Fork truck fork and pallet alignment guide

Abstract

The utility model relates to a fork truck auxiliary device technical field discloses a fork truck pallet alignment guiding device, including installing on two L -shaped fork guiding device, guiding device includes installation subassembly and light ray calibration subassembly, light ray calibration subassembly includes sector housing and LED lamp area, is equipped with the cavity in sector housing, the one side of sector housing arc surface is opened through and is equipped with the light ray export of communication with the cavity, and the LED lamp area is located in the cavity. This kind of fork truck pallet alignment guiding device, through the light beam that LED lamp area sent projects out sector light beam by the specific light ray export on sector housing, forms the vertical alignment light ray in the front of fork, and the relative position of fork and pallet can be directly judged by the light ray in the cab of fork truck driver, thereby quickly, accurately completes the alignment operation, not only has improved the operation efficiency, reduced the operation difficulty, also helps the protection goods and pallet, significantly enhanced the safety and reliability of fork truck operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of forklift auxiliary device technology, specifically a forklift fork and pallet alignment guide device. Background Technology

[0002] A forklift is a wheeled industrial vehicle equipped with forks and a lifting device, primarily used for loading, unloading, stacking, and short-distance transport of palletized goods. In actual operation, the driver must accurately align the forks with the holes on the bottom of the pallet, drive the forklift forward, smoothly insert the forks, and then use the lifting system to lift the pallet and goods to complete the transport operation.

[0003] However, because drivers often cannot directly observe the precise location of the pallet inserts during operation, they frequently rely on experience to make judgments, leading to difficulties in aligning the forks with the inserts. This blind spot not only increases the difficulty of operation but also easily causes the forks to collide with or damage the pallet due to misalignment, potentially resulting in accidents such as cargo tipping or breakage. This is especially true when loading and unloading pet food crates; if the forks are mistakenly inserted into the crate, the food may scatter all over the floor, posing a significant operational risk.

[0004] Therefore, it is particularly necessary to develop a guiding device that can help forklifts achieve precise alignment between the forks and the pallet slots. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a forklift fork and pallet alignment guide device, which can reduce the difficulty of forklift handling and improve the safety and reliability of forklift operation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a forklift fork and pallet alignment guide device, including a guide device installed on two L-shaped forks. The guide device includes a mounting component and a light calibration component. The light calibration component is installed on the L-shaped forks through the mounting component. The light calibration component includes a fan-shaped housing and an LED light strip. The fan-shaped housing has a cavity inside. One side of the arc surface of the fan-shaped housing has a light outlet that communicates with the cavity. The LED light strip is located inside the cavity, and the light from the LED light strip is emitted through the light outlet.

[0007] Furthermore, the mounting assembly includes a hook plate and an L-shaped telescopic plate. The hook plate hooks onto the vertical rod of the L-shaped fork from the rear side, and the inner wall of the hook plate is slidably connected to the outer wall of the L-shaped fork. The L-shaped telescopic plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of the long end of the hook plate, and the inner wall of the L-shaped telescopic plate abuts against the side of the L-shaped fork away from the hook plate. A telescopic assembly is connected to the side of the L-shaped telescopic plate away from the L-shaped fork, and the telescopic assembly is connected to the hook plate. The fan-shaped outer shell is fixedly connected to the side of the hook plate away from the L-shaped telescopic plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the telescopic assembly includes a fixed plate and a telescopic bolt. The fixed plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hook-shaped plate away from the fan-shaped outer shell. A T-shaped rotating hole is opened on the side of the L-shaped telescopic plate away from the fan-shaped outer shell. A rotating block is rotatably connected to the inner side of the T-shaped rotating hole. The threaded rod of the telescopic bolt passes through the fixed plate, passes through the T-shaped rotating hole, and is fixedly connected to the rotating block. The threaded rod of the telescopic bolt is threadedly connected to the fixed plate.

