A forklift overhead guard assembly and a forklift

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of forklift technology, and discloses a forklift overhead guard assembly and a forklift. The forklift overhead guard assembly includes a bracket body, the bracket body includes a support frame, the support frame is a hollow structure, and its inner side is provided with support edges arranged along the periphery; multiple reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the support frame, the two ends of each reinforcing rib abut against the inner wall of the support frame, and the bottom edge of each reinforcing rib abuts against the support edge. A portion of the reinforcing ribs form a 90° angle with the horizontal plane, and another portion of the reinforcing ribs form a 60° angle with the horizontal plane. The advantage of this utility model is that it can enhance structural strength while avoiding obstruction of the operator's view.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In traditional forklift design, the overhead guard is a crucial component for protecting operators from falling objects, making its structural design paramount. Early forklift overhead guards often featured a closed top structure, lacking consideration for visibility. Some manufacturers designed the top of the overhead guard as a rectangular frame structure, installing protective glass within this frame to achieve visibility protection and a physical barrier function. However, this design resulted in a decrease in the overall strength of the overhead guard, potentially failing to provide sufficient protection in the event of a heavy object falling. To address this, existing technology strengthens the structure by adding multiple horizontally spaced reinforcing ribs inside the rectangular frame. While this method effectively improves safety, it also causes some degree of obstruction of vision, affecting operator efficiency and comfort. 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 overhead guard assembly and forklift that can both enhance structural strength and avoid obstructing the operator's view.

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

[0005] The support body includes a support frame, which is a hollow structure with support edges arranged along the periphery on its inner side.

[0006] Multiple reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals along the length of the support frame. The two ends of each reinforcing rib abut against the inner wall of the support frame, and the bottom edge of each reinforcing rib abuts against the support edge. A portion of the reinforcing ribs form a 90° angle with the horizontal plane, and another portion of the reinforcing ribs form a 60° angle with the horizontal plane.

[0007] In the forklift overhead guard assembly described above, the support frame includes a first field of view area and a second field of view area. The first field of view area is located directly above the seat, and the second field of view area is located diagonally above the seat. The reinforcing rib located in the first field of view area forms a 90° angle with the horizontal plane, and the reinforcing rib located in the second field of view area forms a 60° angle with the horizontal plane.

[0008] In the forklift overhead guard assembly described above, the distance between two adjacent reinforcing ribs is 150mm.

[0009] In the forklift overhead guard assembly described above, a wire harness structure is provided on the support side. One end of the wire harness structure is connected to the support side, and the other end is connected to the inner wall of the support frame. Together with the support side and the support frame, they form a wire harness groove. The end of the reinforcing rib that abuts against the support frame is provided with a notch that corresponds to and communicates with the wire harness groove.

[0010] In the forklift overhead guard assembly described above, at least one mounting block is welded to the inner wall of the support frame, and the mounting block is provided with at least one mounting hole.

[0011] In the forklift overhead guard assembly described above, multiple mounting blocks are provided, wherein a portion of the mounting blocks are vertically attached to the inner wall of the support frame, and another portion of the mounting blocks are horizontally connected to the inner wall of the support frame.

[0012] In the forklift overhead guard assembly described above, the four corners of the support side are provided with protrusions that extend horizontally along the direction close to the center of the support frame, and the protrusions are provided with fixing holes that penetrate through themselves.

[0013] In the forklift overhead guard assembly described above, the bracket body further includes a vertically arranged first support rod. One end of the first support rod is vertically connected to the side of the support edge away from the reinforcing rib, and the other end extends downward to form abutment with the forklift seat.

[0014] In the forklift overhead guard assembly described above, the bracket body further includes a vertically arranged second support rod, which is located on the opposite side of the first support rod and is vertically connected to the side of the support edge away from the reinforcing rib.

[0015] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is to also provide a forklift, the forklift including a forklift body, and the forklift top guard assembly is installed on the forklift body.

