Auxiliary device for forklift dragging equipment
By using an auxiliary device for forklift towing equipment, and utilizing the design of a universal joint base and steel plate bracket, the issues of flexibility and safety when forklifts are towing heavy objects are solved, achieving a tight connection and efficient towing effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CENT GRAIN RESERVE SANYA DIRECT WAREHOUSE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing forklifts suffer from poor flexibility, low safety, and insufficient stability when towing heavy objects. They are particularly prone to swaying and falling off when turning, and the inertial distance of the tow rope leads to low efficiency.
An auxiliary device for forklift towing equipment is adopted, which uses a universal joint base and a bracket made of steel plate material. The bracket can rotate 360 degrees and achieves a tight connection through longitudinal and horizontal grooves and locking holes, thus avoiding the use of towing ropes.
It enables flexible rotation and tight connection during forklift towing, reduces inertial distance, improves operational safety and efficiency, and avoids the risk of heavy objects falling off.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of forklift towing, specifically an auxiliary device for forklift towing equipment. Background Technology
[0002] In many fields such as industrial production and logistics warehousing, using forklifts to tow goods or items is a common operational method, which can effectively improve the efficiency of goods handling and reduce the intensity of manual labor. Currently, tow ropes are commonly used in this type of operation to connect the forklift to the heavy object, thereby completing the towing operation.
[0003] However, using a tow rope to drag heavy objects has many obvious drawbacks. On the one hand, during towing, the flexible connection of the tow rope makes it difficult for the heavy object to rotate flexibly, greatly limiting the flexibility of the operation, especially in scenarios where the heavy object needs to be turned or its posture adjusted, significantly increasing the difficulty of operation. On the other hand, when the forklift moves and turns, the heavy object connected to the tow rope, lacking rigid constraint, moves abnormally freely in the forward and backward directions, making it difficult to keep in sync with the forklift's turning movements. This easily leads to the heavy object swaying and deviating from the intended path, not only affecting work efficiency but also potentially posing safety hazards to the surrounding environment or personnel.
[0004] Furthermore, the tow rope itself has a certain length, resulting in an unavoidable inertial distance between the forklift and the load. During towing, this inertial distance causes a lag in the motion response of both. When the forklift starts, brakes, or changes gears, the load is prone to generating a large impact force due to inertia, accelerating the wear of the tow rope. Simultaneously, due to factors such as the tow rope's material, connection method, and changes in force during operation, loose connections are inevitable when towing heavy loads. This can lead to slippage or loosening during towing, affecting operational stability, or even serious accidents such as the load falling off, posing a severe threat to operational safety.
[0005] In summary, existing technologies that use tow ropes to tow heavy objects are inadequate in terms of operational flexibility, safety, and stability, making it difficult to meet the demands of modern industrial production and logistics warehousing for efficient, safe, and precise operations. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a forklift towing technology that can overcome these shortcomings. Utility Model Content
[0006] Therefore, to address the aforementioned shortcomings, this utility model provides an auxiliary device for forklift towing equipment. It solves many problems associated with using tow ropes to tow heavy objects, enabling towing without a tow rope, allowing for flexible forward and backward movement, reducing the inertial distance between tow ropes, ensuring a tighter connection for greater safety, and improving the efficiency of forklift towing.
[0007] This utility model is implemented as follows: constructing an auxiliary device for forklift towing equipment, characterized in that: the device has a universal joint base and a bracket made of steel plate material, the bracket is located on the universal joint base and can rotate 360 degrees horizontally along the universal joint base.
[0008] The forklift towing equipment auxiliary device according to the present utility model is characterized in that;
[0009] The bracket has longitudinal and horizontal grooves for securing goods;
[0010] The bracket also has a longitudinal snap-fit connection end with a locking bolt hole and a horizontal snap-fit connection end.
[0011] The auxiliary device for forklift towing equipment according to the present invention is characterized in that: the universal joint base is fixed at the end of the forklift.
[0012] This utility model has the following advantages: It provides a forklift towing device that solves many problems associated with using a tow rope to tow heavy objects. The overall structure of this application utilizes steel plate material. The base is a 360° rotating universal joint, and a bracket made of steel plate material is tightly connected to the object being towed. During towing, the device is first fixed to the end of the forklift. Then, depending on the specifications and type of the towed goods, it can be locked or fixed in grooves at different positions. Pins or bolts are then installed at the corresponding locking holes to prevent it from falling off. The advantages of this device are that it eliminates the need for a tow rope to tow heavy objects, allows for flexible forward and backward movement, reduces the inertial distance between tow ropes, provides a tighter connection for greater safety, and improves the efficiency of forklift towing. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the implementation structure of this utility model application.
