A forklift

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of forklift technology and discloses a forklift including a forklift body with a workbench. The workbench has a load-bearing base plate with a recessed groove along the stepping direction. The bottom wall of the recessed groove has a first positioning surface inclined towards the ground. A pedal assembly includes a mounting plate and a foot pedal. The mounting plate is disposed in the recessed groove and connected to the first positioning surface. One end of the foot pedal is hinged to the mounting plate, forming a hinge point, and the other end is inclined away from the mounting plate and extends out of the recessed groove, with the hinge point located within the recessed groove. The advantages of this utility model are that it improves the comfort of stepping on the pedal assembly and has a simple and compact structure.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Forklifts, widely used in logistics, warehousing, and industrial production, prioritize operational safety and human-machine interface performance. Within the forklift control system, the foot pedal is a key component for starting, stopping, and speed control; its structural design directly impacts operator convenience, responsiveness, and safety. Existing foot pedals are typically mounted directly on the upper surface of the load-bearing base plate, requiring the foot to be significantly tilted upwards to depress them. Maintaining this posture for extended periods can lead to foot muscle fatigue and significantly reduce operator comfort. Furthermore, the large upward tilt requires operators to exert greater force when braking or accelerating, especially under frequent braking or acceleration conditions, significantly increasing operational intensity and further exacerbating leg and foot fatigue, thus affecting overall work efficiency and operational safety. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to propose a forklift that can improve the comfort of pedal assembly and has a simple and compact structure.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is to provide a forklift, comprising:

[0005] The forklift body has a worktable, the worktable has a load-bearing base plate, the load-bearing base plate has a recessed groove along the stepping direction, and the bottom wall of the recessed groove has a first positioning surface that is inclined towards the ground.

[0006] The pedal assembly includes a mounting plate and a foot pedal. The mounting plate is disposed in the recessed groove and connected to the first positioning surface. One end of the foot pedal is hinged to the mounting plate to form a hinge point, and the other end is inclined away from the mounting plate and extends out of the recessed groove, with the hinge point located inside the recessed groove.

[0007] In one of the forklifts described above, the first positioning surface has a 100° angle with the vertical line, and the mounting plate is detachably attached to the first positioning surface.

[0008] In one of the forklifts described above, the bottom wall is further provided with a horizontally arranged second positioning surface, which is connected to the end of the first positioning surface away from the hinge point.

[0009] In the forklift described above, the mounting plate includes a fixed part and a supporting part connected to each other. The fixed part is fixed to the first positioning surface by fasteners. The supporting part is inclined toward the foot pedal and extends above the second positioning surface, and an accommodating space is formed between the supporting part and the second positioning surface.

[0010] In the forklift described above, the fixed part is provided with a first hinge part extending in a direction away from the first positioning surface at one end away from the support part, the foot pedal is provided with a second hinge part, and the first hinge part and the second hinge part are hinged together by a first pivot.

[0011] In one of the forklifts described above, the pedal assembly further includes a pulley structure disposed between the mounting plate and the foot pedal, one end of the pulley structure being hinged to the foot pedal and the other end being slidably abutting against the support portion.

[0012] In the forklift described above, the foot pedal is further provided with a third hinge portion, the pulley structure includes a roller and a connecting rod, the roller abuts against the support portion, one end of the connecting rod is connected to the side wall of the roller, and the other end is hinged to the third hinge portion through a second pivot, and a return spring is provided on the second pivot.

[0013] In one of the forklifts described above, the pedal assembly further includes an encoder disposed on one side of the foot pedal, the encoder being connected to one end of the second rotating shaft.

[0014] In the forklift described above, the first positioning surface is provided with a first through hole, and the support part is provided with a second through hole, and the first through hole and the second through hole are coaxial.

[0015] In the forklift described above, the load-bearing base plate is provided with an anti-slip pad, the anti-slip pad is provided with a through hole, and the through hole corresponds to and is connected to the sinking groove.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. In this utility model, the load-bearing base plate is provided with a recessed groove along the stepping direction. The bottom wall of the recessed groove is provided with a first positioning surface inclined towards the ground. The foot pedal assembly is hinged and installed in the recessed groove and connected to the first positioning surface, with the hinge point located inside the recessed groove, thereby causing the foot pedal to sink as a whole and tilt forward. This design increases the angle between the front end of the foot pedal and the horizontal plane, thereby reducing the lifting range of the operator's foot when stepping, effectively alleviating foot fatigue caused by long-term work, and improving operating comfort; at the same time, it also reduces the occupation of external space and improves the overall safety and aesthetics of the equipment.

[0018] 2. In this utility model, the first positioning surface has a 100° angle with the vertical line, and the mounting plate and the first positioning surface are detachably connected. This angle design not only ensures the effectiveness of the foot pedal action but also further improves the comfort during operation; at the same time, the detachable connection not only enhances the installation stability and structural load-bearing capacity of the foot pedal assembly but also facilitates later maintenance and replacement.

