Multifunctional hood for forklift
By installing spring clip assemblies and lifting components on both sides of the forklift hood, the problem of complex operation in the traditional hood installation and maintenance process is solved, realizing the rapid connection and lifting of the hood to the frame, reducing safety hazards and operational difficulty.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
Traditional forklift hoods lack dedicated lifting holes or lifting components, making installation and maintenance complex and increasing safety hazards and time costs.
Design a multi-functional forklift hood, including spring clip assemblies and lifting components on both sides of the hood body for quick connection and lifting, and combine the cover assembly and lifting components to achieve convenient installation and removal.
The design of the spring clip assembly and lifting components enables rapid assembly and disassembly of the engine hood and chassis, reducing the difficulty of manual operation and safety hazards, and improving installation efficiency and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of forklifts, and particularly relates to a multi-functional hood for a forklift. Background Art
[0002] With the continuous development of industrial equipment, especially in the field of heavy machinery such as forklifts, the hood, as a key component to protect internal equipment from the external environment, plays a crucial role. The design of the hood not only needs to meet its basic protection function, but also needs to consider the requirements of easy installation, disassembly and maintenance. However, most traditional hoods lack dedicated lifting holes or lifting components, resulting in that during the installation or maintenance process, operators often need to use complex tools or cooperate with multiple people to complete the lifting operation, which not only wastes time but also increases the safety hazards of the operation. Summary of the Utility Model
[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a multi-functional hood for a forklift, which solves the problem of inconvenient lifting of the hood.
[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides a multi-functional hood for a forklift, and the hood includes:
[0005] A hood body, with through holes opened at the top of the hood body;
[0006] A cover assembly, arranged inside the through holes;
[0007] A plurality of spring clip assemblies, arranged at the bottom ends of the opposite sides of the hood body, for detachably connecting the hood body and the forklift frame;
[0008] A plurality of lifting assemblies, arranged on the opposite sides of the hood body, for cooperating with lifting equipment to lift the hood body.
[0009] Optionally, the cover assembly includes:
[0010] A cover plate;
[0011] A support frame, arranged on the lower surface of the cover plate and connected to the cover plate, the support frame is in a shape of Chinese character 'Ri', and two sound absorption grooves are formed by the cooperation between the cover plate and the support frame;
[0012] Two sound absorption cotton, respectively arranged in the two sound absorption grooves;
[0013] A pressing strip, cross-arranged at the bottom of the support frame and connected to the support frame;
[0014] A plurality of rubber pads, respectively arranged at the joints of the pressing strip and the support frame.
[0015] Optionally, it is characterized in that the cover assembly further includes:
[0016] Two sets of handle holes are symmetrically provided on the cover plate;
[0017] Two sets of handles are respectively installed inside the handle holes and connected to the cover plate.
[0018] Optionally, the cover plate, support frame, pressure strip, and rubber pad are connected by a first bolt.
[0019] Optionally, the hoisting assembly includes:
[0020] A handle box is embedded in the side of the machine housing;
[0021] A pin connector is disposed inside the handle box and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the handle box;
[0022] The lifting ring is rotatably mounted on the outside of the pin connector.
[0023] Optionally, the hoisting assembly further includes a magnetic element disposed at the inner bottom of the handle box and adsorbingly engaging with the lifting ring.
[0024] Optionally, the pin connector includes:
[0025] A pin, one end of which is connected to the inner wall of the handle box;
[0026] A bushing, fitted onto the outside of the pin;
[0027] A nut is threaded to the other end of the pin and is used to cooperate with the pin to fix the bushing.
[0028] Optionally, the spring clip assembly includes:
[0029] The substrate has two sets of symmetrically distributed hinge seats at its lower end on the side away from the housing, and a rotating shaft is provided between the two sets of hinge seats.
[0030] The bottom end of the rotating plate is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft.
[0031] A locking plate is mounted on the forklift frame;
[0032] The clip has one end connected to the side wall of the rotating plate and the other end used to engage with the latching plate.
[0033] A spring is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft, one end of the spring is connected to the rotating plate, and the other end of the spring is connected to the hinge seat.
[0034] Optionally, the multi-functional hood includes:
[0035] The first bracket is disposed on the inner wall of the machine housing;
[0036] The intelligent sensor fire extinguisher is installed on the first bracket.
[0037] Optionally, the multi-functional hood includes:
[0038] The second bracket is located at the front end of the machine housing;
[0039] The camera is mounted on the second bracket.
