A forklift truck cab with self-adjustable seats

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of forklift cab technology and discloses a forklift cab with an adaptively adjustable seat. It includes an inner cab component and an outer cab component mounted on it. The inner cab component includes a cab base, and a control component and a seating component are disposed on the upper surface of the cab base. The cab base provides the mounting foundation for the entire inner cab component, ensuring structural stability. This utility model, by setting up a seating component consisting of front-to-back adjustment rails, an electric backrest component, an electric lumbar support component, and an electric neck support, can achieve multi-dimensional adaptive adjustment of the seat's fore-and-aft position, backrest angle, lumbar support, and neck support. It can be flexibly adjusted according to the body shape and sitting posture habits of different operators, greatly improving seating comfort and effectively alleviating fatigue caused by long-term operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of forklift cab technology, specifically a forklift cab with an adaptively adjustable seat. Background Technology

[0002] As engineering transportation equipment, the cab of a forklift truck is the core working space for its operators. However, existing forklift truck cabs still have the following problems in use: On the one hand, the seat adjustment function is limited, mostly manual with few adjustment dimensions, making it difficult to achieve adaptive adjustment according to different operators' body types and sitting habits, resulting in poor comfort during long-term operation and easily causing operator fatigue; on the other hand, the comfort configuration such as ventilation and heating in the cab is insufficient, making it impossible to flexibly adjust the riding experience according to the ambient temperature; in addition, the optimization of the external visibility and the design of the protective structure of the cab also need to be improved, affecting operational safety and the overall practicality of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a forklift cab with an adaptively adjustable seat. By setting up multi-dimensional adjustable seating components (including electric backrest, lumbar support, neck support, and front and rear adjustment rails, etc.), the seat achieves adaptive adjustment. At the same time, it is equipped with a complete ventilation and heating system, as well as optimized cab exterior frame and visibility components, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background technology.

[0004] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a forklift cab with an adaptively adjustable seat, comprising an inner cab component, wherein an outer cab component is configured on the inner cab component.

[0005] The cab interior components include a cab base, on the upper surface of which control components and a seating component are disposed; the cab base provides an installation foundation for the entire cab interior components, ensuring structural stability.

[0006] The control components include an accelerator located at the front of the top of the cab base, a steering wheel located next to the accelerator, a brake located next to the steering wheel, and a gear shift lever located at the center of the top of the cab base. The accelerator, steering wheel, brake, and gear shift lever together constitute the control system of the forklift, facilitating the operator to perform operations such as driving, steering, braking, and gear shifting on the forklift.

[0007] The seating assembly includes a control box fixedly installed on the rear side of the top of the cab base. Seat ventilation inlets are provided on both sides of the control box, and seat ventilation outlets are provided on both sides of the top of the control box corresponding to the seat ventilation inlets. A seat heater is provided next to the seat ventilation outlet. The control box is used to integrate control circuits. The seat ventilation inlets and seat ventilation outlets work together to achieve air circulation in the seat area and improve the coolness of the seating in summer. The seat heater can heat the seat in winter and improve the warmth of the seating in winter.

[0008] The upper surface of the cab base is fixedly connected to a front-to-back adjustment rail, and a seat cushion assembly is slidably connected to the front-to-back adjustment rail. An electric backrest assembly is rotatably connected to the rear end of the seat cushion assembly. An electric lumbar support assembly is provided on the inner side wall of the electric backrest assembly, and an electric neck rest is provided on the top of the electric backrest assembly. The front-to-back adjustment rail enables the seat cushion assembly to be adjusted in front and behind, the electric backrest assembly can adjust the backrest angle, the electric lumbar support assembly can adaptively support the waist, and the electric neck rest can adapt to the neck position. The multi-dimensional adjustment enables the seat to adapt to different operators and improve the riding comfort.