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

[0017] 1. In this utility model, a supporting edge is provided within the supporting frame, and multiple reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals along the length direction within the supporting frame, so that the reinforcing ribs abut against the supporting frame and the supporting edge respectively. A portion of the reinforcing ribs are set at a 90° angle to the horizontal plane, and another portion at a 60° angle to the horizontal plane. This design not only effectively improves the overall structural strength and impact resistance of the top support frame, but also avoids obstructing the operator's view, thus significantly improving visibility while ensuring safety, and enhancing operational safety and comfort.

[0018] 2. In this utility model, the top cover assembly is provided with a cable harness structure and cable harness groove, and a notch is opened on the reinforcing rib to communicate with the cable harness groove, so that various electrical cables can pass through in an orderly manner and be effectively protected, avoiding the risk of wear or entanglement caused by exposed cables, improving the overall neatness, safety and assembly efficiency of the equipment, and facilitating later maintenance and replacement.

[0019] 3. In this utility model, a mounting block is provided on the inner wall of the support frame, and the mounting block has mounting holes for mounting lighting devices or other auxiliary equipment. This design enables convenient and stable installation of auxiliary equipment, effectively improving the efficiency of assembly and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a forklift overhead guard assembly according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective.

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A structural diagram from another perspective.

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

[0024] 100, bracket body; 110, support frame; 111, support edge; 112, protrusion; 113, fixing hole; 120, first support rod; 130, second support rod; 200, reinforcing rib; 210, notch; 300, wire harness structure; 310, wire harness groove; 400, mounting block; 410, mounting hole; 500, fixing seat. 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 overhead guard assembly includes:

[0031] The support body 100 includes a support frame 110, which is a hollow structure and has a support edge 111 arranged along the periphery on its inner side.

[0032] Multiple reinforcing ribs 200 are spaced apart along the length of the support frame 110. Each reinforcing rib 200 has its two ends abutting against the inner wall of the support frame 110, and its bottom edge abutting against the support edge 111. Some of the reinforcing ribs 200 form a 90° angle with the horizontal plane, while others form a 60° angle. This design not only effectively improves the overall structural strength and impact resistance of the top support frame but also avoids obstructing the operator's view. Therefore, while ensuring safety, it significantly improves visibility and enhances operational safety and comfort.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, in this embodiment, the forklift overhead guard assembly mainly includes a support body 100 and multiple reinforcing ribs 200. The support body 100 provides the basic support structure and is the main frame of the entire overhead guard, ensuring its overall stability and structural strength. It can effectively resist impact forces from above, ensuring the safety of operators. The reinforcing ribs 200 enhance the load-bearing capacity of the support body 100, especially when subjected to external impacts, effectively dispersing stress and preventing local deformation or structural damage, thereby improving the safety performance and service life of the overhead guard.

[0034] Furthermore, the support body 100 is composed of a support frame 110, a first support rod 120, and a second support rod 130. The support frame 110 has a rectangular hollow structure, with a support edge 111 along its inner perimeter, which provides an installation reference surface for the reinforcing rib 200 and enhances the connection strength. This support edge 111 abuts tightly against the reinforcing rib 200, forming a stable load-bearing structure and helping to improve overall rigidity.

[0035] In this embodiment, at least one rectangular mounting block 400 is welded to the inner wall of the support frame 110, and the mounting block 400 is provided with at least one circular mounting hole 410, which can be used to install lighting devices or other auxiliary equipment (such as cameras, warning lights, etc.). This design enables convenient and stable installation of auxiliary equipment, effectively improving the efficiency of assembly and maintenance. At the same time, the mounting block 400 is fixed to the inner wall of the support frame 110 by welding, which not only ensures the stability of the installation of auxiliary equipment, but also avoids affecting the main structure of the top support frame, thus taking into account both the safety and functionality of the overall structure.

[0036] Furthermore, multiple mounting blocks 400 are provided, and they are connected to the inner wall of the support frame 110 in different directions according to different installation requirements. Some mounting blocks 400 are vertically attached to the inner wall of the support frame 110, while others are horizontally connected. This design allows for diverse selection of the installation angle and position of the auxiliary equipment, enhancing the functional integration and adaptability of the top support frame assembly.

