Forklift instrument desk and forklift

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of forklift instrument desks, and discloses a forklift instrument desk and a forklift, the forklift instrument desk comprises a bridge seat, an instrument module, a steering column, a sinking cavity, a steering gear assembly and an air duct assembly, the bridge seat is arranged between two stand columns on the front side of an overhead guard of the forklift, and the instrument module is arranged on the bridge seat; the instrument module is arranged on a stand column at the right end of the front side of the overhead guard, the steering column penetrates through the bridge seat, the sinking cavity is formed in a bottom plate of a forklift cab and located at the bottom end of the bridge seat, the steering gear assembly is arranged in the sinking cavity and connected with one end of the steering column, and the other end of the steering column is connected with the overhead guard. The air duct assembly is arranged in the bridge seat and used for supplying air into a cab of the forklift; the forklift instrument desk improves the operation safety of a forklift and the comfort level of a driver.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of forklift dashboard technology, specifically to a forklift dashboard and a forklift. Background Technology

[0002] Forklifts are a common industrial transportation tool, widely used in warehouses, docks, factories, and other places. During operation, forklift drivers need to deal with various complex working environments and require good visibility.

[0003] However, in order to facilitate assembly, traditional forklift dashboards typically use an upper-mounted layout for the steering gear assembly, which not only encroaches on the driver's legroom but also makes the dashboard too high, increasing the driver's blind spot and affecting the safety of low-position fork operation. In addition, the instruments and control switches are all mounted on the dashboard, taking up a lot of space and making it difficult to install the air conditioning duct components. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide a forklift dashboard and forklift, which improves the safety of forklift operation and the comfort of the driver.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a forklift dashboard, comprising:

[0006] The driver's seat is located between the two uprights on the front side of the overhead guard of the forklift;

[0007] The instrument module is mounted on the front right end column of the top cover frame;

[0008] A steering column that extends through the driver's seat;

[0009] A recessed cavity is formed on the floor of the forklift cab and located at the bottom end of the cab seat;

[0010] A steering gear assembly is disposed inside the recessed cavity, and the steering gear assembly is connected to one end of the steering column;

[0011] The air duct assembly, located inside the driver's seat, is used to supply air into the forklift cab.

[0012] Optionally, the height of the top of the driver's seat from the base plate is no more than 300mm.

[0013] Optionally, the front edge of the driver's seat is provided with a downward-sloping surface, the angle of which is 15°.

[0014] Optionally, the air duct assembly includes an air conditioning air duct and a defrost vent. The air conditioning air duct is disposed below the downward-sloping surface, and the defrost vent is opened on the downward-sloping surface and communicates with the air conditioning air duct.

[0015] Optionally, the air duct assembly further includes a face air outlet and a foot air outlet, the face air outlet and the foot air outlet being respectively connected to the air conditioning air duct.

[0016] Optionally, the face air vent is located on the upper part of the driver's seat, and the foot air vent is located on the lower part of the driver's seat.

[0017] Optionally, the forklift dashboard also includes an air conditioning control panel, which is located on the right side of the driver's seat.

[0018] Optionally, the forklift dashboard also includes a steering wheel, which is adjustablely connected to the other end of the steering column.

[0019] Optionally, one end of the steering column is connected to the steering gear assembly via a universal joint.

[0020] The second aspect of this utility model provides a forklift having the forklift dashboard described above.

[0021] By using the above technical solution, the steering gear assembly is placed inside the recessed cavity, avoiding the encroachment on the driver's legroom by the traditional top-mounted layout. This effectively reduces the overall height of the instrument panel. The instrument module is placed on the front right column of the overhead guard, rather than occupying the center or front of the cab in the traditional way. This layout not only reduces visual interference but also provides the driver with a wider field of vision, making it easier to observe the road conditions and working environment ahead. The air duct assembly is placed inside the cab to supply air to the forklift cab, providing the driver with a comfortable temperature and air quality, improving the driver's comfort during operation, and thus helping to improve the driver's operational safety. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a forklift dashboard provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a front-view schematic diagram of a forklift dashboard provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view of a forklift dashboard provided by this utility model.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0026] 1. Cab seat; 11. Inclined slope; 2. Instrument module; 3. Steering column; 4. Recessed cavity; 5. Steering gear assembly; 61. Air conditioning duct; 62. Defrosting vent; 63. Facial air vent; 64. Foot air vent; 7. Air conditioning control panel; 8. Steering wheel; 100. Forklift cab floor. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0028] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, this utility model provides a forklift dashboard that mainly includes a driver's seat 1, an instrument module 2, a steering column 3, a recessed cavity 4, a steering gear assembly 5, and an air duct assembly.