[0009] The cab exterior component includes a cab exterior frame fixedly connected to the outside of the cab base. A front windshield is fitted at the front end of the cab exterior frame, and a rear windshield is fitted at the rear end. Multiple headlights are fixedly mounted on the upper front end of the cab exterior frame. A rearview mirror is fixedly connected to the upper part of each side of the cab exterior frame. Doors are rotatably connected to the front ends of both sides of the cab exterior frame, and side windows are fitted on the upper rear ends of both sides of the door. The cab exterior frame provides external protection and structural support for the cab. The front and rear windshields ensure front and rear visibility, the headlights provide illumination, the rearview mirrors expand side visibility, the doors facilitate entry and exit, and the side windows optimize side visibility and ventilation.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model: an air duct connects the seat ventilation inlet and the seat ventilation outlet, and a ventilation fan is fixedly installed in the air duct and is electrically connected to the control box; when the ventilation fan is running, air enters the air duct from the seat ventilation inlet and is then blown out from the seat ventilation outlet, accelerating the airflow in the seat area and enhancing the ventilation effect, and the speed of the ventilation fan can be adjusted through the control box.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model: the seat heater is an electric heating wire structure, and the electric heating wire is evenly distributed inside the seat cushion assembly and the electric backrest assembly. The electric heating wire is electrically connected to the control box. The electric heating wire generates heat after being energized. The evenly distributed design makes the seat cushion assembly and the electric backrest assembly more evenly heated. The heating temperature can be adjusted through the control box to meet the winter warmth requirements.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model: the front and rear adjustment guide rail includes two parallel slide rails, and a slider is slidably connected to the slide rail. The top of the slider is fixedly connected to the bottom of the seat cushion assembly, and the slide rail is fixedly connected to the cab base by bolts. The cooperation between the slide rail and the slider realizes the stable front and rear sliding adjustment of the seat cushion assembly, and the bolt connection method ensures the firmness of the connection between the front and rear adjustment guide rail and the cab base.

[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model: an angle adjustment motor is provided between the electric backrest assembly and the seat cushion assembly; the electric lumbar support assembly and the electric neck support are both equipped with telescopic drive motors, and each motor is electrically connected to the control box; the angle adjustment motor drives the electric backrest assembly to rotate relative to the seat cushion assembly, thereby realizing backrest angle adjustment; the telescopic drive motors respectively drive the electric lumbar support assembly to extend and retract to adapt to the waist and the electric neck support to extend and retract to adapt to the neck, and each motor is uniformly controlled by the control box to realize automated, multi-dimensional adaptive adjustment of the seat.

[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model: the rearview mirror is fixedly connected to the outer frame of the driver's cab via a folding bracket, the folding bracket is equipped with an angle adjustment knob, and the mirror surface is made of anti-glare glass; the folding bracket makes it convenient for the rearview mirror to be folded and stored when not in use, the angle adjustment knob allows the operator to manually adjust the mirror angle, and the anti-glare glass material can reduce the interference of strong light from behind on the operator's vision, thereby improving driving safety.

[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model: the car door and the outer frame of the driver's cab are rotatably connected by a hinge. The car door is provided with a door lock and an external handle, and an internal handrail is provided on the inner side of the car door. The hinge connection enables the car door to rotate flexibly, facilitating the entry and exit of personnel. The door lock ensures the sealing and safety of the car door after it is closed. The external handle makes it easy to open the car door from the outside, and the internal handrail provides hand support for the operator in the driver's cab, improving the stability during operation.

[0016] As a further improvement of this utility model: the side window is made of tempered glass and is equipped with a manual lifting handle; a sealing strip is installed between the side window and the door; the tempered glass material gives the side window high strength, making it less prone to breakage and improving safety; the manual lifting handle allows operators to easily adjust the opening of the side window to achieve ventilation or closure; the sealing strip enhances the sealing between the side window and the door, reducing the infiltration of wind and rain.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. In this utility model, by setting a seating component consisting of a front and rear adjustable guide rail, an electric backrest assembly, an electric lumbar support assembly, and an electric neck support, the seat's front and rear position, backrest angle, lumbar support, and neck support can be adaptively adjusted in multiple dimensions. It can be flexibly adjusted according to the body shape and sitting habits of different operators, greatly improving seating comfort and effectively relieving fatigue caused by long-term operation.

