Detachable overhead guard of cross-country forklift

By designing a main guard and a secondary guard structure on the forklift, and combining the use of clamping components and torsion springs, the problem of insufficient robustness of the forklift top guard is solved, enabling automatic clamping and disassembly, and improving the safety and convenience of the top guard.

CN224212359UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08SHANDONG LONGZHUANG MACHINERY MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG LONGZHUANG MACHINERY MANUFACTURING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-16
Publication Date
2026-05-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing forklift overhead guards are not very sturdy, and are prone to loosening during use, posing a safety hazard.

Method used

A detachable top guard for off-road forklifts was designed, which adopts a main guard and a secondary guard structure. The top guard assembly is connected to the main guard via a snap-fit ​​assembly. Automatic snap-fitting and disassembly are achieved using torsion springs and snap-fit ​​assemblies, thereby improving the robustness.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic mounting and dismounting of the top frame components, improving the robustness and convenience of the top support frame and ensuring operational safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of forklifts, in particular to a detachable overhead guard of a cross-country forklift, a main guard and an auxiliary guard of the detachable overhead guard are mounted on the forklift, when an overhead frame assembly needs to be opened, a worker enables a clamping assembly to release clamping of the overhead frame assembly, the worker opens the overhead frame assembly, and after use, the overhead frame assembly can be detached from the main guard and the auxiliary guard. The top frame assembly has a free closing function, after the top frame assembly is closed, the clamping assembly automatically clamps the top frame assembly, and firmness is improved; comprising main protection frames and auxiliary protection frames, each main protection frame is provided with one auxiliary protection frame, the device further comprises a top frame assembly and a clamping assembly, the top frame assembly is installed at the top ends of the two main protection frames, the clamping assembly is installed at the top ends of the two main protection frames, and the clamping assembly clamps the top frame assembly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of forklifts, and in particular to a detachable overhead guard for off-road forklifts. Background Technology

[0002] Forklifts are handling vehicles used for loading, unloading, stacking, and short-distance transport of palletized goods. They are widely used in industrial transportation. Due to different working environments, it is essential to install overhead guards above operators to prevent goods from falling and threatening their health during forklift operation and handling.

[0003] In the prior art, patent document CN207618959U discloses a detachable forklift overhead guard device, including a guard, limiting blocks, a top frame, lugs, and a vehicle body; the guard includes a main guard and a secondary guard with an open-loop quadrilateral structure, the left and lower parts of the main guard are fixedly connected by the secondary guard, a pair of guards are symmetrically installed on the vehicle body, a pair of limiting blocks are respectively installed on the left end of the upper part of the pair of guards, and the top frame includes a main top frame and a secondary top frame welded into a closed-loop quadrilateral structure, the right end of the main top frame is rotatably connected to a pair of lugs by a pair of locating pins.

[0004] During use, it was found that the device only fixes the top frame with limiting blocks, resulting in poor stability of the top frame. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a detachable overhead guard for off-road forklifts.

[0006] This utility model discloses a detachable top guard for off-road forklifts, comprising a main guard and a secondary guard, with a secondary guard mounted on each main guard. It also includes a top guard assembly and a locking assembly. The top guard assembly is mounted on the top of the two main guards, and the locking assembly is also mounted on the top of the two main guards, locking the top guard assembly in place. The main and secondary guards are mounted on the forklift. When the top guard assembly needs to be opened, the operator releases the locking assembly from the top guard assembly, allowing the operator to open it. After use, the top guard assembly has a self-closing function. After closing, the locking assembly automatically locks the top guard assembly in place, improving its stability.

[0007] Preferably, the top frame assembly includes ear seats, positioning pins, a top frame body, a handle, and a slot. Each set of main guards has a set of ear seats at its top. The top frame body is rotatably connected to the two sets of ear seats by two sets of positioning pins. The bottom of the top frame body has a handle, and the front of the top frame body has a slot. A torsion spring is fitted on the positioning pin. In normal conditions, the torsion spring keeps the top frame body horizontal, and the top frame body seals the tops of the two sets of main guards. The locking component engages with the slot, moving away from the slot. The operator holds the handle to open the top frame body. After use, the torsion spring seals the tops of the two sets of main guards again. When the top frame body needs to be replaced, the positioning pins can be pulled out to disassemble the top frame body, improving its stability and convenience.