[0029] Specifically, the cab 1 is located between two columns on the front side of the overhead guard of the forklift, the instrument module 2 is located on the right column on the front side of the overhead guard, the steering column 3 passes through the cab 1, the recessed cavity 4 is opened on the floor 100 of the forklift cab and is located at the bottom of the cab 1, the steering assembly 5 is located inside the recessed cavity 4, the steering assembly 5 is connected to one end of the steering column 3, and the air duct assembly is located inside the cab 1 for supplying air into the forklift cab.

[0030] In the forklift dashboard provided by this utility model, the steering assembly 5 mainly includes a steering gear and hydraulic lines. The steering gear and hydraulic lines are integrated and fixed to the recessed cavity 4 below the floor plate 100 of the forklift cab by a bracket (not shown in the figure). This avoids the encroachment of the driver's leg space on the traditional top-mounted layout and can effectively reduce the overall height of the dashboard. This change reduces the driver's blind spot, especially when operating the low-position forks, allowing for a clearer observation of the forks and the surrounding environment, thereby improving the accuracy and safety of operation.

[0031] The instrument module 2 includes instruments and control switches, which are located on the front right column of the overhead guard, rather than traditionally occupying the center or front end of the driver's seat 1. It is connected to the control unit via a CAN bus. This layout not only reduces visual interference but also provides the driver with a wider field of vision, making it easier to observe the road conditions and working environment ahead.

[0032] The recessed cavity 4 design frees up legroom for the driver, allowing the driver to maintain a more comfortable sitting posture during long-term operation and reducing physical fatigue caused by limited space.

[0033] The air duct assembly is located inside the cab 1. Specifically, the air duct assembly is located in the original area of ​​the instrument module 2. The air duct assembly is connected to the air conditioning system and the cab, ensuring that air can be delivered evenly and effectively to the forklift cab, providing the driver with a comfortable temperature and air quality. This helps the driver stay alert and focused during work, further improving work efficiency and operational safety.

[0034] The forklift dashboard provided by this utility model integrates the steering gear assembly 5 into the recessed cavity 4 and optimizes the overall layout of the dashboard, making the entire dashboard structure more compact and reasonable. This not only improves the safety of forklift operation and the comfort of the driver, but also enhances the overall performance and reliability of the forklift.

[0035] Specifically, due to the top-mounted layout of the steering gear assembly 5 in traditional instrument panels, their height often needs to be set relatively high to accommodate the steering gear assembly 5. In some embodiments, the height of the top of the driver's seat 1 from the base plate is no more than 300mm. As the main frame structure of the forklift instrument panel, the low-profile design of the driver's seat 1 reduces obstruction of the driver's forward view and minimizes operational inconvenience caused by improper instrument panel height. This helps the driver maintain high flexibility and reaction speed in complex or confined working environments, ensuring the smooth completion of tasks. In addition to improving operational safety and flexibility, the low-profile design of the driver's seat 1 also allows the driver to maintain a more comfortable sitting posture during long-term operation, reducing pressure on the neck and back, and lowering physical fatigue caused by prolonged driving.

[0036] Furthermore, the front edge of the driver's seat 1 is provided with a downward-tilting slope 11, the angle of which is 15°. In this invention, the downward-tilting slope 11 is based on the horizontal reference plane of the front edge of the instrument panel body and tilts downward at 15°. This angle ensures that the extension direction of the downward-tilting slope 11 is consistent with the direction of the driver's line of sight while sitting in the seat, further optimizing the low-position fork operation field of vision, making it easier for the driver to observe the position of the forks.

[0037] It is understandable that traditional forklift dashboards, with instruments and control switches mounted on them, occupy a lot of space, making it difficult to install the air conditioning system. Therefore, existing technologies mostly use external air conditioners, which not only disrupt the integrity of the overall vehicle design but also lack efficient defogging functions. Under temperature difference conditions, the windshield is prone to fogging, affecting operational safety.

[0038] Based on this, the air duct assembly may include an air conditioning duct 61, a defrost vent 62, a face air outlet 63, and a foot air outlet 64. The air conditioning duct 61 is located below the downward-sloping surface 11, the defrost vent 62 is located on the downward-sloping surface 11, the face air outlet 63 is located on the upper part of the driver's seat 1, and the foot air outlet 64 is located on the lower part of the driver's seat 1. The air conditioning duct 61, the defrost vent 62, the face air outlet 63, and the foot air outlet 64 are all connected to the air conditioning duct 61, and the air conditioning duct 61 is connected to the air conditioning system.

[0039] The air conditioning duct 61 is located below the downward-sloping surface 11. Through a reasonable airflow path design, it ensures that cold or warm air can be evenly delivered to the cab. The defrost vent 62 is located on the downward-sloping surface 11 and is connected to the air conditioning duct 61. In winter, when fog or ice forms on the front window of the cab, the defrost vent 62 can quickly blow out warm air, effectively removing the fog, ensuring clear visibility for the driver, and improving driving safety.