[0018] 2. In this utility model, by configuring seat ventilation inlets, seat ventilation outlets, and seat heaters, combined with the design of air ducts and electric heating wires, the seat area can be ventilated and cooled or heated and kept warm according to the ambient temperature, further optimizing the riding experience; at the same time, the outer frame of the cab, together with the front windshield, rear windshield, rearview mirrors, and side windows, not only ensures a wide field of vision for the operator, but also improves the protection and practicality of the cab, ensuring operational safety. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the entire utility model; Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the driver's cab components of this utility model; Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view of the driver's cab components of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the exterior components of the driver's cab of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Cab interior components; 2. Cab exterior components; 11. Cab base; 12. Control components; 13. Seating components; 121. Accelerator; 122. Steering wheel; 123. Brake; 124. Gear shift lever; 131. Control box; 132. Seat ventilation inlet; 133. Seat ventilation outlet; 134. Seat heater; 135. Fore-and-aft adjustment rails; 136. Seat cushion assembly; 137. Electric backrest assembly; 138. Electric lumbar support assembly; 139. Electric headrest; 21. Cab exterior frame; 22. Windshield; 23. Rear windshield; 24. Headlights; 25. Rearview mirrors; 26. Doors; 27. Side windows. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] Please see Figures 1-4 In this embodiment of the present invention, a forklift cab with an adaptively adjustable seat includes an cab component 1, on which an outer cab component 2 is disposed.

[0025] The cab component 1 includes a cab base 11, on the upper surface of which control components 12 and riding components 13 are provided; the cab base 11 provides an installation foundation for the entire cab component 1, ensuring structural stability.

[0026] The control assembly 12 includes an accelerator 121 located at the front of the top of the cab base 11, a steering wheel 122 located next to the accelerator 121, a brake 123 located next to the steering wheel 122, and a shift lever 124 located at the center of the top of the cab base 11. The accelerator 121, steering wheel 122, brake 123, and shift lever 124 together constitute the control system of the forklift, which facilitates the operator to perform operations such as driving, steering, braking, and gear shifting on the forklift.

[0027] The seating assembly 13 includes a control box 131 fixedly installed on the rear side of the top of the cab base 11. Seat ventilation inlets 132 are provided on both sides of the control box 131, and seat ventilation outlets 133 are provided on both sides of the top of the control box 131 corresponding to the seat ventilation inlets 132. Seat heaters 134 are provided next to the seat ventilation outlets 133. The control box 131 is used to integrate control circuits. The seat ventilation inlets 132 and seat ventilation outlets 133 work together to realize air circulation in the seat area and improve the coolness of the seat in summer. The seat heaters 134 can heat the seat in winter and improve the warmth of the seat in winter.

[0028] The upper surface of the cab base 11 is fixedly connected to a front-to-back adjustment guide rail 135. A seat cushion assembly 136 is slidably connected to the front-to-back adjustment guide rail 135. An electric backrest assembly 137 is rotatably connected to the rear end of the seat cushion assembly 136. An electric lumbar support assembly 138 is provided on the inner side wall of the electric backrest assembly 137. An electric neck rest 139 is provided at the top of the electric backrest assembly 137. The front-to-back adjustment guide rail 135 realizes the front-to-back position adjustment of the seat cushion assembly 136. The electric backrest assembly 137 can adjust the backrest angle. The electric lumbar support assembly 138 can adaptively support the waist. The electric neck rest 139 can adapt to the neck position. The multi-dimensional adjustment realizes the self-adaptation of the seat and improves the riding comfort of different operators.

[0029] The cab exterior component 2 includes a cab exterior frame 21 fixedly connected to the outside of the cab base 11. A windshield 22 is fitted at the front end of the cab exterior frame 21, and a rear windshield 23 is fitted at the rear end of the cab exterior frame 21. Multiple headlights 24 are fixedly installed on the upper front end of the cab exterior frame 21. A rearview mirror 25 is fixedly connected to the upper part of each side of the cab exterior frame 21. Doors 26 are rotatably connected to the front ends of both sides of the cab exterior frame 21. Side windows 27 are fitted on the upper rear ends of both sides of the doors 26. The cab exterior frame 21 provides external protection and structural support for the cab. The windshield 22 and rear windshield 23 ensure front and rear visibility. The headlights 24 provide illumination. The rearview mirrors 25 expand the side visibility. The doors 26 facilitate personnel entry and exit. The side windows 27 optimize side visibility and ventilation.