[0009] Furthermore, anti-slip pads are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the L-shaped telescopic plate and the hook-shaped plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the guide device is provided in two sets, which are respectively installed on the vertical bars of the two L-shaped forks, and the arc surface of the fan-shaped housing on both guide devices faces the front of the L-shaped forks.

[0011] Furthermore, multiple light outlets are provided through one side of the arc surface of the fan-shaped shell. The number of LED light strips is equal to and matched with the number of light outlets. Several light-blocking plates are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the arc surface of the cavity, and the light-blocking plates are located between two adjacent light outlets.

[0012] Furthermore, an arc-shaped light guide plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the light outlet, and the light beam of the LED light strip is guided by the arc-shaped light guide plate and emitted from the light outlet in an arc shape.

[0013] Furthermore, a light strip plate is fixedly connected between the inner walls of the two sides of the cavity, and several LED light strips are fixedly connected to the light strip plate. Several light-blocking plates are fixedly connected to the light strip plate on the side away from the light outlet.

[0014] Furthermore, a battery and a charging board are fixedly connected inside the cavity. The charging board is equipped with a charging socket and control buttons. Both the charging socket and control buttons penetrate the fan-shaped outer shell. The LED light strip and the battery are electrically connected to the charging board.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] This forklift fork and pallet alignment guide device, through the installation of mounting components, allows a fan-shaped housing with LED light strips to be conveniently fixed to the L-shaped forks. The light beams emitted by the LED light strips are projected through specific light outlets on the fan-shaped housings, forming a vertical alignment beam in front of the forks. This allows the forklift driver in the cab to intuitively judge the relative position of the forks and pallets using the light, thereby quickly and accurately completing the alignment operation. This not only improves work efficiency and reduces operational difficulty, but also helps protect goods and pallets, significantly enhancing the safety and reliability of forklift operations. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall connection structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the mounting component and the L-shaped fork of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the telescopic component and the L-shaped telescopic plate of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the fan-shaped outer shell of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 Based on Figure 4 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the connection structure;

[0022] Figure 6 Based on Figure 5 Another angle connection structure diagram;

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Enlarged schematic diagram of the connection structure at point A.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. L-shaped fork; 2. Mounting assembly; 3. Light calibration assembly; 4. Telescopic assembly; 5. Anti-slip mat; 6. Light blocking plate; 7. LED strip plate; 8. Battery; 9. Charging plate; 10. Arc-shaped light guide plate; 21. Hook-shaped plate; 22. L-shaped telescopic plate; 23. Rotating block; 31. Fan-shaped housing; 32. LED light strip; 41. Fixing plate; 42. Telescopic bolt; 91. Charging female connector; 92. Control button; 201. T-shaped rotating hole; 301. Cavity; 302. Light outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0026] Please see Figures 1 to 7 A forklift fork and pallet alignment guide device includes a guide device mounted on two L-shaped forks 1. The guide device includes a mounting component 2 and a light calibration component 3. The light calibration component 3 is mounted on the L-shaped forks 1 through the mounting component 2. The light calibration component 3 includes a fan-shaped housing 31 and an LED light strip 32. The fan-shaped housing 31 has a cavity 301 inside. A light outlet 302 communicating with the cavity 301 is opened through one side of the arc surface of the fan-shaped housing 31. The LED light strip 32 is located inside the cavity 301, and the light from the LED light strip 32 is emitted through the light outlet 302.

