Machine for handling a load or a person

Abstract

A machine (1) for handling a load or a person, comprising: - a wheeled chassis (2) having a first part (4) and a second part (5) and two lateral sides connecting the first and second parts, - a handling system (7) borne by the chassis (2) and comprising a rotary turret surmounted by a pivoting arm (9) mounted so as to pivot on the turret (8) between a lower position and an upper position, - and at least one driver's compartment (11) of the machine that is borne by the chassis (2) and delimits a location for an operator, - at least one member (15) for controlling the members (3) for movement on the ground, and - at least one system (12) for controlling the handling system (7), the or one of the control systems (12) being configured to allow the handling system (7) of the machine to be controlled at least outside of the driver's compartment(s) (11) of the machine (1). The or at least one of the driver's compartments (11) of the machine (1) is in at least two parts and comprises a lower part (13) secured to the chassis (2) and arranged along one lateral side of the chassis (2), and an upper part (14) coupled in movement to the turret (8).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a load or person handling device.

[0002] It relates in particular to a load or person handling device comprising at least: a chassis equipped with ground-moving drive members, such as wheels, and having a first part and a second part capable of forming, depending on the direction of movement of the chassis, one, the front, the other, the rear of said chassis and two lateral sides connecting the first and second parts, a load or person handling system carried by the chassis, this handling system comprising a rotating turret surmounted by a pivoting arm pivotally mounted on the turret around a so-called horizontal axis orthogonal to the so-called vertical axis of rotation of the turret for movement of the arm between a low position and a high position, at least one driving position of the machine carried by the chassis of the machine, and delimiting a location for receiving an operator, at least one control member for the ground-moving drive members and at least one control system for the handling system,the or at least one of the control systems being configured to allow control of said handling system of the machine at least outside of the or at least one of the driving positions of the machine.

[0003] Such a machine is known as illustrated for example by patent EP 3 287 413 or patent US 2021 / 276845. Manufacturers of such machines are looking for solutions to offer great versatility of the machine without compromising its compactness, particularly in height.

[0004] To this end, the invention relates to a load or person handling device comprising at least: a chassis equipped with ground-moving drive members and having a first part and a second part capable of forming, depending on the direction of movement of the chassis, one, the front, the other, the rear of said chassis and two lateral sides connecting the first and second parts, a load or person handling system carried by the chassis, this handling system comprising a rotating turret surmounted by a pivoting arm pivotally mounted on the turret around a so-called horizontal axis orthogonal to the so-called vertical axis of rotation of the turret for movement of the arm between a low position and a high position, at least one driving position of the machine carried by the chassis of the machine, and delimiting a location inside which an operator is able to take place, at least one control member of the ground-moving drive members and, at least one control system of the handling system,the or at least one of the control systems being configured to allow control of said handling system of the machine at least outside the driving position(s) of the machine,characterized in that the or at least one of the driving positions of the machine is in at least two parts and in that the or each driving position in at least two parts comprises at least one lower part secured to the chassis and arranged along a lateral side of the chassis and an upper part secured in movement to the turret. This design of the driving position makes it possible to limit the height of the machine without harming the versatility of the machine. This design also makes it possible to limit the risks of accidents due to the easy accessibility to the driving position. The presence of such a driving position associated with the chassis makes it possible to drive the machine at high speeds between two handling operations. The configuration of the machine allows the machine to be controlled from a position next to the machine,or in the driving position(s) in at least two parts or even in a driving position formed by a basket when the handling system carried by the chassis is equipped at the end of the pivoting arm with such a basket. This results in great versatility of the machine without affecting its compactness in height.