[0040] Through the above technical solution, this utility model provides a multi-functional forklift hood. Spring clip assemblies on both sides of the hood enable rapid assembly and disassembly of the hood from the vehicle frame. A cover assembly, composed of sound-absorbing cotton, a cover plate, rubber pads, and pressure strips, effectively absorbs vibration while reducing noise. Compared to existing technologies, this utility model solves the problem of inconvenient lifting of the hood by using lifting components on opposite sides of the hood. These lifting components, in conjunction with lifting equipment, easily lift the hood to the designated position, significantly reducing the difficulty and safety hazards of manual operation.
[0041] Other features and advantages of this utility model embodiment will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description
[0042] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the embodiments of the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the embodiments of the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0043] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a machine cover according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0044] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a cover plate assembly according to one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0045] Figure 3 This is a rear view of a cover plate assembly according to one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0046] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a cover plate according to one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0047] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a rubber pad according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0048] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a handle according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0049] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a support frame according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0050] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a hoisting assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0051] Figure 9 This is a front view of a hoisting assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0052] Figure 10 This is a side view of a spring clip assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0053] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a spring clip assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0054] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a spring clip assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0055] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a machine cover according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0056] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0057] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a machine cover according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0058] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of a camera according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0059] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures
[0060] 1. Engine hood body 2. Cover plate assembly
[0061] 3. Spring clip assembly 4. Lifting assembly
[0062] 21. Cover plate 22. Support frame
[0063] 23. Sound-absorbing cotton 24. Pressure strip
[0064] 25. Rubber pad 26. Handle hole
[0065] 27. Handle 41. Handle box
[0066] 42. Pin connector 43. Lifting eyelet
[0067] 44. Magnetic Attachment; 421. Pin Shaft
[0068] 422, bushing; 423, nut
[0069] 31. Substrate; 32. Rotating plate
[0070] 33. Locking plate 34. Clip
[0071] 35. Spring 5. First support
[0072] 6. Intelligent sensor fire extinguisher; 7. Second bracket
[0073] 8. Camera Detailed Implementation
[0074] The specific embodiments of the present invention 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 the present invention.
[0075] In this embodiment of the utility model, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "top," and "bottom" are generally used to describe the relative positional relationships of the components in relation to the directions shown in the accompanying drawings or in relation to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational directions.
[0076] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0077] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of a machine cover according to one embodiment of the present invention. In this diagram, the machine cover includes a machine cover body 1, a cover plate assembly 2, multiple spring clip assemblies 3, and multiple lifting assemblies 4. The top of the machine cover body 1 has a through hole, and the cover plate assembly 2 is disposed inside the through hole. The spring clip assemblies 3 are disposed at the bottom ends of opposite sides of the machine cover body 1 for detachably connecting the machine cover body 1 to the forklift frame. The lifting assemblies 4 are disposed on opposite sides of the machine cover body 1 for use with lifting equipment to lift the machine cover body 1. The spring clip assemblies 3 make the connection between the machine cover and the forklift frame more secure, providing a detachable connection function, allowing for easy disassembly and reinstallation when maintenance, repair, or replacement of the machine cover is required, reducing maintenance costs and workload. The cover plate assembly 2 and the spring clip assemblies 3 ensure the sealing and stability of the machine cover. Because the hood 1 is large and heavy, it usually requires specialized hoisting equipment for movement and installation. Compared with existing technologies, the hoisting assembly 4 of this invention solves the problem of inconvenient hoisting of the hood 1. The hoisting assembly 4, in conjunction with hoisting equipment, easily hoists the hood 1 to the predetermined position, thereby significantly reducing the difficulty and safety hazards of manual operation. Regarding the material of the hood 1, it can be any material known to those skilled in the art. In one example of this invention, the hood 1 is made of lightweight and corrosion-resistant fiberglass, and there can be three hoods. An internal frame skeleton is embedded, enhancing the overall structural strength and rigidity, and effectively distributing and bearing external loads. Furthermore, the hood 1 is provided with mounting holes, which not only allow for clearance from the vehicle frame structure but also facilitate the rational layout and routing of hydraulic lines.
