A forklift counterweight that is easy to install and fix.

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of forklift counterweight technology, providing a forklift counterweight that is easy to install and fix. It includes a mounting frame installed at the rear of the forklift by fixing bolts; a counterweight box for adding weight, secured to the mounting frame by a clamping plate; the counterweight box can be filled with metal sand to adjust its weight; an inlet and a outlet are respectively provided on the top and side walls of the counterweight box, the inlet providing a channel for adding metal sand and the outlet providing a channel for discharging metal sand; and a base plate fixed to the mounting frame for auxiliary support of the counterweight box. This solution provides a forklift counterweight that is easy to install and fix, and by using a counterweight box that can be filled with metal sand to adjust its weight, it allows for flexible adjustment of the counterweight according to actual needs, preventing the forklift from being overloaded due to excessive counterweight.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of forklift counterweights, and particularly relates to a forklift counterweight that is easy to install and fix. Background Technology

[0002] Counterweights are heavy objects used to increase one's own weight to maintain balance. Forklifts are industrial handling vehicles, which are various wheeled handling vehicles used for loading, unloading, stacking, and short-distance transportation of palletized goods. Forklift counterweights are usually used to increase the net weight of the load to maintain stability.

[0003] Existing counterweights are generally single units that are welded to the forklift. Using heavy counterweights directly can easily overload the forklift support. Welding multiple counterweights is labor-intensive and results in low installation efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a forklift counterweight that is easy to install and fix, aiming to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the easy overload of forklift support caused by directly using a heavy counterweight and the labor-intensive process of welding multiple counterweights.

[0005] To solve the above problems, this utility model is implemented as follows: a forklift counterweight block that is easy to install and fix includes: a fixed frame that is installed at the rear of the forklift by fixing bolts; a counterweight box that is clamped on the fixed frame by a clamping plate for adding counterweight, the counterweight box being filled with metal sand to adjust the weight of the counterweight box; a feed port and a discharge port respectively provided on the top and side wall of the counterweight box, the feed port providing a channel for adding metal sand and the discharge port providing a channel for discharging metal sand; a base plate fixed on the fixed frame for auxiliary support of the counterweight box; and a protective structure provided on the counterweight box for enclosing the counterweight box.

[0006] Preferably, the protective structure includes a cover plate hinged to the top of the counterweight box for closing the feed inlet, a limiting plate fixed to the side wall of the counterweight box, and a baffle plate slidably installed between the limiting plates for closing the discharge outlet, wherein the bottom of the baffle plate can contact the top of the base plate.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the cover plate is fixed with an elastic pad for shock absorption and noise reduction, the baffle is equipped with a handle for providing an operating grip point, and a fixing plate for stabilizing the card plate is detachably installed on the fixing frame, the bottom of the fixing plate being in contact with the top of the card plate.

[0008] Preferably, the top of the counterweight box is fixed with a limiting rod for stabilizing the external metal block, and a support plate for supporting the external metal block is installed on the limiting rod. The top of the support plate is provided with a shock-absorbing pad that can contact the external metal block.

[0009] Preferably, an adjustment frame is slidably mounted on the top of the counterweight box, and an abutment plate that can contact a forklift to help stabilize the counterweight box is fixed on the adjustment frame. An extension plate is mounted on the adjustment frame, and a limiting bolt that is threadedly connected to the counterweight box to stabilize the position of the extension plate is threadedly mounted on the extension plate.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the counterweight box is provided with a slide groove, and a slider connected to the adjusting frame is slidably installed in the slide groove. The slide groove and the slider cooperate to limit the movement path of the adjusting frame.

[0011] Preferably, both the card plate and the limiting plate are L-shaped, and the inner wall of the limiting plate is inlaid with ball bearings that contact the baffle to reduce friction. The counterweight box is provided with an observation window for displaying the amount of metal sand stored inside the counterweight box.