[0019] 3. In this utility model, by setting a second positioning surface connected to the first positioning surface and forming an accommodating space between the second positioning surface and the support part, other components can be placed in the accommodating space, thereby improving the utilization rate of the internal space of the sinking tank and realizing the compactness of the structural layout and the unity of functionality. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a forklift according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a forklift according to the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a forklift according to the present invention.

[0023] In all the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same technical features, specifically:

[0024] 100. Forklift body; 110. Workbench; 120. Load-bearing base plate; 121. Sinking groove; 122. First positioning surface; 123. Second positioning surface; 124. First wiring hole; 200. Mounting plate; 210. Fixing part; 211. First hinge part; 220. Support part; 221. Second wiring hole; 300. Foot pedal; 310. Second hinge part; 320. Third hinge part; 400. First pivot; 410. Second pivot; 500. Pulley structure; 510. Roller; 520. Connecting rod; 600. Encoder; 700. Anti-slip pad; 710. Through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0026] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0027] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," and "a" is 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 as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a forklift includes:

[0031] The forklift body 100 has a workbench 110 on it. The workbench 110 has a load-bearing base plate 120. The load-bearing base plate 120 has a recessed groove 121 that is recessed along the stepping direction. The bottom wall of the recessed groove 121 has a first positioning surface 122 that is inclined towards the ground.

[0032] The pedal assembly includes a mounting plate 200 and a foot pedal 300. The mounting plate 200 is disposed within a recessed groove 121 and connected to a first positioning surface 122. One end of the foot pedal 300 is hinged to the mounting plate 200, forming a hinge point, while the other end is inclined away from the mounting plate 200 and extends outside the recessed groove 121, with the hinge point located within the recessed groove 121. This causes the foot pedal 300 to sink and tilt forward. This design increases the angle between the front end of the foot pedal 300 and the horizontal plane, thereby reducing the range of foot lifting when the operator steps on it, effectively alleviating foot fatigue caused by prolonged work and improving operational comfort. Simultaneously, it reduces the occupation of external space, enhancing the overall safety and aesthetics of the equipment.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, in this embodiment, the forklift includes a forklift body 100. The forklift body 100 has a workbench 110 on the side opposite to the forks, providing a seating position for the operator and enabling control of the vehicle's operating status and related functions. The workbench 110 includes a load-bearing base plate 120, serving as the basic structure supporting the seat, pedal assembly, and other control components, and possesses good load-bearing capacity and structural stability.

[0034] In this embodiment, the load-bearing base plate 120 is a sheet metal structure with high strength and excellent load-bearing performance. It is provided with a recessed groove 121 along the stepping direction. The recessed groove 121 is in the shape of an inverted trapezoid and is used to accommodate the pedal assembly and make it sink to a certain height, thereby reducing the occupation of external space and improving the cleanliness and safety of the operating area.

[0035] Furthermore, the bottom wall of the sinkhole 121 is provided with a first positioning surface 122 inclined towards the ground, which is used to cooperate with the mounting plate 200 in the pedal assembly to achieve stable installation of the pedal assembly. Through this inclined setting, the foot pedal 300 is tilted forward after installation, thereby increasing the angle between it and the horizontal plane, effectively reducing the lifting range required for the operator's foot when stepping on it.

[0036] Furthermore, the first positioning surface 122 has a 100° angle with the vertical line. That is, the end of the first positioning surface 122 closest to the second positioning surface 123 is inclined downward at 10° in the vertical direction. This design increases the angle between the front end of the foot pedal 300 and the horizontal plane by 10° compared to the traditional design. This not only reduces the stress on the foot muscles and alleviates fatigue caused by long-term operation, but also improves the fit between the foot and the foot pedal 300, enhancing stability and feedback during pedaling. This improves the sensitivity and control precision of braking operation, further optimizing the overall operating comfort and safety of the machine.

[0037] Furthermore, a horizontally arranged second positioning surface 123 is provided at the front end of the bottom wall. The second positioning surface 123 is connected to the end of the first positioning surface 122 away from the hinge point, and forms an accommodating space between it and the support part 220 for the installation of other components. This design not only improves the utilization rate of the internal space of the sinkhole 121, but also achieves a compact structural layout and functional unity, while facilitating later maintenance and functional expansion.

[0038] Furthermore, the first positioning surface 122 is provided with a first through-hole 124, which is circular, to facilitate cable threading and reduce wear on the wiring harness. Preferably, the first through-hole 124 is coaxial with the second through-hole 221 provided on the support portion 220, thereby forming a through-channel cable for accommodating the connection cable between the pedal assembly and the controller. This design not only ensures the neatness and safety of the cable arrangement but also effectively avoids signal interruption or line damage caused by bending or compression, improving the stability and reliability of the electrical connection, while facilitating later maintenance and replacement.