[0030] A duct connects the seat ventilation inlet 132 and the seat ventilation outlet 133. A ventilation fan is fixedly installed in the duct and is electrically connected to the control box 131. When the ventilation fan is running, air enters the duct from the seat ventilation inlet 132 and is blown out from the seat ventilation outlet 133, which accelerates the airflow in the seat area and enhances the ventilation effect. The speed of the ventilation fan can be adjusted through the control box 131.

[0031] The seat heater 134 is an electric heating wire structure, and the electric heating wire is evenly distributed inside the seat cushion assembly 136 and the electric backrest assembly 137. The electric heating wire is electrically connected to the control box 131. The electric heating wire generates heat when it is powered on. The evenly distributed design makes the seat cushion assembly 136 and the electric backrest assembly 137 heat up more evenly. The heating temperature can be adjusted through the control box 131 to meet the winter warmth requirements.

[0032] The front and rear adjustment guide rail 135 includes two parallel slide rails, with a slider slidably connected to the slide rails. The top of the slider is fixedly connected to the bottom of the seat cushion assembly 136, and the slide rail is fixedly connected to the cab base 11 by bolts. The cooperation between the slide rail and the slider enables the stable front and rear sliding adjustment of the seat cushion assembly 136, and the bolt connection ensures the firmness of the connection between the front and rear adjustment guide rail 135 and the cab base 11.

[0033] An angle adjustment motor is provided between the electric backrest assembly 137 and the seat cushion assembly 136. The electric lumbar support assembly 138 and the electric neck support 139 are both equipped with telescopic drive motors, and each motor is electrically connected to the control box 131. The angle adjustment motor drives the electric backrest assembly 137 to rotate relative to the seat cushion assembly 136, thereby adjusting the backrest angle. The telescopic drive motors respectively drive the electric lumbar support assembly 138 to telescopically adapt to the waist and the electric neck support 139 to telescopically adapt to the neck. All motors are uniformly controlled by the control box 131 to achieve automated and multi-dimensional adaptive adjustment of the seat.

[0034] The rearview mirror 25 is fixedly connected to the outer frame 21 of the driver's cab via a folding bracket. The folding bracket is equipped with an angle adjustment knob, and the mirror surface of the rearview mirror 25 is made of anti-glare glass. The folding bracket makes it easy to fold and store the rearview mirror 25 when not in use. The angle adjustment knob allows the operator to manually adjust the mirror angle of the rearview mirror 25. The anti-glare glass material can reduce the interference of strong light from behind on the operator's vision and improve driving safety.

[0035] The door 26 is connected to the outer frame 21 of the driver's cab by a hinge. The door 26 is equipped with a door lock and an external handle, and an internal handrail is provided on the inside of the door 26. The hinge connection allows the door 26 to rotate flexibly, facilitating the entry and exit of personnel. The door lock ensures the sealing and safety of the door 26 after it is closed. The external handle makes it easy to open the door 26 from the outside, and the internal handrail provides hand support for the operator in the cab, improving the stability during operation.

[0036] The side window 27 is made of tempered glass and is equipped with a manual lifting handle. A sealing strip is installed between the side window 27 and the door 26. The tempered glass material gives the side window 27 high strength, making it less prone to breakage and improving safety. The manual lifting handle allows the operator to easily adjust the opening of the side window 27 to achieve ventilation or closure. The sealing strip enhances the sealing between the side window 27 and the door 26, reducing the infiltration of wind and rain.