[0012] Compared with related technologies, the forklift counterweight provided by this utility model, which is easy to install and fix, has the following advantages:

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the forklift counterweight provided in this solution is easy to install and fix. It utilizes a counterweight box that can be filled with metal sand to adjust the weight, allowing for flexible adjustment of the counterweight according to actual needs. This prevents the forklift from being overloaded due to excessive counterweight. The counterweight box is quickly installed and fixed using a fixing frame and clamping plate, improving installation efficiency. The design of the inlet and outlet makes adding and discharging metal sand convenient and facilitates counterweight weight adjustment. The base plate provides auxiliary support to the counterweight box, improving its stability and load-bearing capacity. The protective structure encloses the counterweight box, effectively preventing metal sand leakage and extending its service life. Limiting rods, support plates, and shock-absorbing pads ensure stable placement of the external metal block and provide shock absorption. The adjusting frame and contact plate further enhance the stability of the counterweight box on the forklift. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a top view of a forklift counterweight block that is easy to install and fix, provided by this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the cover plate in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the counterweight box in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the limiting rod and support plate in this utility model.

[0018] Reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Fixing frame; 2. Fixing bolt; 3. Clamping plate; 4. Counterweight box; 5. Cover plate; 6. Limiting plate; 7. Baffle; 8. Handle; 9. Base plate; 10. Limiting rod; 11. Support plate; 12. Elastic pad; 13. Fixing plate; 14. Slide groove; 15. Adjusting frame; 16. Contact plate; 17. Extension plate; 18. Shock-absorbing pad. Detailed Implementation

[0019] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used herein in the specification of the application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, or foregoing drawings are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a particular order; the terms "inner," "outer," "left," and "right" indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0020] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0021] This utility model embodiment provides a forklift counterweight that is easy to install and fix, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, the forklift counterweight block for easy installation and fixing includes: a mounting frame 1 installed at the rear of the forklift by fixing bolts 2; a counterweight box 4 for adding counterweight by clamping plate 3 on the mounting frame 1, the counterweight box 4 being filled with metal sand to adjust the weight of the counterweight box 4; a feed port and a discharge port respectively provided on the top and side wall of the counterweight box 4, the feed port providing a channel for adding metal sand and the discharge port providing a channel for discharging metal sand; a base plate 9 fixed on the mounting frame 1 for auxiliary support of the counterweight box 4; and a protective structure provided on the counterweight box 4 for sealing the counterweight box 4.

[0022] In this embodiment, instead of using heavy single counterweight blocks, a counterweight box 4 with adjustable weight by filling with metal sand is adopted. This allows for flexible adjustment of the counterweight according to actual needs, preventing the forklift from being overloaded due to excessive counterweight. The counterweight box 4 is quickly installed and fixed through structures such as the fixing frame 1 and the clamping plate 3, reducing manpower consumption and greatly improving installation efficiency. The design of the inlet and outlet makes it convenient to add and discharge metal sand in the counterweight box 4, easily achieving the adjustment of the counterweight weight to meet the counterweight requirements of the forklift under different working conditions. The base plate 9 provides auxiliary support for the counterweight box 4, further improving the stability and load-bearing capacity of the counterweight box 4 on the forklift, ensuring the safety of the forklift during operation. The protective structure seals the counterweight box 4, effectively preventing metal sand leakage, while protecting the counterweight box 4 from external factors and extending its service life.

[0023] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the protective structure includes a cover plate 5 hinged to the top of the counterweight box 4 for closing the feed inlet, a limiting plate 6 fixed to the side wall of the counterweight box 4, and a baffle 7 slidably installed between the limiting plates 6 for closing the discharge outlet. The bottom of the baffle 7 can contact the top of the base plate 9.

[0024] In this embodiment, the cover plate 5 and the baffle plate 7 in the protective structure respectively seal the feed port and the discharge port to prevent metal sand leakage, while preventing external debris from entering the counterweight box 4, protecting the internal structure of the counterweight box 4 and the metal sand from external factors. The hinged design of the cover plate 5 and the sliding design of the baffle plate 7 make the opening and closing operation of the feed port and the discharge port simple and quick, improving the convenience of use.