[0005] According to one embodiment of the invention, the driving stations in at least two parts being two in number, the lower part secured to the chassis of one of said driving stations is arranged along one lateral side of the chassis and the lower part secured to the chassis of the other of said driving stations is arranged along the opposite lateral side of the chassis of the machine, and the upper part of one of said driving stations and the upper part of the other of said driving stations are common and form a single upper part configured to cooperate with one or the other of the lower parts depending on the angular position of the turret.The upper part common to the driving positions is configured to, in a first angular position of the turret in which the pivoting arm extends from its pivoting connection to the turret towards the first part of the chassis, cooperate with one of the lower parts to form a first driving position facing the first part of the chassis and, in a second angular position of the turret in which the pivoting arm extends from its pivoting connection to the turret towards the second part of the chassis, cooperate with the other of the lower parts to form a second driving position facing the second part of the chassis. This arrangement makes it possible to have two driving positions, one for each direction of movement of the machine, depending on the orientation of the turret without significantly increasing the cost of the machine. The first and second positions of the turret are generally offset by 180° to within plus or minus 20 degrees.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lower part of the or at least one, preferably each of the driving positions in at least two parts comprises a floor, and the upper part, a backrest. Preferably, the or at least one of the driving positions in at least two parts comprises a seat. Said seat is preferably arranged on the upper part of said driving position.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the invention, the or at least one, preferably each of the driving positions in at least two parts has a so-called operational configuration in which the upper part is arranged above and at least partially vertically above the lower part of said driving position. In this operational configuration, an operator is able to take a seat in the driving position. In this operational configuration, the upper part and the lower part form a cockpit between them.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the invention, the machine comprises at least one system for detecting the operational configuration of the driver's station. The presence of a system for detecting the operational configuration of the driver's station for the or each driver's station in at least two parts makes it possible to signal to the operator that the operational configuration has been reached. The operator can then order a prohibition of rotation of the turret in the operational configuration of the driver's station.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the invention, the system for detecting the operational configuration of the driver's position comprises an inductive sensor and at least one metal part, the inductive sensor and the metal part equipping one, the turret, the other, the chassis.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the invention, the machine comprises at least one locking member for the upper part of the or at least one of the driving positions in operational configuration. According to one embodiment of the invention, said locking member is formed by a locking finger. This locking finger is carried by the lower or respectively upper part of the driving position and is mounted to move between an inactive position and an active position in which it is inserted into a housing provided in the upper or respectively lower part of the driving position.

[0011] Preferably, the locking finger and associated housing form a tapered fit.

[0012] Preferably, the locking member forms in cooperation with the associated housing a stop configured to prevent a tilting of the upper part of the driving position towards the first or second part of the chassis forming the front of the chassis.

[0013] The machine comprises at least one control for moving said locking member from one position to another. This control can be actuated by the operator when the operational configuration of the driving position to be locked is detected.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the invention, the machine comprises, for the or each driving position in at least two parts, at least one presence sensor in said driving position. The presence of such a presence sensor makes it possible, for example, to modify the control laws of the machine when the operator is present in the or one of the driving positions in at least two parts. It is thus possible, for example, to increase the maximum travel speed that can be reached by the machine under these conditions.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the invention, the or at least one of the control members of the ground movement drive members of the machine and the or one of the control systems of the handling system are integrated into a control console. The machine may indifferently comprise one or more control consoles.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the invention, the control console is removably coupleable to at least one of the upper or lower parts of the or at least one of the driving positions in at least two parts and the control system of the handling system of the control console is, in the uncoupled state of the driving position, capable of forming at least the control system of the handling system configured to allow control of said handling system of the machine outside the driving position(s) of the machine. This control console can also be used in a nacelle basket of the handling system when the free end of the pivoting arm of the handling system is equipped with such a basket.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the invention, the ground movement drive members of the machine are wheels, at least one of which is coupled to a motor system for rotational drive of said wheel.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the invention, the upper part of the or at least one, preferably each of the driving positions in at least two parts which comprises a backrest also comprises a seat forming a seat.

[0019] Preferably, this seat forming part of the seat is placed at the base of the backrest.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the invention, at least the backrest is pivotally mounted around a so-called horizontal pivot axis extending transversely to the front / rear direction of the chassis.

[0021] The backrest is pivotally mounted between an upright position in which the operator can sit on the seat and a lying position. The pivoting of the backrest prevents access to the driver's seat when the backrest is pivotally moved towards the first or second part of the chassis forming the front of said chassis and corresponding to the lying position of the backrest.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the invention, the device comprises at least one sensor for detecting the position of the backrest.