[0039] In this embodiment, the load-bearing base plate 120 is provided with a fitted anti-slip pad 700 to improve the stability of the operator when stepping on it and prevent safety hazards caused by foot slippage. The anti-slip pad 700 is provided with a rectangular through hole 710 that corresponds to and communicates with the recessed groove 121, so that the pedal assembly can pass through it for the operator to step on.

[0040] Preferably, there are two through holes 710, each communicating with the recessed groove 121 and corresponding to one of the two sets of pedal assemblies, to accommodate the functional layout requirements of dual-pedal assemblies (such as brake pedal and accelerator pedal). This design not only ensures the implementation of the anti-slip function, but also takes into account the operational accessibility of the foot pedal assembly and the overall safety of the equipment, thus improving the human-machine interaction experience.

[0041] In this embodiment, two sets of pedal assemblies are arranged side-by-side along the width of the load-bearing base plate 120, corresponding to the braking and acceleration functions of the forklift, respectively. One set of pedal assemblies serves as the brake pedal, used to control the vehicle's deceleration or stopping; the other set serves as the accelerator pedal, used to control the vehicle's speed. The two sets of pedal assemblies are symmetrical in structure and rationally laid out, conforming to ergonomic design principles, facilitating precise control by the operator through foot switching, thus improving operational convenience and safety.

[0042] Preferably, the two sets of pedal assemblies have identical structures, exhibiting good interchangeability and versatility. They are respectively housed within the same recessed groove 121 and arranged side-by-side along the width of the load-bearing base plate 120. This unified structural design not only simplifies manufacturing and assembly processes and reduces production costs but also facilitates later maintenance and replacement.

[0043] In this embodiment, each pedal assembly includes a mounting plate 200 and a foot pedal 300. The mounting plate 200 is horizontally positioned on the first positioning surface 122 and is securely installed via a detachable connection to ensure the stability and assembly accuracy of the overall structure. One end of the foot pedal 300 is hinged to the mounting plate 200 to form a hinge point, while the other end tilts upward away from the mounting plate 200 and extends beyond the recessed groove 121 for easy operation by the operator. The hinge point is located within the recessed groove 121, allowing the foot pedal 300 to be partially embedded within the recessed groove 121 when not in use, thereby reducing the space occupied and improving the overall aesthetics and safety of the equipment.

[0044] Furthermore, the mounting plate 200 includes a fixing part 210 and a supporting part 220 that are connected to each other. The fixing part 210 is fixed to the first positioning surface 122 by fasteners (such as screws or bolts) and is tightly fitted to its surface, thereby achieving a stable installation of the pedal assembly and ensuring that the structure has good load-bearing capacity and assembly accuracy.

[0045] Furthermore, the fixed part 210 has a first hinge part 211 extending vertically in a direction away from the first positioning surface 122 at the end away from the support part 220, and a corresponding second hinge part 310 is provided on the foot pedal 300. The two are hingedly connected by the first pivot 400, forming the aforementioned hinge point. This design allows the foot pedal 300 to reciprocate about the first pivot 400 as the axis, thereby achieving flexible control of the pedaling action.

[0046] Preferably, both the first hinge portion 211 and the second hinge portion 310 are provided with matching hinge holes for the first rotating shaft 400 to pass through and to ensure the stability and assembly accuracy of the hinge structure.

[0047] Furthermore, the support portion 220 extends from the end of the fixing portion 210 away from the hinge point and is inclined toward the foot pedal 300 to provide effective support and limit the sliding wheel structure, so that it can maintain stable operation during foot pedaling and improve the smoothness and reliability of the overall operation.

[0048] Preferably, the support portion 220 extends above the second positioning surface 123 and cooperates with the second positioning surface 123 to form an accommodating space, so that other components can be placed in the accommodating space, effectively improving the utilization rate of the internal space of the sink trough 121, and realizing the compactness of the structural layout and the unity of functionality.

[0049] Furthermore, the support portion 220 is provided with a second wire hole 221 that runs vertically through itself. The second wire hole 221 is circular and coaxial with the first wire hole 124, thereby forming a through cable channel for accommodating the connection cable between the pedal assembly and the controller.

[0050] Furthermore, the foot pedal 300 is rectangular, which has the advantages of simple structure, good load-bearing capacity, and ease of processing and assembly. Preferably, the upper surface of the foot pedal 300 is provided with spaced anti-slip grooves to increase the friction between the foot and the foot pedal 300, prevent the foot from slipping during operation, and thus improve the safety and stability of operation.

