with a mounting groove (209), and the buffer pad (210) is embedded and mounted on the support block (202).

4. The special fork truck for transporting the tempered glass according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the fork jaw I (201) is connected with a limiting sliding block (211), and the limiting sliding block (211) is slidably connected to the lifting plate (100).

5. The special fork truck for transporting the tempered glass according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting plate (100) is provided with a limiting sliding groove II (212), and one side of the lifting plate (100) is connected with a cylinder I (213).

6. The special fork truck for transporting the tempered glass according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper surface of the cylinder I (213) is provided with a cylinder II (214), and the output end of the cylinder II (214) is connected with a slidable fork jaw II (215).