[0040] The face air vent 63 is located on the upper part of the driver's seat 1 on the side facing the driver, and can be directly directed at the driver's upper body. The foot air vent 64 is located on the lower part of the driver's seat 1 on the side facing the driver, which helps to regulate the temperature of the driver's lower limbs.

[0041] In some embodiments, the forklift dashboard further includes an air conditioning control panel 7, which is located on the right side of the driver's seat 1.

[0042] Understandably, the air conditioning control panel 7 is tightly integrated with the forklift's air conditioning system to ensure that all functions operate normally and stably. Based on the layout of the forklift cab and the driver's seating posture, the air conditioning control panel 7 is located on the right side of the driver's seat 1, ensuring that the driver can easily reach and clearly see all functions and instructions on the control panel in a normal driving posture.

[0043] In summary, by compactly placing the air duct assembly and air conditioning control panel 7 on the driver's seat 1, the functional requirements are met, the space utilization in the cab is optimized, unnecessary space occupation is reduced, and the cab is made more spacious and tidy.

[0044] In some embodiments, the forklift dashboard further includes a steering wheel 8, which is adjustablely connected to the other end of the steering column 3. One end of the steering column 3 is connected to the steering assembly 5 via a universal joint. The steering wheel 8 supports angle and height adjustment to accommodate the operating habits of drivers of different heights. The adjustment structure of the steering wheel 8 can be any suitable structure known to those skilled in the art, such as an adjustable support rod or slide rail located below the steering wheel 8 and connected to the other end of the steering column 3, allowing the driver to adjust it up and down as needed. Simultaneously, a lockable rotary joint can be provided at the connection between the steering wheel 8 and the steering column 3 to facilitate the driver's adjustment of the tilt angle of the steering wheel 8.

[0045] The universal joint design allows for angular misalignment between the connected steering column 3 and steering gear assembly 5, ensuring smooth power transmission even when the angle between the steering wheel 8 and steering gear assembly 5 changes during forklift steering. This feature enables the forklift to maintain the stability and reliability of its steering system under complex and varied operating conditions.

[0046] The second aspect of this utility model provides a forklift having the aforementioned forklift dashboard. By introducing the aforementioned forklift dashboard into the forklift cab, not only can the convenience, comfort, and safety of driving operations be improved, but the spatial layout of the forklift cab is also further optimized, enhancing the overall performance and reliability of the forklift.

[0047] It is understood that the forklift dashboard of this invention has a compact structure and reasonable layout, making it easy to adapt and integrate with other forklift models. Furthermore, with the development of intelligent technology, this forklift dashboard can be further integrated with intelligent driving assistance systems, vehicle networking, and other functions to achieve more intelligent and efficient driving operations.

[0048] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings; however, the present invention is not limited thereto. Within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solution of the present invention. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the present invention will not describe the various possible combinations separately. However, these simple modifications and combinations should also be considered as the content disclosed in the present invention and are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A forklift instrument panel, characterized by, The fork truck instrument desk comprises: a driver seat (1) arranged between two vertical columns at the front side of a canopy of the fork truck; an instrument module (2) arranged at the right end vertical column at the front side of the canopy; a steering column (3) penetrating the driver seat (1); a sunken cavity (4) opened on a floor (100) of a cab of the fork truck and located at the bottom end of the driver seat (1); a steering gear assembly (5) arranged inside the sunken cavity (4) and connected with one end of the steering column (3); an air duct assembly arranged inside the driver seat (1) for air supply to the cab of the fork truck.

2. The forklift instrument panel of claim 1, wherein, The height of the driver seat (1) from the top end to the floor is not more than 300 mm.

3. The forklift instrument panel of claim 1, wherein, The front edge of the driver seat (1) is provided with a downward inclined angle surface (11) with an angle of 15°.

4. The forklift instrument panel of claim 3, wherein, The air duct assembly comprises an air conditioner air duct (61) arranged below the downward inclined angle surface (11) and a defrost air outlet (62) opened on the downward inclined angle surface (11) and communicated with the air conditioner air duct (61).

5. The forklift instrument panel of claim 4, wherein, The air duct assembly further comprises a face air outlet (63) and a foot air outlet (64) respectively communicated with the air conditioner air duct (61).

6. The forklift instrument panel of claim 5, wherein, The face air outlet (63) is arranged at the upper part of the driver seat (1) and the foot air outlet (64) is arranged at the lower part of the driver seat (1).

7. The forklift instrument panel of claim 1, wherein, The fork truck instrument desk further comprises an air conditioner control panel (7) arranged at the right side of the driver seat (1).

8. The forklift instrument panel of claim 1, wherein, The fork truck instrument desk further comprises a steering wheel (8) adjustably connected with the other end of the steering column (3).

9. The forklift instrument panel of claim 1, wherein, One end of the steering column (3) is connected with the steering gear assembly (5) through a universal joint.

10. A fork lift truck characterised in that, The fork truck has the fork truck instrument desk according to any one of claims 1-9.

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