[0027] The main improvement of this utility model lies in reducing the difficulty of forklift operation and quickly guiding the forks to align with the pallet, such as... Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in use, the forklift fork and pallet alignment guide device of this utility model, the fan-shaped housing 31 of the light calibration component 3 is installed and fixed on the vertical rod of the L-shaped fork 1 by the mounting component 2, with the arc surface of the fan-shaped housing 31 facing the front end of the L-shaped fork 1. Then, the light emitted by the LED light strip 32 shines in a fan shape from the corresponding light outlet 302 onto the shelf in front of the L-shaped fork 1. At this time, the light illumination range represents the front end extension of the L-shaped fork 1. The forklift driver can intuitively judge whether the L-shaped fork 1 is aligned with the insertion hole of the shelf pallet by the illumination light, and can quickly and accurately complete the alignment operation without relying on experience. This design not only improves the operating efficiency of the forklift and reduces the operating difficulty of the forklift, but also helps to protect the goods and pallets, avoids the collision between the L-shaped fork 1 and the goods or pallets, and significantly enhances the safety and reliability of forklift operation.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the mounting assembly 2 includes a hook plate 21 and an L-shaped telescopic plate 22. The hook plate 21 hooks onto the vertical rod of the L-shaped fork 1 from the rear side, and the inner wall of the hook plate 21 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the L-shaped fork 1. The L-shaped telescopic plate 22 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the long end of the hook plate 21, and the inner wall of the L-shaped telescopic plate 22 abuts against the side of the L-shaped fork 1 away from the hook plate 21. A telescopic assembly 4 is connected to the side of the L-shaped telescopic plate 22 away from the L-shaped fork 1. The telescopic assembly 4 is connected to the hook plate 21. The fan-shaped outer shell 31 is fixedly connected to the side of the hook plate 21 away from the L-shaped telescopic plate 22. When using the mounting assembly 2 to install the sector housing 31 onto the L-shaped fork 1, first, increase the distance between the L-shaped telescopic plate 22 and the hook plate 21. Then, hook the hook end of the hook plate 21 onto the side wall of the L-shaped fork 1. Next, use the telescopic assembly 4 to press the L-shaped telescopic plate 22 against the other side of the L-shaped fork 1, cooperating with the hook plate 21 to quickly complete the installation and fixation on the L-shaped fork 1. At the same time, the L-shaped telescopic plate 22 and the hook plate 21 cooperate to hook onto both sides of the L-shaped fork 1, so that the mounting assembly 2 will not fall off the L-shaped fork 1 after installation, improving the connection between the mounting assembly 2 and the L-shaped fork 1.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the telescopic assembly 4 includes a fixed plate 41 and a telescopic bolt 42. The fixed plate 41 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hook plate 21 away from the fan-shaped outer shell 31. The L-shaped telescopic plate 22 has a T-shaped rotating hole 201 on the side away from the fan-shaped outer shell 31. A rotating block 23 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the T-shaped rotating hole 201. The threaded rod of the telescopic bolt 42 passes through the fixed plate 41, passes through the T-shaped rotating hole 201, and is fixedly connected to the rotating block 23. The threaded rod of the telescopic bolt 42 is threadedly connected to the fixed plate 41. After hooking the hook plate 21 and the L-shaped telescopic plate 22 onto both sides of the L-shaped fork 1, the telescopic bolt 42 is rotated. Through the threaded connection between the threaded rod and the fixed plate 41, the end of the threaded rod of the telescopic bolt 42 gradually approaches the L-shaped fork 1. During this process, the end of the threaded rod of the telescopic bolt 42 maintains its connection with the L-shaped telescopic plate 22 by rotating the rotating block 23 within the T-shaped rotating hole 201. Thus, by rotating the telescopic bolt 42 on the fixed plate 41, the L-shaped telescopic plate 22 can be moved back and forth between the fixed plate 41 and the L-shaped fork 1, completing the disassembly and installation of the installation component 2 on the L-shaped fork 1. It should be noted that during the rotation of the telescopic bolt 42, the side of the L-shaped telescopic plate 22 always slides inside the hook plate 21, ensuring that the L-shaped telescopic plate 22 can only move in a straight line along the inside of the hook plate 21. This ensures that the L-shaped telescopic plate 22 can squeeze and wrap around the outside of the L-shaped fork 1, improving the convenience of the installation operation.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, anti-slip pads 5 are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the L-shaped telescopic plate 22 and the hook plate 21 adjacent to each other. Installing anti-slip pads 5 on the side of the L-shaped telescopic plate 22 and the hook plate 21 that abuts against the L-shaped fork 1 utilizes the friction between the anti-slip pads 5 and the L-shaped fork 1, making it less likely for the mounting assembly 2 to slide on the outside of the L-shaped fork 1, thus improving the installation stability of the light calibration assembly 3.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, two sets of guiding devices are provided, each mounted on the vertical rod of one of the two L-shaped forks 1, and the arc-shaped surfaces of the fan-shaped housings 31 on both guiding devices face the front of the L-shaped forks 1. Two sets of guiding devices are provided, each mounted on one of the two L-shaped forks 1, as shown... Figure 1 As shown, the light calibration components 3 of the two guide devices are located on the opposite sides of the two L-shaped forks 1. Through the cooperation of the LED light strips 32 inside the two fan-shaped housings 31, calibration lights are emitted on the opposite sides of the two L-shaped forks 1. Thus, the two calibration lights indicate the edge positions of the two L-shaped forks 1. When the forklift driver moves the forklift, the position of the two L-shaped forks 1 can be accurately determined according to the position of the two calibration lights, making the operation of the forklift easier.