[0014] The components include: universal joint base 1, bracket 2, longitudinal groove 3, horizontal groove 4, bolt hole 5, longitudinal snap-fit connection end 6, horizontal snap-fit connection end 7, and forklift end 8. Detailed Implementation
[0015] The following will be combined with the appendix Figure 1 This utility model will be described in detail, and the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0016] This utility model provides an auxiliary device for forklift towing equipment, such as... Figure 1As shown, it is implemented in the following manner: the device has a universal joint base 1 and a bracket 2 made of steel plate material, the bracket 2 is located on the universal joint base 1 and can rotate 360 degrees horizontally along the universal joint base 1.
[0017] In this application, the bracket 2 has a longitudinal groove 3 and a horizontal groove 4 for securing goods; the bracket 2 also has a longitudinal snap-fit connection end 6 with a locking bolt hole 5 and a horizontal snap-fit connection end 7.
[0018] When the forklift towing device described in this application is implemented, the universal joint base 1 can be fixed to the end 8 of the forklift by bolts.
[0019] The specific implementation of this application is further described below. The overall structure of this application utilizes steel plate material. The base is a universal joint that rotates 360 degrees. A bracket made of steel plate material is used to tightly connect with the object being towed. During towing, the entire device is first fixed to point 8 on the end of the forklift. Then, depending on the specifications and type of the towed goods, it can be locked or fixed in grooves at different positions. Pins or bolts are then installed at the corresponding locking holes 5 to prevent detachment. The advantages of this device are that it eliminates the need for a tow rope to tow heavy objects, allows for flexible forward and backward movement, reduces the inertial distance between tow ropes, provides a tighter connection for greater safety, and improves the efficiency of forklift towing.
[0020] In summary, this utility model provides an auxiliary device for forklift towing equipment, solving many problems encountered when using a tow rope to tow heavy objects. These problems specifically include: difficulty in rotating during towing, lack of flexibility when moving and turning, and the presence of inertial distance between the tow ropes, leading to occasional loose connections when using them to tow heavy objects. Therefore, the main function of this application is to facilitate rotation during towing.
[0021] Specific combination Figure 1 As can be seen, in the forklift towing equipment auxiliary device described in this utility model, the device has a universal joint base 1 and a bracket 2 made of steel plate material. The bracket 2 is located on the universal joint base 1 and can rotate 360 degrees horizontally along the universal joint base 1. Figure 1 Number 8 in the middle is the forklift end, and its connection to the forklift end is as follows: Figure 1 As shown (i.e., in the accompanying diagram of the instruction manual) Figure 1 The structure of the device is that it is fixed to the end of the forklift at point 8. In other words, it is connected to the end of the forklift by means of the universal joint base 1, which is the universal joint assembly.
[0022] It should be noted that the universal joint base 1 is essentially the universal joint assembly. The bracket 2, constructed of steel plate, sits atop the universal joint base 1 and can rotate 360 degrees horizontally along it. The bracket 2's function is to secure the towed goods. It features longitudinal grooves 3 and horizontal grooves 4, which are engaged or secured in different positions according to the actual size and type of the towed goods. The universal joint base 1 is the universal joint assembly, while the bracket 2 is a frame constructed of welded steel plates for securing the towed goods.
[0023] The specific implementation of this application is further described below. The overall structure of this application utilizes steel plate material. The base is a universal joint that rotates 360 degrees. A bracket made of steel plate material is used to tightly connect with the object being towed. During towing, the device is first fixed to the end of the forklift at point 8. Then, depending on the specifications and type of the towed goods, it can be locked or fixed in grooves at different positions. Pins or bolts are then installed at the corresponding locking holes 5 to prevent detachment. The advantages of this device are that it eliminates the need for a tow rope to tow heavy objects, allows for flexible forward and backward movement, reduces the inertial distance between tow ropes, provides a tighter connection for greater safety, and improves the efficiency of forklift towing. Those skilled in the art can also implement it based on its effects.
[0024] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. An auxiliary device for forklift towing equipment, characterized in that; The device has a universal joint base (1) and a bracket (2) made of steel plate, the bracket (2) having a longitudinal groove (3) and a horizontal groove (4) for securing goods; the bracket (2) also has a longitudinal snap-fit connection end (6) with a bolt hole (5) and a horizontal snap-fit connection end (7); the universal joint base (1) is fixed at the end of the forklift (8); the bracket (2) is located on the universal joint base (1) and can rotate 360 degrees horizontally along the universal joint base (1).