[0008] Preferably, the mounting assembly includes a fixing plate, insert rods, guide wheels, limiting plates, springs, and connecting plates. Each main support frame has a fixing plate at its top, with insert rods slidably mounted on each fixing plate. Each insert rod has a limiting plate, and a spring connects the fixing plate and the adjacent limiting plate. A guide wheel is located at the end of the insert rod closest to the ear seat, and the ends of both insert rods furthest from the ear seat are connected to one end of the connecting plate. In use, the operator inserts the two sets of insert rods into the slots of the main frame body to mount the main frame. When the main frame body needs to be opened, the connecting plate is pulled away from the main frame body, disengaging the two sets of insert rods from the slots, allowing the main frame body to open freely, thus improving convenience.

[0009] Preferably, it also includes a chamfered portion, and the top frame body is provided with a chamfered portion; when the top frame body re-seals the top of the two sets of main guards, the chamfered portion rolls into contact with the two sets of guide wheels, thereby causing the insertion rod to move away from the top frame body for operation. When the insertion rod coincides with the slot, the limiting plate causes the insertion rod to be inserted into the slot under the action of the spring force, completing the automatic locking.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a handle cover, on which the handle is fitted; the operator grips the handle with the handle cover to reduce the occurrence of slippage.

[0011] Preferably, it also includes a buffer pad, and the bottom end of the top frame body is provided with a buffer pad; when the top frame body seals the top of the two sets of main protective frames, the buffer pad prevents the top frame body from making hard contact with the top of the main protective frames, thereby improving the service life.

[0012] Preferably, the main guard and the secondary guard are integrally formed.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the main guard and the auxiliary guard are installed on the forklift. When it is necessary to open the top frame assembly, the operator releases the locking component from the top frame assembly and opens the top frame assembly. After use, the top frame assembly has a self-closing function. After closing, the locking component automatically locks the top frame assembly, improving its firmness. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first isometric structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partially enlarged structural diagram of section A in the middle;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second isometric structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partially enlarged structural diagram of section B in the middle;

[0018] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of part C in the middle.

[0019] The following are labels in the attached diagram: 1. Main guard frame; 2. Secondary guard frame; 3. Ear seat; 4. Positioning pin; 5. Top frame body; 6. Handle; 7. Slot; 8. Fixing plate; 9. Insert rod; 10. Guide wheel; 11. Limiting plate; 12. Spring; 13. Connecting plate; 14. Chamfered part; 15. Handle grip; 16. Buffer pad. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. This utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of this utility model more thorough and complete. Example 1

[0021] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, this utility model provides a detachable top guard for off-road forklifts, including a main guard 1 and a secondary guard 2. Each set of main guards 1 is provided with a set of secondary guards 2. It also includes a top guard assembly and a clamping assembly. The top guard assembly is installed on the top of the two sets of main guards 1, and the clamping assembly is installed on the top of the two sets of main guards 1. The clamping assembly clamps the top guard assembly.

[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the top frame assembly includes ear seats 3, positioning pins 4, top frame body 5, handles 6 and slots 7. Each set of main guards 1 is provided with a set of ear seats 3 at its top. The top frame body 5 is rotatably connected to the two sets of ear seats 3 by two sets of positioning pins 4 respectively. The bottom end of the top frame body 5 is provided with a handle 6, and the front end of the top frame body 5 is provided with a slot 7. A torsion spring is fitted on the positioning pins 4.

[0023] In this embodiment, under normal conditions, the torsion spring keeps the top frame body 5 horizontal, the top frame body 5 seals the top of the two sets of main guards 1, and the locking component locks into the slot 7. The locking component is away from the slot 7. The operator holds the handle 6 to open the top frame body 5. After use, the torsion spring makes the top frame body 5 seal the top of the two sets of main guards 1 again. When the top frame body 5 needs to be replaced, the positioning pin 4 can be pulled out to disassemble the top frame body 5. Example 2

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, this utility model provides a detachable top guard for off-road forklifts, including a main guard 1 and a secondary guard 2. Each set of main guards 1 is provided with a set of secondary guards 2. It also includes a top guard assembly and a clamping assembly. The top guard assembly is installed on the top of the two sets of main guards 1, and the clamping assembly is installed on the top of the two sets of main guards 1. The clamping assembly clamps the top guard assembly.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the top frame assembly includes ear seats 3, positioning pins 4, top frame body 5, handles 6 and slots 7. Each set of main guards 1 is provided with a set of ear seats 3 at its top. The top frame body 5 is rotatably connected to the two sets of ear seats 3 through two sets of positioning pins 4. The bottom of the top frame body 5 is provided with a handle 6, and the front end of the top frame body 5 is provided with a slot 7. A torsion spring is fitted on the positioning pin 4.

