A forklift outer mast with protective strips
By installing anti-collision strips, spotlights, and buzzers on the outer mast of the forklift, real-time monitoring and warning of the pallet height can be achieved, solving the safety problem of forklifts when transporting heavy objects and improving the service life and safety of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HEFEI KAILIN CONSTR MASCH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-31
AI Technical Summary
When forklifts are transporting heavy objects, novice drivers often struggle to precisely control the height of the pallet, which can lead to cargo tilting or damage to the outer mast. Existing technology lacks effective protective measures.
The forklift external mast is designed with protective strips. By installing anti-collision strips, spotlights, and buzzers, and utilizing springs, adjusting plates, and control switches, the height of the pallet can be monitored and warned in real time to prevent collisions.
This effectively prevents forklifts from tipping over or goods from tilting due to excessively high pallet height, improving safety, extending equipment lifespan, and reducing the likelihood of accidents.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of forklift manufacturing and processing technology, and in particular relates to a forklift outer mast with protective strips. Background Technology
[0002] Forklifts are industrial material handling vehicles, referring to various wheeled handling vehicles used for loading, unloading, stacking, and short-distance transport of palletized goods. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO / TC110) refers to them as industrial vehicles. They are commonly used for transporting large items in warehouses and are typically powered by either internal combustion engines or batteries.
[0003] A forklift mast consists of an inner mast, outer mast, fork carriage, forks, sprockets, chains, lifting cylinders, and tilting cylinders. To improve the load-bearing capacity and safety of forklifts, the forklift industry typically increases the specifications of the mast steel, thickens the steel walls, or improves material strength. Some novice drivers, when transporting heavy loads, find it difficult to accurately control the height of the pallet, leading to cargo tilting or irreversible damage to the outer mast. Therefore, a forklift outer mast with protective strips is needed. By incorporating anti-collision strips and spotlights, operators can adjust the position of the anti-collision strips according to different loads, providing some protection to the outer mast. Furthermore, if the pallet is too high to collide with, the spotlights and buzzer will activate sequentially, alerting the driver to carefully observe the pallet situation and thus minimizing the risk of accidents. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a forklift outer mast with protective strips. This allows the operator to adjust the position of the protective strips according to different goods while using the forklift, thus providing a certain degree of protection for the outer mast. In addition, if a pallet is too high to collide with during use, a spotlight and a buzzer will be activated in sequence to remind the driver to carefully observe the pallet, thereby minimizing the occurrence of accidents. This solves the aforementioned technical problems.
[0005] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A forklift outer mast with a protective strip includes a forklift device, a control component, and a plate. A fixed frame is fixedly installed at one end of the forklift device, and a fixed rod is movably installed inside the fixed frame. An adjusting plate is fixedly installed at one end of the fixed rod, and an extension frame is fixedly installed at one end of the adjusting plate. A rotating rod is movably installed inside the extension frame, and a pressure plate is movably installed at one end of the rotating rod. A first push rod is movably installed inside the adjusting plate, and a first movable groove for the first push rod to move is opened inside the adjusting plate. A support frame is fixedly installed at one end of the adjusting plate, and a searchlight is detachably installed at one end of the support frame. A through groove is opened inside the support frame, and a first control switch for turning on the searchlight is movably installed inside the support frame. A collision protection strip is fixedly installed at one end of the adjusting plate.
[0006] Preferably, a fixing block is fixedly installed at one end of the adjusting plate, and a buzzer is fixedly installed at one end of the fixing block. A connecting rod is movably installed inside the fixing block, and a pressing block is fixedly installed at one end of the connecting rod. A spring is sleeved on the outside of the connecting rod, and the fixing block and the pressing block are connected by the spring. A second control switch for controlling the buzzer is movably installed inside the fixing block.
[0007] Preferably, a second push rod is movably installed inside the adjusting plate, and a second movable groove is provided inside the adjusting plate to restrict the second push rod.
[0008] Preferably, one end of the fixing rod is threaded, and a threaded cap that matches the thread is movably installed on one end of the fixing rod.
[0009] Preferably, one end of the fixing frame has a through hole for the fixing rod to move, and one end of the pressure plate is fixedly installed with a counterweight.
[0010] Preferably, one end face of the extrusion block, the second control switch, the first push rod, the pressure plate, and the first control switch are all arc-shaped, and the length of the first push rod is greater than the length of the second push rod.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0012] 1. This utility model, by incorporating a spring, adjusting plate, pressure plate, first control switch, and searchlight, allows workers to adjust the height of the adjusting plate and anti-collision strip according to the weight and requirements of the goods before using the equipment. This reduces the risk of the forklift tipping over or the goods tilting due to the plate lifting the goods too high. Simultaneously, the searchlight and pressure plate ensure that when the forklift is in operation, the plate will contact the first push rod at a certain height, squeezing the pressure plate and causing it to tilt. This tilting is controlled by the first control switch, allowing workers to easily observe the plate's position and providing a warning to the worker, thus minimizing the risk of collisions and protecting the forklift's outer mast and the driver's safety.