[0078] In this embodiment, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown in the figure, the cover assembly 2 may include a cover plate 21, a support frame 22, a sound-absorbing cotton 23, a pressing strip 24, and a rubber pad 25. Among them, the support frame 22 is disposed on the lower surface of the cover plate 21 and connected to the cover plate 21. The support frame 22 is in a shape of a Chinese character 'Ri'. Two sound-absorbing grooves are formed by the cooperation between the cover plate 21 and the support frame 22, and the two sound-absorbing cottons 23 are respectively disposed in the two sound-absorbing grooves. The pressing strip 24 is cross-disposed at the bottom of the support frame 22 and connected to the support frame 22. A plurality of rubber pads 25 are respectively disposed at the joints between the pressing strip 24 and the support frame 22. Further, the opening design of the rubber pad 25 is slightly larger than the inner opening of the upper part of the hood body 1, so as to achieve a tight assembly with the inner opening of the upper part of the hood body 1. For the materials of the cover plate 21 and the support frame 22, there are various types known to those skilled in the art. In an example of the present utility model, the material of the cover plate 21 may be aluminum, and the support frame 22 may be carbon steel, and anti-slip patterns are provided on the surface of the cover plate 21. When the forklift starts, the operation of the internal components will generate certain noise. Through the two sound-absorbing grooves formed between the cover plate 21 and the support frame 22 and the setting of the sound-absorbing cotton 23, the noise can be effectively absorbed and weakened, preventing the noise from further spreading to the external environment, thereby achieving the effect of reducing noise. By using the cross-disposed pressing strip 24 and a plurality of rubber pads 25, the vibration can be effectively absorbed and dispersed, improving the stability and seismic resistance of the hood.
[0079] For the convenience of handling and operation of the entire cover plate 21, in this embodiment, as Figure 4 and Figure 6 shown, the cover assembly 2 includes two groups of handle holes 26 and two groups of handles 27. The two groups of handle holes 26 are symmetrically opened on the cover plate 21, and the two groups of handles 27 are respectively disposed inside the two groups of handle holes 26 and connected to the cover plate 21.
[0080] In this embodiment, for the ways of connecting the cover plate 21, the support frame 22, the pressing strip 24, and the rubber pad 25, there are various types known to those skilled in the art. In an example of the present utility model, considering the convenience of connection, the cover plate 21, the support frame 22, the pressing strip 24, and the rubber pad 25 can be connected by first bolts, and the assembly and disassembly are simple and convenient.
[0081] In this embodiment, for the specific structure of the lifting assembly 4, on the premise of meeting the requirement of cooperating with the hoisting equipment to hoist the hood body 1, there are various types known to those skilled in the art. In an example of the present utility model, as Figure 8As shown, the lifting assembly 4 includes a handle box 41, a pin connector 42, and a lifting ring 42. The pin connector 42 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the handle box 41, and the lifting ring 42 can rotate freely around the pin connector 42. The handle box 41 is embedded in the side of the machine housing 1. The pin connector 42 is located inside the handle box 41 and rotatably connected to the inner wall of the handle box 41, while the lifting ring 42 is rotatably located on the outer side of the pin connector 42. The lifting assembly 4 of this invention can better adapt to different angles and directions during lifting, improving the flexibility and stability of the lifting process.
[0082] To ensure that the lifting ring 42 does not swing due to bumps during vehicle operation, in this embodiment, the lifting assembly 4 also includes a magnetic element, which is located at the inner bottom of the handle box 41 and magnetically engages with the lifting ring 42. This design allows the lifting ring 42 to remain tightly attached to the handle box 41 when not in use, maintaining stability and avoiding unnecessary shaking, thereby ensuring the safety and stability of vehicle operation.
[0083] Furthermore, the composition of the pin connector 42 can be various that are known to those skilled in the art. In one example of this utility model, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the pin connector 42 includes a pin 421, a bushing 422, and a nut 423. One end of the pin 421 is connected to the inner wall of the handle box 41, and the bushing 422 is fitted onto the outer side of the pin 421. The nut 423 is threaded to the other end of the pin 421 and is used to fix the bushing 422 in place. This pin connector 42 achieves a balance between the multi-degree-of-freedom rotation of the lifting ring 42 and high-stability load-bearing capacity, taking into account flexibility, durability, and ease of maintenance.
[0084] In this embodiment, in order to connect the frame and the hood 1, the hood also includes a spring clip assembly 3, such as... Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, the spring clip assembly 3 includes a base plate 31, a rotating plate 32, a locking plate 33, a clip 34, and a spring 35. The lower end of the base plate 31, away from the machine housing 1, has two sets of symmetrically distributed hinge seats, with a rotating shaft between the two sets of hinge seats. The structure of this rotating shaft can be various types known to those skilled in the art; in one example of this invention, the rotating shaft can be a rivet. The bottom end of the rotating plate 32 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, and the locking plate 33 is mounted on the forklift frame. One end of the clip 34 is connected to the side wall of the rotating plate 32, and the other end is used to engage with the locking plate 33. The spring 35 is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft, with one end of the spring 35 connected to the rotating plate 32 and the other end connected to the hinge seat. The spring 35 can be a torsion spring. When the hood 1 needs to be connected to the frame, the rotating plate 32 rotates around the locking plate 33, causing the clip 34 to engage with the locking plate 33. The rotating plate 32 presses down on the base plate 31, and the clip 34 and the locking plate 33 cooperate to achieve engagement and complete the connection. When it is necessary to open the hood 1, the rotating plate 32 rotates towards the locking plate 33, which can separate the hood 1 from the frame.
