Attachments for industrial material handling equipment

EP4540171A4Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-03CASCADE CORPORATION
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
CASCADE CORPORATION
Filing Date
2023-06-07
Publication Date
2026-06-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Industrial material handling equipment attachments that provide additional range of motion and functionalities often offset the lifting forks, reducing the lifting capacity by increasing the distance from the front axle, which is undesirable.

Method used

The attachment assembly includes a faceplate, frame, and carriage assembly with integrated load cell and linear actuator systems that allow for nested components, reducing the overall thickness and maintaining or increasing lifting capacity by enabling lateral movement and precise weight measurement.

Benefits of technology

This configuration enhances the lifting capacity and range of motion while providing accurate weight measurement capabilities, reducing measurement errors and improving operational safety by allowing for lateral offset detection and horizontal force monitoring.

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Abstract

Attachment assemblies for industrial material handling equipment are shown and disclosed. In some embodiments, the attachment assembly includes a carriage assembly having a carriage and a linear actuator fixedly attached to the carriage. The carriage is mountable to industrial material handling equipment. The attachment assembly additionally includes a frame assembly slidably connected to the carriage. The attachment assembly further includes a faceplate assembly fixedly attached to the frame assembly. The faceplate assembly is configured to receive one or more support members for supporting a load. The faceplate assembly includes one or more load cells configured to measure horizontal and vertical forces applied to the one or more support members. The linear actuator slides the frame assembly laterally relative to the carriage assembly.
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