[0037] In this embodiment, a cable management structure 300 is provided on the support edge 111. One end of the cable management structure 300 is connected to the support edge 111, and the other end is connected to the inner wall of the support frame 110. Together with the support edge 111 and the support frame 110, they form a rectangular cable management groove 310 for accommodating and guiding electrical cables. This cable management structure 300, in conjunction with the notch 210 on the reinforcing rib 200, allows various electrical cables to pass through in an orderly manner and be effectively protected, avoiding the risk of wear or entanglement caused by exposed cables. This improves the overall neatness, safety, and assembly efficiency of the equipment, while also facilitating later maintenance and replacement.

[0038] Furthermore, the cable harness structure 300 is L-shaped, with one end welded perpendicularly to the upper surface of the support edge 111 and the other end welded perpendicularly to the inner wall of the support frame 110. This design not only gives the cable harness structure 300 good load-bearing capacity and deformation resistance, ensuring the stability and reliability of the cable channel during long-term use, but also facilitates mass production, while ensuring consistency and interchangeability between components and reducing manufacturing costs.

[0039] In this embodiment, the support edge 111 is welded to the support frame 110 to form a stable and load-bearing basic support structure. At the four corners of the support edge 111, there are protrusions 112 extending horizontally towards the center of the support frame 110, and each protrusion 112 has a through-hole 113. This design not only enhances the connection strength between the support edge 111 and the support frame 110, but also provides additional mounting areas for the top support frame assembly through the protrusions 112 with the 113, which can be used to mount auxiliary equipment such as top lighting devices, cameras, and warning lights.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first support rod 120 is arranged vertically, with one end vertically connected to the side of the support edge 111 opposite to the reinforcing rib 200, and the other end extending downward to form abutment with the forklift seat. This design enhances the support performance of the bracket body 100 and provides back support for the operator, improving posture stability and enhancing comfort and operational safety during long-term operation.

[0041] Furthermore, the first support rod 120 has a structure that is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, which helps to improve the uniformity of stress distribution and enhance the structural load-bearing capacity. The lower end of the first support rod 120 is equipped with a fixing seat 500 for a detachable connection with the forklift seat. This design not only facilitates installation and maintenance but also improves the adaptability and versatility of the overhead guard assembly, making it suitable for the assembly needs of different forklift models.

[0042] In this embodiment, the second support rod 130 is arranged vertically on the opposite side of the first support rod 120 and is vertically connected to the side of the support edge 111 away from the reinforcing rib 200. It forms a stable double-sided support structure with the first support rod 120, effectively preventing the support from tilting or swaying due to uneven force on one side, thereby significantly improving the overall rigidity, stability and vibration resistance of the top support frame.

[0043] Furthermore, the second support rod 130 is a hollow rectangular rod structure, which has the advantages of being lightweight, high-strength, and easy to process and assemble. This hollow structure not only meets the structural strength requirements, but also allows for the integration of cable channels or other functional components inside, improving space utilization and enhancing the functional integration and neatness of the equipment.

[0044] Preferably, the first support rod 120 and the second support rod 130 are both fixed to the support edge 111 by welding, which not only enhances the load-bearing capacity of the support body 100, but also improves the stability and vibration resistance of the top protection frame assembly in dynamic working environment.

[0045] In this embodiment, seven reinforcing ribs 200 are provided, forming a rectangular strip structure, and are arranged at intervals along the length of the support frame 110. The two ends of each reinforcing rib 200 abut against the inner wall of the support frame 110, and the bottom edge of each reinforcing rib 200 abuts against the support edge 111. This design forms a stable multi-point connection, effectively enhancing the overall load-bearing capacity and impact resistance of the top support frame.

[0046] Furthermore, some reinforcing ribs 200 form a 90° angle with the horizontal plane, while others form a 60° angle. This design, by rationally combining reinforcing ribs 200 arranged at different angles, not only improves the uniformity of stress on the top support frame in multiple directions but also optimizes the operator's visual visibility, balancing safety and ergonomic requirements. It is particularly suitable for warehousing and logistics operations that require frequent observation of the lifting status of goods, demonstrating good practicality and engineering application value.