[0085] To enhance the safety of the housing 1, in this embodiment, such as Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the multi-functional enclosure also includes a first bracket 5 and a smart sensor fire extinguisher 6, with the smart sensor fire extinguisher 6 mounted on the first bracket 5. The position of the first bracket 5 can be varied as known to those skilled in the art; in one example of this invention, the second bracket 7 is positioned at the front end of the enclosure. The smart sensor fire extinguisher 6 can automatically activate and spray fire extinguishing agents when it detects a certain concentration of smoke or flames, ensuring a rapid and effective response to fires.
[0086] In order to clearly understand the real-time situation of the forklift's surroundings, in this implementation, such as Figure 15 and Figure 16 The multi-functional machine cover also includes a second bracket 7 and a camera 8. The second bracket 7 is located at the front end of the cover, and the camera 8 is mounted on the second bracket 7. Whether in narrow alleys or complex road conditions, the camera provides a clear view, improving driving convenience, enhancing driver safety during operation, and ensuring the safety of both equipment and personnel.
[0087] Through the above technical solution, this utility model provides a multi-functional forklift hood. Spring clip assemblies on both sides of the hood enable rapid assembly and disassembly of the hood from the vehicle frame. A cover assembly, composed of sound-absorbing cotton, a cover plate, rubber pads, and pressure strips, effectively absorbs vibration while reducing noise. Compared to existing technologies, this utility model solves the problem of inconvenient lifting of the hood by using lifting components on opposite sides of the hood. These lifting components, in conjunction with lifting equipment, easily lift the hood to the designated position, significantly reducing the difficulty and safety hazards of manual operation.
[0088] The optional embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments of the present utility model are not limited to the specific details in the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of the embodiments of the present utility model, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of the embodiments of the present utility model.
[0089] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations will not be described separately in this embodiment.
[0090] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this utility model can be combined arbitrarily, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this utility model, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed by this utility model.
Claims
1. A multi-functional forklift hood, characterized in that, The hood includes: A hood body, with through holes opened at the top of the hood body; A cover assembly, arranged inside the through holes; Multiple spring clip assemblies, arranged at the bottoms of the opposite sides of the hood body, for detachably connecting the hood body and the forklift truck frame; Multiple lifting assemblies, arranged on the opposite sides of the hood body, for cooperating with lifting equipment to lift the hood body.
2. The machine cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover assembly includes: A cover; A support frame, arranged on the lower surface of the cover and connected to the cover. The support frame is in the shape of a Chinese character 'Ri' (日), and two sound absorption grooves are formed by the cooperation between the cover and the support frame; Two sound absorption cotton, respectively arranged in the two sound absorption grooves; Strips, cross - arranged at the bottom of the support frame and connected to the support frame; Multiple rubber pads, respectively arranged at the joints of the strips and the support frame.
3. The machine cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover assembly further includes: Two groups of handle holes, symmetrically opened on the cover; Two groups of handles, the two groups of handles are respectively arranged inside the two groups of handle holes and connected to the cover.
4. The machine cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover, the support frame, the strips and the rubber pads are connected by first bolts.
5. The machine cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes: A handle box, embedded in the side of the hood body; A pin shaft connecting piece, arranged inside the handle box and rotatably connected to the inner wall of the handle box; A lifting ring, rotatably arranged outside the pin shaft connecting piece.
6. The machine cover according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lifting assembly further includes a magnetic part, arranged at the inner bottom of the handle box and adsorptively cooperating with the lifting ring.
7. The machine cover according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pin shaft connecting piece includes: A pin shaft, one end of which is connected to the inner wall of the handle box; A bushing, sleeved outside the pin shaft; A nut, threadedly connected to the other end of the pin shaft, for cooperating with the pin shaft to fix the bushing.
8. The machine cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spring clip assembly includes: A base plate, with two groups of symmetrically distributed hinge seats arranged at the lower end of the side of the base plate away from the hood body, and a rotating shaft is arranged between the two groups of hinge seats; A rotating plate, the bottom end of which is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft; A lock catch plate, arranged on the forklift truck frame; A clip, one end of which is connected to the side wall of the rotating plate, and the other end is used for cooperating with the lock catch plate for clamping; A spring, sleeved outside the rotating shaft, one end of the spring is connected to the rotating plate, and the other end of the spring is connected to the hinge seat.
9. The machine cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multi - functional hood includes: a first bracket, arranged on the inner wall of the hood body; An intelligent induction fire extinguisher, arranged on the first bracket.
10. The machine cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multi - functional hood includes: A second bracket, arranged at the front end of the hood body; A camera, arranged on the second bracket.