[0023] The machine control unit is configured to prohibit turret rotation when the backrest is in the upright position and to allow turret rotation when the backrest is in the lying position. Brève description des dessins

[0024] The invention will be better understood upon reading the following description of exemplary embodiments, with reference to the appended drawings in which: [ Fig. 1 ] represents a perspective view of a handling machine according to the invention in the operational configuration of a driver's station; [ Fig. 2 ] represents a perspective view of a handling machine according to the invention in which the machine is controlled from outside the machine; [ Fig. 3 ] represents a top view of a handling machine according to the invention in operational configuration of the first driving position; [ Fig. 4 ] represents a top view of a handling machine according to the invention in operational configuration of the second driving position; [ Fig. 5 ] represents a partial perspective view of a driver's seat; [ Fig. 6 ] represents a detailed view of the locking member and the associated housing; [ Fig. 7 ] represents a partial perspective view of the driver's seat in the upright position of the backrest; [ Fig. 8 ] represents a partial perspective view of the driver's seat in the reclined position of the backrest.

[0025] As mentioned above, the invention relates to a machine 1 for handling loads or people.

[0026] This machine 1 comprises a mobile chassis 2 equipped with members 3 for driving the chassis 2 on the ground. In the examples shown, the members 3 for driving the chassis 2 on the ground are wheels, but could have been equivalently formed by tracks. These wheels may be three or four in number, as in the example shown.

[0027] The chassis 2 is equipped with a motor system 24 for driving at least one of the wheels in rotation.

[0028] The machine 1 may be a two- or four-wheel drive machine and the engine system 24 may be a hydraulic or thermal or electric system, without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0029] Such a motor system will not be described in more detail, as it is well known to those skilled in the art.

[0030] The chassis 2 has a longitudinal axis, a first part 4 and a second part 5 constituting the transverse ends of the chassis 2. Depending on the direction of movement of the chassis 2, the first part 4 forms the front of the chassis 2 and the second part 5 the rear of the chassis 2, or vice versa.

[0031] This first part and this second part are connected to each other by the two lateral sides 6 or flanks of the chassis 2.

[0032] The machine 1 also comprises a load and / or person handling system 7 carried by the chassis 2. This handling system 7 comprises a rotating turret 8. The rotating turret 8 is mounted to rotate about a so-called vertical axis of rotation extending vertically in the positioned state of the machine on a horizontal surface. The turret 8 is surmounted by a pivoting arm 9 pivotally mounted on the turret 8 about a so-called horizontal axis orthogonal to the vertical axis of rotation of the turret 8, for movement of the arm 9 between a low position and a high position.

[0033] The pivoting connection between the turret 8 and the arm 9 is shown at 10 in the figures.

[0034] The free end of the pivoting arm 9, opposite that coupled to the turret 8, can be equipped with a load handling accessory or tool, such as a bucket or a fork, as shown for load handling.

[0035] This free end of the pivoting arm 9 can also be equipped with a cradle for lifting people.

[0036] The machine 1 further comprises at least one driving station 11 carried by the chassis 2 of the machine. Inside the or each driving station carried by the chassis 2 of the machine, an operator is able to take a seat. Each driving station therefore delimits a location for receiving an operator. Thus the nacelle, when it is present, can constitute a driving station of the machine.

[0037] Such a driving position can be carried directly or indirectly by the machine 1. Thus, in the case of a driving position formed by a nacelle, the chassis carries the turret 8, the turret itself carries the arm 9 which itself carries the nacelle and therefore a driving position.

[0038] The machine 1 also comprises at least one control member 15 for the drive members for moving the chassis 2 on the ground. This control member 15, such as a pivoting lever also called a joystick, makes it possible to control the motor system 24 which itself allows the wheels to rotate.

[0039] This control member 15 can be positioned in at least one of the driving positions.

[0040] The machine 1 also comprises at least one control system 12 for the handling system 7. The or at least one of the control systems 12 is configured to allow control of the handling system of the machine at least outside the driving position(s) of the machine.

[0041] Thus, it is possible for an operator positioned next to the machine 1 to control the handling system 7 using one or more of the control systems 12.

[0042] Again, the or one of the control systems 12 may be in the form of a pivoting lever, possibly equipped with buttons or other control members.

[0043] The actuation of the lever or the control members carried by the lever makes it possible to control the pivoting movement of the arm, the rotational drive of the turret, the extension of the arm when the arm is a telescopic arm and possibly the movement of the accessory or tool carried at the end of the arm.

[0044] Again, such a control system will not be described in detail, as it is well known to those skilled in the art.