[0013] 2. This utility model, by incorporating components such as a spring, a buzzer, a second push rod, and a crash bar, ensures that if a worker fails to notice the searchlight illuminating and continues to raise the insert plate, one end of the insert plate will press against the second push rod, causing the pressing block to contact the second control switch and activate the buzzer. The buzzer serves as a reminder to the worker, effectively preventing the insert plate from being positioned too high. Furthermore, if the worker completely ignores the device, one end of the insert plate will only contact the crash bar first, minimizing the impact of the insert plate on the forklift's outer mast and reducing losses in the event of an accident. Attached Figure Description
[0014] The advantages of the present invention, as described above and / or in the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will become clearer and more readily understood. These drawings are merely illustrative and do not limit the scope of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-collision strip of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a half-sectional view of the adjustment plate of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second push rod of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of section A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 6 For the present utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of section B in the middle.
[0021] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0022] 1. Forklift equipment; 2. Mounting frame; 3. Control components; 4. Insert plate; 5. Mounting rod; 6. Threaded cap; 7. Anti-collision strip; 8. Adjusting plate; 9. Thread; 10. First push rod; 11. First movable slot; 12. Support frame; 13. Searchlight; 14. Extension frame; 15. Rotating rod; 16. Pressure plate; 17. Counterweight; 18. First control switch; 19. Through slot; 20. Second push rod; 21. Second movable slot; 22. Mounting block; 23. Connecting rod; 24. Pressing block; 25. Spring; 26. Buzzer; 27. Second control switch; 28. Through hole. Detailed Implementation
[0023] In the following description, embodiments of the forklift outer mast with protective strips of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0024] Figure 1-6This invention illustrates an embodiment of a forklift mast with a protective strip, comprising a forklift assembly 1, a control component 3, and a mounting plate 4. A mounting bracket 2 is fixedly installed at one end of the forklift assembly 1. A through hole 28 for the movement of a fixed rod 5 is provided at one end of the mounting bracket 2. A counterweight 17 is fixedly installed at one end of a pressure plate 16. The through hole 28 provides conditions for the movement of the fixed rod 5 within the mounting bracket 2, allowing workers to adjust the positions of the adjusting plate 8 and the anti-collision strip 7 according to their needs. The counterweight 17 at one end of the pressure plate 16 ensures that when the rotating rod 15 loses the pressure of the first push rod 10, it controls the rotating rod 15 to reset, thereby achieving the purpose of turning off the searchlight 13. The fixed rod 5 is movably installed inside the mounting bracket 2, and one end of the fixed rod 5 has a thread 9. A threaded cap 6 matching the thread 9 is movably installed at one end of the fixed rod 5. The matching of thread 9 and threaded cap 6 allows the worker to fix and restrict the adjusting plate 8 simply by rotating the threaded cap 6, ensuring its position remains unchanged during use. An adjusting plate 8 is fixedly installed at one end of the fixed rod 5, and a fixing block 22 is fixedly installed at one end of the adjusting plate 8. A buzzer 26 is fixedly installed at one end of the fixing block 22. A connecting rod 23 is movably installed inside the fixing block 22, and a pressing block 24 is fixedly installed at one end of the connecting rod 23. A spring 25 is sleeved on the outside of the connecting rod 23, and the fixing block 22 and the pressing block 24 are connected by the spring 25. A second control switch 27 controlling the buzzer 26 is movably installed inside the fixing block 22. To ensure the proper functioning of the buzzer 26, a movable connecting rod 23 allows the buzzer 26 to move within the fixed block 22. This ensures that the pressing block 24 moves inwards after being pressed. The spring 25 allows the pressing block 24 to automatically reset when not pressed by the second push rod 20, thus controlling the buzzer 26 to turn on or off. An extension bracket 14 is fixedly mounted at one end of the adjusting plate 8, and the second push rod 20 is movably mounted inside the adjusting plate 8. A second movable groove 21 is provided inside the adjusting plate 8 to restrict the movement of the second push rod 20 within the adjusting plate 8. The second movable groove 21 provides space for the second push rod 20 to move within the adjusting plate 8 while simultaneously restricting its movement. To prevent it from detaching from the adjusting plate 8, a rotating rod 15 is movably installed inside the extension frame 14, and a pressure plate 16 is movably installed at one end of the rotating rod 15. A first push rod 10 is movably installed inside the adjusting plate 8, and a first movable groove 11 for the first push rod 10 to move is opened inside the adjusting plate 8. A support frame 12 is fixedly installed at one end of the adjusting plate 8, and a searchlight 13 is detachably installed at one end of the support frame 12. A through groove 19 is opened inside the support frame 12, and a first control switch 18 for turning on the searchlight 13 is movably installed inside the support frame 12. One end face of the pressing block 24, the second control switch 27, the first push rod 10, the pressure plate 16, and the first control switch 18 are all arc-shaped. The length of the first push rod 10 is greater than the length of the second push rod 20.One end of the adjusting plate 8 is fixedly equipped with a crash bar 7. The second control switch 27, the first push rod 10, the pressure plate 16, and one side of the first control switch 18 are all arc-shaped. This ensures that the first push rod 10 and the second push rod 20 can properly compress the pressure plate 16 and the pressing block 24 during movement, maintaining their stress state and preventing jamming. The length of the first push rod 10 is greater than the length of the second push rod 20, so that during the ascent of the insert plate 4, the searchlight 13 will be activated first, followed by the buzzer 26, thus helping workers effectively determine the specific position of the insert plate 4.