[0047] Furthermore, the support frame 110 includes a first field of view and a second field of view. The first field of view is located directly above the seat and is the main observation area for the operator's head. The second field of view is located diagonally above the seat and is used to meet the visibility requirements of the tilt angle during cargo lifting. The three reinforcing ribs 200 located in the first field of view form a 90° angle with the horizontal plane, mainly bearing the impact load from directly above, and because they extend along the height direction, they do not obstruct the top view. The four reinforcing ribs 200 located in the second field of view form a 60° angle with the horizontal plane, which can avoid obstructing the operator's diagonal line of sight, thereby significantly improving visual transparency while improving structural strength.

[0048] Furthermore, the spacing between two adjacent reinforcing ribs 200 is 150mm. This design comprehensively considers factors such as structural strength, manufacturing process, and visual interference: on the one hand, it avoids the problem of insufficient overall rigidity and reduced impact resistance caused by excessive spacing; on the other hand, it also prevents the structural density, increased processing difficulty, and unnecessary obstruction of the operator's view caused by excessively small spacing.

[0049] Furthermore, the end of the reinforcing rib 200 that abuts against the support frame 110 is provided with a notch 210 that corresponds to and communicates with the cable tray 310, allowing electrical cables to pass smoothly through the interior of the top cover frame along the cable tray 310, achieving orderly cable layout and effective protection, and avoiding the risk of wear or entanglement caused by exposure. Preferably, the notch 210 is rectangular, matching the shape of the cable tray 310, which not only facilitates processing and manufacturing but also ensures smooth cable passage and improves assembly efficiency.

[0050] Based on the above-described embodiments of the forklift overhead guard assembly, this utility model also provides a forklift (not shown in the figure), which includes a forklift body and the forklift overhead guard assembly as described above is mounted on the forklift body.

Claims

1. A forklift overhead guard assembly, characterized by, include: The support body includes a support frame, which is a hollow structure with support edges arranged along the periphery on its inner side. Multiple reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals along the length of the support frame. The two ends of each reinforcing rib abut against the inner wall of the support frame, and the bottom edge of each reinforcing rib abuts against the support edge. A portion of the reinforcing ribs form a 90° angle with the horizontal plane, and another portion of the reinforcing ribs form a 60° angle with the horizontal plane.

2. A fork truck superstructure assembly according to claim 1 wherein, The support frame includes a first field of view and a second field of view. The first field of view is located directly above the seat, and the second field of view is located diagonally above the seat. The reinforcing ribs located in the first field of view form a 90° angle with the horizontal plane, and the reinforcing ribs located in the second field of view form a 60° angle with the horizontal plane.

3. A fork truck superstructure assembly according to claim 1 wherein, The distance between two adjacent reinforcing ribs is 150 mm.

4. A forklift overhead guard assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support edge is provided with a wire harness structure. One end of the wire harness structure is connected to the support edge, and the other end is connected to the inner wall of the support frame. Together with the support edge and the support frame, they form a wire harness groove. The end of the reinforcing rib that abuts against the support frame is provided with a notch that corresponds to and communicates with the wire harness groove.

5. A forklift overhead guard assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one mounting block is welded to the inner wall of the support frame, and the mounting block is provided with at least one mounting hole.

6. A forklift overhead guard assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting blocks are provided in multiple parts, of which a portion of the mounting blocks are vertically attached to the inner wall of the support frame, and another portion of the mounting blocks are horizontally connected to the inner wall of the support frame.

7. A forklift overhead guard assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The four corners of the support edge are provided with protrusions that extend horizontally along the direction close to the center of the support frame, and the protrusions are provided with fixing holes that penetrate through themselves.

8. A forklift overhead guard assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket body also includes a vertically arranged first support rod, one end of which is vertically connected to the side of the support edge away from the reinforcing rib, and the other end extends downward to form abutment with the forklift seat.

9. A forklift overhead guard assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bracket body also includes a vertically arranged second support rod, which is located on the opposite side of the first support rod and is vertically connected to the side of the support edge away from the reinforcing rib.

10. A forklift, characterized in that, The forklift includes a forklift body, and the forklift body is equipped with a forklift overhead guard assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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