[0045] In the examples shown, the control member 15 of the ground movement drive members 3 of the machine and the control system 12 of the handling system 7 are integrated into a control console 121.

[0046] The machine may have a single control console or several control consoles. In the case of a plurality of control consoles, at least some of the control consoles may be permanently installed in the driver's station(s).

[0047] In the examples shown, the control panel 121 is unique. This control panel 121 can be accessible to the operator from outside the machine as illustrated in figure 2 where this control panel 121 forms the equivalent of a remote control carried by the operator who is positioned next to the machine.

[0048] Such a control desk 121 can also be arranged in a driving position 11 of the machine.

[0049] As mentioned above, when such a control console 121 is arranged in a driving position 11 of the machine, it can be installed permanently or removably in said driving position 11.

[0050] Machine 1 may also include control consoles, some of which only integrate the handling system control function. This may be the case when the machine is equipped with a nacelle and this nacelle is equipped with a control console and ground movement control of the machine is not permitted from said nacelle.

[0051] The example shown illustrates the case of a machine comprising a single control console mounted removably in the driving positions. The coupling zone of the control console 121 to a driving position is shown at 23 in the figures.

[0052] In a manner characteristic of the invention, the or at least one of the driving stations 11 of the machine is in at least two parts and the or each driving station 11 in at least two parts comprises at least one lower part 13 secured to the chassis 2 and arranged along a lateral side 6 of the chassis 2 and an upper part 14 secured in movement to the turret 8. Thus, this upper part 14 moves in parallel with the rotation of the turret 8.

[0053] The load handling machine 1 may be equipped with a single driving station in at least two parts or with several driving stations 11 in at least two parts as in the example shown in figures 3 et 4 .

[0054] In fact, in the figures 3 et 4 , the driving stations 11 in at least two parts are two in number. The lower part secured to the chassis of one of the driving stations is arranged along one lateral side 6 of the chassis 2 and the lower part 13 secured to the chassis 2 of the other of said driving stations is arranged along the opposite lateral side 6 of the chassis 2 of the machine.

[0055] The upper part 14 of one of the driving positions 11 and the upper part 14 of the other of the driving positions are common and form a single upper part 14 configured to cooperate with one or other of the lower parts 13 depending on the angular position of the turret 8.

[0056] Thus, the upper part 14 of one of the driving stations 11 is configured to, in a first angular position of the turret 8 in which the pivoting arm 9 extends from its pivoting connection to the turret 8 towards the first part 4 of the chassis 2, cooperate with one of the lower parts 13 to form a first driving station facing the first part 4 of the chassis 2, as illustrated in figure 3 .

[0057] This upper part 14 is also configured to, in a second angular position of the turret 8 in which the pivoting arm 9 extends from its pivoting connection to the turret 8 towards the second part 5 of the chassis 2, cooperate with the other of the lower parts 13 to form a second driving position facing the second part 5 of the chassis 2, as illustrated in figure 4 .

[0058] Between the first and second turret positions, the swivel arm is offset 180°. The operator can thus see the end of the swivel arm in both directions of machine travel.

[0059] Obviously, the control member(s) of the drive members for moving the machine on the ground are adapted in operation according to the driving position they equip. Similarly, the assembly formed by the turret and the upper part of the or at least one of the driving positions is configured to move in a space extending above the lower part of the driving position(s) in at least two parts so as not to strike the lower part(s) during rotation of the turret.

[0060] Such a driving position 11 in at least two parts can have a large number of shapes. Generally, the lower part 13 of the or at least one, in this case each of the driving positions 11 in at least two parts comprises a floor 16 while the upper part 14 of said driving position comprises a backrest 17 against which the operator can, by his back, take support.

[0061] The or each of the driving stations 11 in at least two parts has a so-called operational configuration in which the upper part 14 is arranged above and at least partially vertically above the lower part 13 of said driving station 11. It is in this operational configuration that the operator can take place inside the driving station. In this operational configuration, the upper and lower parts form a cockpit between them.