[0025] Working Principle: Before use, the height of the adjusting plate 8 and the anti-collision strip 7 can be adjusted according to the weight and requirements of the goods. After adjustment, when the worker controls the forklift equipment 1 to transport the goods, if the position of the insert plate 4 is too high, one end will contact the first push rod 10 first, squeezing the first push rod 10. The position of the first push rod 10 rises, controlling the pressure plate 16 to move upward and rotate around the rotating rod 15, thereby squeezing the first control switch 18 inside the support frame 12 to control the spotlight 13 to light up, helping the worker to better observe the specific situation of the insert plate 4 and the goods. If the worker still does not notice the spotlight 13 lighting up and continues to control the insert plate 4 to rise, one end will squeeze the squeezing block 24 to control the activation of the buzzer 26. The buzzer 26 continuously alarms to remind the worker that the position of the insert plate 4 is about to exceed the limit, thereby minimizing the possibility of accidents. During the process of the worker controlling the insert plate 4 to rise continuously, it will first contact the anti-collision strip 7, minimizing its impact on the external mast and improving the service life of the overall equipment.
[0026] In summary, this forklift mast with protective strips, equipped with spring 25, adjusting plate 8, pressure plate 16, first control switch 18, and spotlight 13, allows the operator to adjust the height of the adjusting plate 8 and anti-collision strip 7 according to the weight and requirements of the goods before using the equipment. This reduces the risk of the forklift tipping over or the goods tilting due to the plate 4 lifting the goods too high. Simultaneously, the spotlight 13 and pressure plate 16 ensure that when the forklift is operating, the plate 4 contacts the first push rod 10 at a certain height, squeezing the pressure plate 16 and causing it to tilt. This tilts the plate 16, which is then activated by the first control switch 18, allowing the operator to easily observe the position of the plate 4 and providing a warning to the operator, thus minimizing the risk of collisions and protecting the forklift mast and the operator's safety.
Claims
1. A fork truck outer mast with a guard bar, characterized by, The system includes a forklift device (1), a control assembly (3), and a mounting plate (4). A fixed frame (2) is fixedly mounted at one end of the forklift device (1), and a fixed rod (5) is movably mounted inside the fixed frame (2). An adjusting plate (8) is fixedly mounted at one end of the fixed rod (5), and an extension frame (14) is fixedly mounted at one end of the adjusting plate (8). A rotating rod (15) is movably mounted inside the extension frame (14), and a pressure plate (16) is movably mounted at one end of the rotating rod (15). The adjusting plate (8) is movably mounted inside... The adjustment plate (8) is equipped with a first push rod (10) and has a first movable groove (11) for the first push rod (10) to move inside. A support frame (12) is fixedly installed at one end of the adjustment plate (8), and a searchlight (13) is detachably installed at one end of the support frame (12). A through groove (19) is opened inside the support frame (12), and a first control switch (18) for turning on the searchlight (13) is movably installed inside the support frame (12). A collision protection strip (7) is fixedly installed at one end of the adjustment plate (8).
2. The fork truck outer mast with a guard strip according to claim 1, characterized in that, A fixing block (22) is fixedly installed at one end of the adjusting plate (8), and a buzzer (26) is fixedly installed at one end of the fixing block (22). A connecting rod (23) is movably installed inside the fixing block (22), and a pressing block (24) is fixedly installed at one end of the connecting rod (23). A spring (25) is sleeved on the outside of the connecting rod (23), and the fixing block (22) and the pressing block (24) are connected by the spring (25). A second control switch (27) for controlling the buzzer (26) is movably installed inside the fixing block (22).
3. The fork truck outer mast with a guard strip according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adjustment plate (8) is movably installed with a second push rod (20), and the adjustment plate (8) has a second movable groove (21) inside to restrict the second push rod (20).
4. The fork truck outer mast with a guard strip according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the fixing rod (5) is threaded (9), and a threaded cap (6) matching the thread (9) is movably installed on one end of the fixing rod (5).
5. The fork truck outer mast with a guard strip according to claim 4, wherein, One end of the fixing frame (2) is provided with a through hole (28) for the fixing rod (5) to move, and one end of the pressure plate (16) is fixedly installed with a counterweight (17).
6. A fork truck outer mast with a guard strip according to claim 5, wherein, The end face of the extrusion block (24), the second control switch (27), the first push rod (10), the pressure plate (16), and the first control switch (18) are all arc-shaped, and the length of the first push rod (10) is greater than the length of the second push rod (20).