[0025] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, an elastic pad 12 for shock absorption and noise reduction is fixed to the bottom of the cover plate 5, a handle 8 for providing an operating grip point is installed on the baffle 7, and a fixing plate 13 for stabilizing the card plate 3 is detachably installed on the fixing frame 1, the bottom of the fixing plate 13 being in contact with the top of the card plate 3.

[0026] In this embodiment, the handle 8 provides a gripping point for the operator, making the sliding operation of the baffle 7 more convenient and effortless. The base plate 9 provides auxiliary support for the counterweight box 4, enhancing the stability and load-bearing capacity of the counterweight box 4 on the fixed frame 1. At the same time, it contacts the bottom of the baffle 7, assisting the baffle 7 in closing the discharge port. The fixed plate 13 is used to stabilize the clamping plate 3, further enhancing the fixing effect of the clamping plate 3 on the counterweight box 4 and improving the stability of the entire counterweight structure.

[0027] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a limiting rod 10 for stabilizing an external metal block is fixed on the top of the counterweight box 4, and a support plate 11 for supporting the external metal block is installed on the limiting rod 10. A shock-absorbing pad 18 that can contact the external metal block is provided on the top of the support plate 11.

[0028] In this embodiment, the limiting rod 10 is used to stabilize the external metal block, ensuring that the external metal block is stably positioned on the counterweight box 4 and preventing it from shaking or shifting. The support plate 11 provides load-bearing support for the external metal block, enabling the external metal block to be stably placed on the counterweight box 4. When the external metal block is placed on the support plate 11, the shock-absorbing pad 18 can play a shock-absorbing role, reducing the vibration and impact between the external metal block and the support plate 11, and at the same time protecting the external metal block and the support plate 11 from damage.

[0029] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, an adjustment frame 15 is slidably mounted on the top of the counterweight box 4, and an abutment plate 16 is fixed on the adjustment frame 15, which can contact the forklift to assist in stabilizing the counterweight box 4. An extension plate 17 is mounted on the adjustment frame 15, and a limiting bolt is threadedly mounted on the extension plate 17 and threadedly connected to the counterweight box 4 to stabilize the position of the extension plate 17.

[0030] In this embodiment, the adjusting frame 15 can be adjusted along the top of the counterweight box 4, and the abutment plate 16 can contact the forklift to help stabilize the counterweight box 4 and enhance its stability on the forklift. The extension plate 17 is threaded with a limiting bolt that is threaded to the counterweight box 4 to stabilize the position of the extension plate 17, thereby stabilizing the position of the adjusting frame 15. By tightening the limiting bolt, the extension plate 17 can be fixed on the counterweight box 4 to prevent the adjusting frame 15 from sliding and ensure the stability of the counterweight box 4.

[0031] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the top of the counterweight box 4 is provided with a slide groove 14, and a slider connected to the adjustment frame 15 is slidably installed in the slide groove 14. The slide groove 14 and the slider cooperate to limit the movement path of the adjustment frame 15.

[0032] In this embodiment, the slide groove 14 cooperates with the slider to limit the movement path of the adjustment frame 15, so that the adjustment frame 15 can only slide along the direction of the slide groove 14, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the movement of the adjustment frame 15.

[0033] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, both the card plate 3 and the limiting plate 6 are L-shaped. The inner wall of the limiting plate 6 is inlaid with ball bearings that contact the baffle 7 to reduce friction. The counterweight box 4 is provided with an observation window for displaying the amount of metal sand stored inside the counterweight box 4.

[0034] In this embodiment, the L-shaped design can better cooperate with the counterweight box 4 and the baffle 7. The ball bearings can reduce the friction when the baffle 7 slides, making the sliding of the baffle 7 smoother and easier to operate. The observation window is used to display the amount of metal sand stored inside the counterweight box 4. The operator can intuitively understand the amount of metal sand in the counterweight box 4 through the observation window, thereby determining whether to add metal sand or external metal blocks, which facilitates precise adjustment of the counterweight.