[0062] The upper part 14 of the driving position 11 forms the upper part of the cabin. This upper part delimits an enclosure surmounted by a roof. The interior of the enclosure is accessible through a door or a gate provided in said enclosure. It should be noted that the roof and a part of the rear face of the or at least one of the driving positions may be integral during movement and form a protective assembly. This assembly may have a first configuration called active protection of the location for receiving an operator in which the roof is in the high position and a second configuration in which the roof is in the low position.This assembly is mounted to pivot about an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the chassis corresponding to the forward / rearward direction of the chassis and is configured to pass from the first configuration to the second configuration by pivoting movement towards the first or second part of the chassis forming the front of the chassis. The machine may comprise a mechanism for locking said assembly in each of the first and second configurations. This design allows, in a simple and rapid manner, the passage of the assembly forming a rollover and falling object protection system from the first configuration in which the machine can be controlled from the driver's station to a second configuration in which the machine can be controlled from a location outside the driver's station(s). The simple pivoting movement of the assembly towards the front allows such a passage from the first to the second configuration.Conversely, simply pivoting the assembly backwards can allow a transition from the second configuration to the first configuration. No disassembly of parts is necessary. The presence of an active locking mechanism in both configurations makes it possible, in the first configuration, to avoid unintentional pivoting of the assembly in the direction of lowering the roof and, in the second configuration, any unintentional movement of said assembly in the direction of raising the roof at the risk of damaging the assembly by passing through areas with low ceiling height. This assembly, which is an assembly mounted by a pivoting connection, pivoting about an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the chassis, is a rigid assembly. This rigid assembly is comparable to a roll bar. The rigid assembly forms a substitute for a roll bar.

[0063] The floor of the lower part of the driver's station extends between the front and rear wheels of the machine arranged along the same lateral side 6 of the machine. This floor forms a platform inside the enclosure, delimited by the upper part.

[0064] This floor may be bordered by at least two walls which prevent the operator sitting on the floor from being able to touch the wheels of the machine.

[0065] The driving position may also include a seat 26 forming a seat. This seat 26 is generally arranged at the base of the backrest 17 as illustrated in figures 2 And 7 for example. The backrest 17 or the assembly formed by the backrest 17 and the seat 26 is pivotally mounted around a so-called horizontal pivot axis extending transversely to the front / rear direction of the chassis. This backrest 17 is thus able to move by pivoting around its pivot axis 27 from an upright position, as illustrated in figure 7 , in which the operator can sit on the seat 26 and lean back on the backrest 17 in a lying position, as illustrated in figure 8 , in which the seat 26 is no longer accessible and the backrest 17 blocks access to the driving position. In this lying position of the backrest 17, access to the driving position is prevented.

[0066] The device 1 comprises at least one sensor 28 for detecting the position of the backrest 17. Such a sensor 28 shown in figure 7 prevents rotation of the turret 8 when the backrest 17 is not in the lying position. Thus, any risk of rotation of the turret in the upright position of the backrest 17 is prevented. This sensor constitutes a safety device. To complete the assembly, the machine 1 may include a mechanism 29 for locking the backrest 17 in each of its positions.

[0067] Inside the driving position, the operator can be in a standing position with his feet resting on the floor and his back resting on the backrest, or in a semi-seated position, when the backrest is equipped at its base with a seat 26.

[0068] The control console 121 is preferably configured to equip the upper part 14 of the driving position 11.

[0069] Thus, in the case where the machine comprises two driving positions 11 with a common upper part 14, the same control panel 121 can be used for both driving positions.

[0070] Likewise, the control desk 121 can be installed in a non-removable manner inside the control station.

[0071] Alternatively and as in the example shown, the control console can be removably coupled to the upper part of the driving station(s) 11, in at least two parts.

[0072] This control console 121 is, in the uncoupled state from the driving station 11, capable of forming at least the control system of the handling system 7 configured to allow control of said handling system 7 of the machine outside of the driving station(s) 11.

[0073] A sensor may be provided to detect the coupling of the control console 121 to the driving position, and its presence inside said driving position.

[0074] To complete the machine 1, the machine 1 comprises, for each driving position in at least two parts, a detection system 18 of the operational configuration of the driving position 11.

[0075] Thus, for example, the detection system 18 of the operational configuration of the driving position may comprise an inductive sensor 19 and at least one metal part 20.

[0076] The inductive sensor 19 and the metal part 20 equip one, the turret 8, the other the chassis 2.