[0032] like Figures 2 to 7As shown, multiple light outlets 302 are provided through one side of the arc-shaped surface of the fan-shaped housing 31. The number of LED light strips 32 is equal to and matched with the number of light outlets 302. Several light-blocking plates 6 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the arc-shaped surface of the cavity 301, and the light-blocking plates 6 are located between two adjacent light outlets 302. In actual use, multiple LED light strips 32 can be set in the cavity 301 of the fan-shaped housing 31, and the light emitted by the multiple LED light strips 32 is different in color (such as red, yellow, and green). When the light shines on different goods, the different colors can ensure that the driver can clearly see the aligned light. For example, red and green light can be seen on yellow goods, and red and yellow light can be seen on green goods, which improves the applicability of the light calibration component 3. The light-blocking plates 6 isolate adjacent LED light strips 32, thereby avoiding mutual interference between different light when multiple LED light strips 32 emit light, and improving the clarity of different colored light.

[0033] like Figures 4 to 7 As shown, an arc-shaped light guide plate 10 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the light outlet 302. The light beam of the LED light strip 32 is guided by the arc-shaped light guide plate 10 and emitted from the light outlet 302 in an arc shape. The light emitted by the LED light strip 32 can be emitted more stably and evenly through the light outlet 302 by the arc-shaped light guide plate 10. The arc-shaped light guide plate 10 can be made of acrylic or transparent crystal, which can also reduce the entry of external dust into the cavity 301 to a certain extent and improve the stability of the light calibration component 3.

[0034] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown, a light strip plate 7 is fixedly connected between the inner walls of both sides of the cavity 301. Several LED light strips 32 are fixedly connected to the light strip plate 7, and several light-blocking plates 6 are fixedly connected to the light strip plate 7 on the side away from the light outlet 302. Multiple LED light strips 32 can be fixed inside the cavity 301 by the light strip plate 7.

[0035] like Figures 4 to 6As shown, a battery 8 and a charging board 9 are fixedly connected inside the cavity 301. A charging female connector 91 and a control button 92 are installed on the charging board 9. Both the charging female connector 91 and the control button 92 penetrate through the fan-shaped outer shell 31. The LED light strip 32 and the battery 8 are electrically connected to the charging board 9. By placing the battery 8 and charging board 9 in the extra space within the cavity 301, power can be supplied to the LED light strip 32. The charging board 9, equipped with a charging socket 91, allows for convenient periodic charging of the battery 8. The control button 92 controls the LED light strip 32 to turn on or off. It should be noted that the charging socket 91 can be a common mobile phone charging socket 91 for convenient charging. The input and output voltages of the charging board 9 are compatible with common mobile phone charging heads, improving the applicability of charging and discharging. The control button 92 can also be multi-stage controlled, allowing different colored LED light strips 32 to illuminate individually or simultaneously by varying the number of presses, thus adapting to different operating environments. This operation method belongs to the field of control systems and circuit technology and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A forklift fork and pallet alignment guide device, comprising guide devices mounted on two L-shaped forks (1), characterized in that: The guiding device includes a mounting assembly (2) and a light calibration assembly (3). The light calibration assembly (3) is mounted on the L-shaped fork (1) via the mounting assembly (2). The light calibration assembly (3) includes a fan-shaped housing (31) and an LED light strip (32). The fan-shaped housing (31) has a cavity (301) inside. A light outlet (302) communicating with the cavity (301) is opened through one side of the arc surface of the fan-shaped housing (31). The LED light strip (32) is located inside the cavity (301), and the light from the LED light strip (32) is emitted through the light outlet (302).