[0035] In summary, compared with related technologies, this device, by employing a counterweight box 4 that can be filled with metal sand to adjust its weight, achieves flexible adjustment of the counterweight according to actual needs, avoiding overloading of the forklift due to excessive counterweight. The counterweight box 4 is quickly installed and fixed through structures such as the fixing frame 1 and the clamping plate 3, improving installation efficiency. The design of the inlet and outlet makes the addition and discharge of metal sand convenient, facilitating the adjustment of the counterweight weight. The base plate 9 provides auxiliary support for the counterweight box 4, improving its stability and load-bearing capacity. The protective structure encloses the counterweight box 4, effectively preventing metal sand leakage and extending its service life. Structures such as the limit rod 10, support plate 11, and shock-absorbing pad 18 ensure the stable placement of the external metal block and provide shock absorption. Structures such as the adjusting frame 15 and the contact plate 16 further enhance the stability of the counterweight box 4 on the forklift.

[0036] It should be understood, in the several embodiments provided in this application, that the disclosed apparatus may be implemented in other ways.

[0037] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still combine, add, delete, or otherwise adjust the features of the various embodiments of this utility model according to the circumstances without conflict or creative effort, thereby obtaining different technical solutions that do not fundamentally depart from the concept of this utility model. These technical solutions are also within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A forklift counterweight that is easy to install and fix, characterized in that, include: A mounting bracket installed at the rear of the forklift using fixing bolts; A counterweight box for adding counterweight is attached to the fixed frame by a clamping plate. The counterweight box can be filled with metal sand to adjust the weight of the counterweight box. The feed inlet and discharge outlet are respectively provided on the top and side wall of the counterweight box. The feed inlet is used to provide a channel for adding metal sand, and the discharge outlet is used to provide a channel for discharging metal sand. A base plate fixed to the fixed frame to assist in supporting the counterweight box; A protective structure is installed on the counterweight box to enclose it.

2. The forklift counterweight block for easy installation and fixing as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The protective structure includes a cover plate hinged to the top of the counterweight box for closing the feed inlet, a limiting plate fixed to the side wall of the counterweight box, and a baffle plate slidably installed between the limiting plates for closing the discharge outlet. The bottom of the baffle plate can contact the top of the base plate.

3. The forklift counterweight block for easy installation and fixing as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the cover plate is fixed with an elastic pad for shock absorption and noise reduction. The baffle is equipped with a handle for providing an operating grip point. The fixing frame is detachably equipped with a fixing plate for stabilizing the card plate. The bottom of the fixing plate can contact the top of the card plate.

4. The forklift counterweight block for easy installation and fixing as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the counterweight box is fixed with a limiting rod for stabilizing the external metal block. A support plate for supporting the external metal block is installed on the limiting rod. The top of the support plate is provided with a shock-absorbing pad that can contact the external metal block.

5. The forklift counterweight block for easy installation and fixing as described in claim 1, characterized in that, An adjustment frame is slidably mounted on the top of the counterweight box. An abutment plate that can contact a forklift to help stabilize the counterweight box is fixed on the adjustment frame. An extension plate is mounted on the adjustment frame. A limiting bolt that is threadedly connected to the counterweight box to stabilize the position of the extension plate is threadedly mounted on the extension plate.

6. The forklift counterweight block for easy installation and fixing as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The top of the counterweight box is provided with a sliding groove, and a slider connected to the adjustment frame is slidably installed in the sliding groove. The sliding groove and the slider cooperate to limit the movement path of the adjustment frame.

7. The forklift counterweight block for easy installation and fixing as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Both the card plate and the limiting plate are L-shaped. The inner wall of the limiting plate is inlaid with ball bearings that contact the baffle to reduce friction. The counterweight box is provided with an observation window for displaying the amount of metal sand stored inside the counterweight box.

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