[0077] When the upper part 14 is arranged above and at least partially vertically above the lower part 13 of the control station 11, the inductive sensor 19 detects the metal part 20 and a signal can be sent to a control unit of the machine 1. This control unit is in the form of an electronic and computer system which comprises, for example, a microprocessor and a working memory.

[0078] This control unit is configured to, upon receipt of a signal from the detection system 18, authorize the control of a rotational locking of the turret 8 using a locking member which will be described below. It is understood in fact that a rotation of the turret 8 must be prohibited when the driving position 11 in at least two parts is occupied by an operator.

[0079] To increase safety, the machine 1 therefore comprises at least one locking member 21 for the upper part 14 of the or at least one of the driving positions 11 in operational configuration.

[0080] This locking member 21 is preferably formed, as in the example shown, by a locking finger actuated by means of a control of the machine. This locking member, carried by the lower part or respectively the upper part of the driving position, can therefore be in the form of a finger which locks in a housing provided in the upper part or respectively the lower part of the driving position.

[0081] The actuation of this locking member 21 for its passage from the unlocked position to the locked position is controlled by the operator, this locking being authorized when the machine control unit has received a signal from the detection system signaling a position in operational configuration of the driving position.

[0082] Such a mechanical lock prevents any misalignment of the upper and lower parts of the driving position.

[0083] In the example shown, the locking finger is carried by the lower part 13 of the driving position and is inserted into a housing provided in the upper part 14 of the driving position. The locking finger and the associated housing form a conical fitting. The locking member forms, in cooperation with the associated housing, a stop configured to prevent the upper part of the driving position from tilting towards the first or second part of the chassis forming the front of the chassis. The conical-shaped coupling makes it possible to lock the rotation of the upper part while generating mechanical support. Thus, when the operator handles a load, the differences in behavior between the upper part and the lower part of the driving position are not felt by the operator.

[0084] From such a driving position in at least two parts, the operator can, from the control console 121 installed in said driving position, control the ground movement of the machine and the pivoting movement of the arm. On the other hand, any rotational movement of the turret is prohibited.

[0085] The machine also comprises, for the or each driving station 11 in at least two parts, at least one presence sensor 22 in said driving station. This presence sensor 22 makes it possible in particular, when no operator is detected in the driving station in at least two parts comprising such a sensor, to authorize rotation of the turret again.

[0086] In practice, the operation of the machine can be as follows: the operator, located next to the machine, controls, from the control console, the rotation of the turret 8 to bring the upper part of the or one of the driving positions into operational configuration, that is to say at least partially above and vertically above the lower part of said driving position.

[0087] When this position is reached, and detected by the detection system 18, the operator can control, from the control panel 121, the locking of the upper part by controlling the actuation of the locking member 21.

[0088] The control console 121 can then be installed in the driving station 11, when this control console is removably mounted in the driving station 11. Otherwise, the operator can come and take a seat in the driving station 11 and use the control console 121 positioned in the driving station 11, this control console 121 having been activated by the locking of the locking member.

[0089] In the case of a removable control panel 121, a sensor makes it possible to detect the coupling of the control panel 121 and its positioning inside the driving position 11.

[0090] Under these conditions, the machine can be controlled in movement from the control panel installed in the driver's cab, and the handling system can also be controlled, with the exception of the rotation of the turret which is prohibited.

[0091] To allow rotation of the turret, the locking member 21 must be unlocked. This command is operated by the operator. No presence must be detected in the driving position(s) in at least two parts and in the case of a removable control console, the control console must not be detected in the control station.

[0092] It should be noted that a similar operation could be obtained with a machine equipped with several control consoles, one of which would be permanently mounted, for example on the upper part of the driving position(s) in at least two parts. In this case, the condition of presence of the control console in the driving position in at least two parts is not examined to authorize or prohibit the rotation of the turret.