[0051] In this embodiment, the pedal assembly also includes a pulley structure 500 disposed between the mounting plate 200 and the foot pedal 300. One end of the pulley structure 500 is hinged to the foot pedal 300, and the other end slidably abuts against the upper surface of the support portion 220, thereby generating relative sliding along the surface of the support portion 220 when the foot pedal 300 is stepped on. This design not only reduces the frictional resistance during the movement of the foot pedal 300, improving the smoothness and responsiveness of operation, but also provides a certain guiding and supporting effect on the pedaling action, enhancing the stability and feedback during pedaling, and improving the overall control performance.

[0052] Furthermore, the foot pedal 300 is also provided with a third hinge portion 320 for hinged engagement with the pulley structure 500. The pulley structure 500 includes a roller 510 and a connecting rod 520. The roller 510 slidably abuts against the upper surface of the support portion 220 to support the foot pedal 300 and reduce frictional resistance during its movement. One end of the connecting rod 520 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the roller 510, and the other end is hinged to the third hinge portion 320 on the foot pedal 300 through a second pivot 410, thereby realizing the linkage relationship between the pulley structure and the foot pedal 300.

[0053] Furthermore, a return spring (not shown in the figure) is provided on the second rotating shaft 410 to automatically drive the foot pedal 300 back to the initial position after the pedaling action is completed, realizing the automatic release function after braking or acceleration operation. This design not only improves the ease of operation and response speed, but also helps to improve the operator's comfort and control precision.

[0054] Preferably, the return spring is a torsion spring structure, fitted onto the outside of the second rotating shaft 410, and forms a limiting engagement with the connecting rod 520 and the mounting plate 200 respectively, ensuring uniform and stable rebound force. This design enables the pedal assembly to maintain good return performance under different operating conditions, enhancing the reliability and consistency of overall operation. This return principle is prior art in the field and will not be elaborated further here.

[0055] In this embodiment, the pedal assembly also includes an encoder 600 detachably mounted on one side of the foot pedal 300. The encoder 600 is connected to one end of the second rotating shaft 410 and electrically connected to the vehicle's control system. When the foot pedal 300 is pressed, the second rotating shaft 410 rotates accordingly. The encoder 600 collects the rotation angle and angular velocity information of the rotating shaft in real time and converts it into corresponding electrical signals, which are then fed back to the control system to achieve precise control of braking intensity or acceleration.

Claims

1. A fork lift truck characterised in that, include: The forklift body has a worktable, the worktable has a load-bearing base plate, the load-bearing base plate has a recessed groove along the stepping direction, and the bottom wall of the recessed groove has a first positioning surface that is inclined towards the ground. The pedal assembly includes a mounting plate and a foot pedal. The mounting plate is disposed in the recessed groove and connected to the first positioning surface. One end of the foot pedal is hinged to the mounting plate to form a hinge point, and the other end is inclined away from the mounting plate and extends out of the recessed groove, with the hinge point located inside the recessed groove.

2. A fork truck as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The first positioning surface has a 100° angle with the vertical line, and the mounting plate is detachably attached to the first positioning surface.

3. A fork truck as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The bottom wall is also provided with a horizontally arranged second positioning surface, which is connected to the end of the first positioning surface away from the hinge point.

4. A fork truck as claimed in claim 3, wherein, The mounting plate includes a fixing part and a supporting part connected to each other. The fixing part is fixed to the first positioning surface by fasteners. The supporting part is inclined toward the foot pedal and extends above the second positioning surface, and an accommodating space is formed between the supporting part and the second positioning surface.

5. A fork truck as claimed in claim 4 wherein, The fixed part is provided with a first hinge part extending in a direction away from the first positioning surface at one end away from the support part, and the foot pedal is provided with a second hinge part, and the first hinge part and the second hinge part are hinged together by a first pivot.

6. A fork truck as claimed in claim 4 wherein, The pedal assembly also includes a pulley structure disposed between the mounting plate and the foot pedal, one end of which is hinged to the foot pedal and the other end of which is slidably abutted against the support portion.

7. A fork truck as claimed in claim 6 wherein, The foot pedal is also provided with a third hinge part. The pulley structure includes a roller and a connecting rod. The roller abuts against the support part. One end of the connecting rod is connected to the side wall of the roller, and the other end is hinged to the third hinge part through a second rotating shaft. A return spring is provided on the second rotating shaft.

8. A fork truck as claimed in claim 7, wherein, The pedal assembly also includes an encoder disposed on one side of the foot pedal, the encoder being connected to one end of the second rotating shaft.

9. A fork truck as claimed in claim 4 wherein, The first positioning surface is provided with a first threading hole that passes through itself, and the support part is provided with a second threading hole that passes through itself, and the first threading hole and the second threading hole are coaxial.

10. A fork truck as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The load-bearing base plate is provided with an anti-slip pad, and the anti-slip pad has a through hole that penetrates itself, and the through hole corresponds to and is connected to the sinking trough.

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