[0037] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When in use, the operator enters the driver's cab through the door 26 and, according to their own body type and sitting posture habits, controls the seating component 13 through the control box 131: the fore-and-aft position of the seat cushion component 136 is adjusted using the front and rear adjustment guide rail 135, the angle of the electric backrest component 137 is adjusted using the angle adjustment motor, and the extension and retraction of the electric lumbar support component 138 and the electric neck rest 139 are adjusted using the telescopic drive motor, so as to realize the multi-dimensional adaptive adjustment of the seat and make the ride more comfortable; when the ambient temperature is high, the control box 131 starts the ventilation fan, and the air is blown out from the seat ventilation outlet 133 through the seat ventilation inlet 132 and the air duct, ventilating and cooling the seat area; when the ambient temperature is low, the control box 131 starts the seat heater 134, and the electric heating wire heats up to heat and keep the seat cushion component 136 and the electric backrest component 137 warm. Subsequently, the operator operates the forklift by controlling the throttle 121, steering wheel 122, brake 123 and gear shift lever 124 of the control component 12. The front windshield 22, rear windshield 23, rearview mirror 25 and side window 27 provide the operator with a clear view, and the headlight 24 provides illumination when the light is insufficient to ensure operational safety.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A forklift cab with an adaptively adjustable seat, comprising an cab interior component (1) on which an exterior component (2) is disposed, characterized in that: The cab component (1) includes a cab base (11), and a control component (12) and a riding component (13) are provided on the upper surface of the cab base (11). The control component (12) includes an accelerator (121) located at the front of the top of the cab base (11), a steering wheel (122) located next to the accelerator (121), a brake (123) located next to the steering wheel (122), and a gear shift lever (124) located at the center of the top of the cab base (11). The seating component (13) includes a control box (131) fixedly installed on the rear side of the top of the cab base (11). Seat ventilation inlets (132) are provided on both sides of the control box (131). Seat ventilation outlets (133) are provided on both sides of the top of the control box (131) corresponding to the seat ventilation inlets (132). Seat heaters (134) are provided on the side of the seat ventilation outlets (133). The upper surface of the cab base (11) is fixedly connected to a front and rear adjustment guide rail (135), and a seat cushion assembly (136) is slidably connected to the front and rear adjustment guide rail (135). An electric backrest assembly (137) is rotatably connected to the rear end of the seat cushion assembly (136). An electric lumbar support assembly (138) is provided on the inner side wall of the electric backrest assembly (137), and an electric neck rest (139) is provided on the top of the electric backrest assembly (137). The cab exterior component (2) includes a cab exterior frame (21) fixedly connected to the outside of the cab base (11). A front windshield (22) is installed at the front end of the cab exterior frame (21), and a rear windshield (23) is installed at the rear end of the cab exterior frame (21). Multiple headlights (24) are fixedly installed above the front end of the cab exterior frame (21). A rearview mirror (25) is fixedly connected to the upper part of each side of the cab exterior frame (21). Doors (26) are rotatably connected to the front ends of both sides of the cab exterior frame (21), and side windows (27) are installed above the rear ends of both sides of the door (26).

2. The forklift cab with an adaptively adjustable seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: A duct is connected between the seat ventilation inlet (132) and the seat ventilation outlet (133). A ventilation fan is fixedly installed in the duct and is electrically connected to the control box (131).

3. The forklift cab with an adaptively adjustable seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seat heater (134) is an electric heating wire structure, and the electric heating wire is evenly distributed inside the seat cushion assembly (136) and the electric backrest assembly (137). The electric heating wire is electrically connected to the control box (131).

4. The forklift cab with an adaptively adjustable seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front and rear adjustment guide rail (135) includes two parallel slide rails, on which a slider is slidably connected. The top of the slider is fixedly connected to the bottom of the seat cushion assembly (136), and the slide rail is fixedly connected to the cab base (11) by bolts.

5. A forklift cab with an adaptively adjustable seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: An angle adjustment motor is provided between the electric backrest assembly (137) and the seat cushion assembly (136). The electric lumbar support assembly (138) and the electric neck support (139) are both equipped with telescopic drive motors, and each motor is electrically connected to the control box (131).

6. A forklift cab with an adaptively adjustable seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rearview mirror (25) is fixedly connected to the outer frame (21) of the driver's seat via a folding bracket. The folding bracket is equipped with an angle adjustment knob, and the mirror surface of the rearview mirror (25) is made of anti-glare glass.

7. A forklift cab with an adaptively adjustable seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The door (26) is connected to the outer frame (21) of the driver's seat by a hinge. The door (26) is provided with a door lock and an outer handle, and an inner armrest is provided on the inner side of the door (26).

8. A forklift cab with an adaptively adjustable seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side window (27) is made of tempered glass and is equipped with a manual lifting handle. A sealing strip is provided between the side window (27) and the door (26).

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