Claims

1. A load-handling or person-handling vehicle (1) comprising at least: - a chassis (2) fitted with members (3) for driving the movement along the ground and having a first part (4) and a second part (5) that are able to form, depending on the direction of movement of the chassis (2), the one the front and the other the rear of said chassis (2), and two lateral sides (6) connecting the first and second parts, - a load-handling or person-handling system (7) borne by the chassis (2), this handling system (7) comprising a rotary turntable (8) topped by a pivoting arm (9) mounted so as to be able to pivot on the turntable (8) about an axis, referred to as horizontal, orthogonal to the axis of rotation, referred to as vertical, of the turntable (8) for movement of the arm (9) between a lowered position and a raised position, - at least one driver station (11) of the vehicle which is borne by the chassis (2) of the vehicle (1) and delimits a location inside which an operator is able to take up position, - at least one member (15) for controlling the members (3) for driving the movement along the ground, and - at least one system (12) for controlling the handling system (7), the or one of the control systems (12) being configured to allow said handling system (7) of the vehicle to be controlled at least outside of the driver station or stations (11) of the vehicle (1), characterized in that the or at least one of the driver stations (11) of the vehicle (1) is in at least two parts, and in that the or each driver station (11) in at least two parts comprises at least a lower part (13) secured to the chassis (2) and disposed along a lateral side (6) of the chassis (2) and an upper part (14) that moves as one with the turntable (8).

2. The handling vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, there being two driver stations (11) in at least two parts, the lower part (13), secured to the chassis, of one of said driver stations (11) is disposed along a lateral side (6) of the chassis (2) and the lower part (13), secured to the chassis, of the other of said driver stations (11) is disposed along the opposite lateral side (6) of the chassis of the vehicle, and in that the upper part (14) of one of said driver stations (11) and the upper part (14) of the other of said driver stations (11) are common and form one and the same upper part (14) configured to cooperate with the one or the other of the lower parts (13) depending on the angular position of the turntable (8).

3. The handling vehicle (1) as claimed in either of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the lower part (13) of the or of at least one, preferably of each of the driver stations (11) in at least two parts comprises a floor (16), and the upper part (14) a backrest (17).

4. The handling vehicle (1) as claimed in one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the or at least one, preferably each of the driver stations (11) in at least two parts has what is referred to as an operational configuration in which the upper part (14) is disposed above, and at least partially vertically with respect to, the lower part (13) of said driver station (11).

5. The handling vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that the vehicle (1) comprises at least one system (18) for detecting the operational configuration of the driver station (11).

6. The handling vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that the system (18) for detecting the operational configuration of the driver station (11) comprises an inductive sensor (19) and at least one metallic component (20), the inductive sensor (19) and the metallic component (20) being fitted, without preference, the one to the turntable (8) and the other to the chassis (2).

7. The handling vehicle (1) as claimed in one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the vehicle (1) comprises at least one member (21) for locking the upper part (14) of the or of at least one of the driver stations (11) in the operational configuration.

8. The handling vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that said locking member (21) is formed by a locking finger.

9. The handling vehicle (1) as claimed in one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the vehicle (1) comprises, for the or each driver station (11) in at least two parts, at least one presence sensor (22) in said driver station (11).

10. The handling vehicle (1) as claimed in one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the or at least one of the members (15) for controlling the members (3) for driving the movement of the vehicle (1) along the ground and the or one of the systems (12) for controlling the handling system (7) are integrated into a control console (121).

11. The handling vehicle (1) as claimed in one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the control console (121) can be removably coupled to at least one of the upper or lower parts (13) of the or of at least one of the driver stations (11) in at least two parts, and in that the system (12) for controlling the handling system (7) in the control console (121) is, in the state decoupled from the driver station (11), able to form at least that system (12) for controlling the handling system (7) which is configured to allow said handling system (7) of the vehicle (1) to be controlled outside of the driver station or stations (11) of the vehicle (1).

12. The handling vehicle (1) as claimed in one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the members (3) for driving the movement of the vehicle (1) along the ground are wheels, at least one of which is coupled to a drive system (24) for driving said wheel in rotation.

13. The handling vehicle (1) as claimed in one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the upper part (14) of the or of at least one, preferably of each of the driver stations (11) in at least two parts which comprises a backrest (17) also comprises a seat pan (26) forming a seat.

14. The handling vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 3 or one of claims 4 to 13 considered in combination with claim 3, characterized in that at least the backrest (17) is mounted so as to be able to pivot about a pivot axis (27), referred to as horizontal, extending transversely with respect to the forward / rearward direction of the chassis (2).

15. The handling vehicle (1) as claimed in claim 14, characterized in that the vehicle (1) comprises at least one sensor (28) for detecting the position of the backrest (17).

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