2. The forklift fork and pallet alignment guide device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting assembly (2) includes a hook plate (21) and an L-shaped telescopic plate (22). The hook plate (21) is hooked from the rear side of the L-shaped fork (1) onto the vertical rod of the L-shaped fork (1), and the inner wall of the hook plate (21) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the L-shaped fork (1). The L-shaped telescopic plate (22) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the long end of the hook plate (21), and the inner wall of the L-shaped telescopic plate (22) abuts against the side of the L-shaped fork (1) away from the hook plate (21). A telescopic assembly (4) is connected to the side of the L-shaped telescopic plate (22) away from the L-shaped fork (1), and the telescopic assembly (4) is connected to the hook plate (21). The fan-shaped outer shell (31) is fixedly connected to the side of the hook plate (21) away from the L-shaped telescopic plate (22).

3. The forklift fork and pallet alignment guide device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The telescopic assembly (4) includes a fixed plate (41) and a telescopic bolt (42). The fixed plate (41) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hook plate (21) away from the fan-shaped outer shell (31). The L-shaped telescopic plate (22) has a T-shaped rotating hole (201) on the side away from the fan-shaped outer shell (31). A rotating block (23) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the T-shaped rotating hole (201). The threaded rod of the telescopic bolt (42) passes through the fixed plate (41), passes through the T-shaped rotating hole (201), and is fixedly connected to the rotating block (23). The threaded rod of the telescopic bolt (42) is threadedly connected to the fixed plate (41).

4. The forklift fork and pallet alignment guide device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Anti-slip pads (5) are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the L-shaped telescopic plate (22) and the hook plate (21).

5. The forklift fork and pallet alignment guide device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide device is provided in two sets and is installed on the vertical rods of the two L-shaped forks (1), and the arc surface of the fan-shaped outer shell (31) on the two guide devices faces the front of the L-shaped forks (1).

6. The forklift fork and pallet alignment guide device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The arc surface of the fan-shaped outer shell (31) has multiple light outlets (302) through it. The number of LED light strips (32) is equal to the number of light outlets (302) and they are matched. The inner wall of the arc surface of the cavity (301) is fixedly connected with several light blocking plates (6). The light blocking plates (6) are located between two adjacent light outlets (302).

7. A forklift fork and pallet alignment guide device according to claim 6, characterized in that: An arc-shaped light guide plate (10) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the light outlet (302). The light beam of the LED light strip (32) is guided by the arc-shaped light guide plate (10) and emitted from the light outlet (302) in an arc shape.

8. A forklift fork and pallet alignment guide device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A light strip plate (7) is fixedly connected between the inner walls of both sides of the cavity (301), and a number of LED light strips (32) are fixedly connected to the light strip plate (7). The side of the light blocking plate (6) away from the light outlet (302) is fixedly connected to the light strip plate (7).

9. A forklift fork and pallet alignment guide device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A battery (8) and a charging board (9) are fixedly connected inside the cavity (301). A charging socket (91) and a control button (92) are installed on the charging board (9). The charging socket (91) and the control button (92) both penetrate the fan-shaped outer shell (31). The LED light strip (32) and the battery (8) are both electrically connected to the charging board (9).

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