[0026] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the mounting assembly includes a fixing plate 8, a rod 9, a guide wheel 10, a limiting plate 11, a spring 12, and a connecting plate 13. Each main guard frame 1 has a fixing plate 8 at its top. Each fixing plate 8 has a rod 9 slidably mounted on it. Each rod 9 has a limiting plate 11 mounted on it. A spring 12 is provided between the fixing plate 8 and the adjacent limiting plate 11. A guide wheel 10 is provided at the end of the rod 9 near the ear seat 3. The ends of both sets of rods 9 away from the ear seat 3 are connected to one end of the connecting plate 13.

[0027] It also includes a chamfered part 14, a handle cover 15, and a cushioning pad 16. The top frame body 5 is provided with a chamfered part 14, the handle 6 is fitted with a handle cover 15, and the bottom of the top frame body 5 is provided with a cushioning pad 16.

[0028] In this embodiment, under normal conditions, the torsion spring keeps the top frame body 5 horizontally positioned, and the top frame body 5 seals the tops of the two sets of main protective frames 1. The operator inserts the two sets of insert rods 9 into the slots 7 of the top frame body 5 respectively, thereby locking the top frame body 5. When it is necessary to open the top frame body 5, the connecting plate 13 is pulled away from the top frame body 5, thereby moving the two sets of insert rods 9 away from the slots 7, and the top frame body 5 can be opened freely. The operator holds the handle 6 to open the top frame body 5. After use, the torsion spring makes the top frame body 5 seal the tops of the two sets of main protective frames 1 again. When the top frame body 5 re-seals the tops of the two sets of main protective frames 1, the chamfered part 14 rolls and contacts the two sets of guide wheels 10, thereby moving the insert rods 9 away from the top frame body 5. When the insert rods 9 coincide with the slots 7, the limiting plate 11, under the action of the spring force of the spring 12, makes the insert rods 9 insert into the slots 7, completing the automatic locking. When it is necessary to replace the top frame body 5, the positioning pin 4 can be pulled out directly to disassemble the top frame body 5.

[0029] The spring 12 of the detachable top guard of the off-road forklift of this utility model is purchased from the market. Technical personnel in this industry only need to install and operate it according to the accompanying instruction manual, without the need for creative labor by technical personnel in this field.

[0030] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A detachable overhead guard for off-road forklifts, comprising a main guard (1) and a secondary guard (2), wherein each main guard (1) is provided with a secondary guard (2), characterized in that, It also includes a top frame assembly and a clamping assembly. The top frame assembly is installed on the top of the two sets of main guardrails (1), and the clamping assembly is installed on the top of the two sets of main guardrails (1). The clamping assembly clamps the top frame assembly.

2. The detachable overhead guard for an off-road forklift as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top frame assembly includes ear seats (3), positioning pins (4), top frame body (5), handles (6) and slots (7). Each main frame (1) has a set of ear seats (3) at its top. The top frame body (5) is rotatably connected to the two sets of ear seats (3) through two sets of positioning pins (4). The bottom of the top frame body (5) is provided with a handle (6), and the front end of the top frame body (5) is provided with a slot (7). A torsion spring is fitted on the positioning pins (4).

3. A detachable overhead guard for off-road forklifts as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting assembly includes a fixing plate (8), a rod (9), a guide wheel (10), a limiting plate (11), a spring (12), and a connecting plate (13). Each set of main guards (1) has a set of fixing plates (8) at its top. Each set of fixing plates (8) has a rod (9) slidably mounted on it. Each set of rods (9) has a limiting plate (11) mounted on it. A spring (12) is mounted between the fixing plate (8) and the adjacent limiting plate (11). A guide wheel (10) is mounted on the end of the rod (9) near the ear seat (3). The ends of the two sets of rods (9) away from the ear seat (3) are connected to one end of the connecting plate (13).

4. A detachable overhead guard for off-road forklifts as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a chamfered part (14), and the top frame body (5) is provided with a chamfered part (14).

5. A detachable overhead guard for off-road forklifts as described in claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a handle cover (15), which is fitted onto the handle (6).

6. A detachable overhead guard for off-road forklifts as described in claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a buffer pad (16), and the bottom end of the top frame body (5) is provided with a buffer pad (16).

7. A detachable overhead guard for off-road forklifts as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The main guard frame (1) and the secondary guard frame (2) are integrally formed.

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