Reach type forklift

Abstract

To provide a reach type forklift capable of preventing a driver from jumping out even if excessive inertia force is generated in the longitudinal direction during driving without impairing convenience in getting on and off.SOLUTION: In a reach type forklift 10 including a vehicle body 11, a driver's seat 20 provided at a rear portion of the vehicle body 11, an operation device located in front of the driver's seat 20 and configured to perform a cargo handling operation and a traveling operation, and an entrance 42 configured to communicate the driver's seat 20 with the outside of the vehicle, the entrance 42 is formed on a side of the driver's seat 20 in a left-right direction, and the vehicle body 11 includes a driver's seat cover member 43 configured to cover a rear portion of the driver's seat 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a reach forklift. [Background technology]

[0002] A known example of a conventional reach forklift is the reach forklift disclosed in Patent Document 1. The reach forklift disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a vehicle body and a driver's section provided at the rear of the vehicle body.

[0003] The driving section has a floor where the driver stands, a lift operation section where a lift lever and the like are provided, a box-shaped frame located on the left side of the floor, an upper cover where a handle for driving is provided, and a side frame located on the right side of the floor. Between the rear end of the side frame and the box-shaped frame, there is a boarding / alighting door for the driver to get on and off between the driving section and the ground. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-331335 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, with the reach forklift disclosed in Patent Document 1, if excessive inertial force is generated in the forward and backward directions during operation, the driver standing on the floor may be thrown out of the boarding / alighting opening. To prevent this, for example, attaching a door to the boarding / alighting opening could be considered, but this would require the door to be opened and closed each time the driver gets on or off the vehicle, resulting in a problem of reduced convenience. In particular, for reach forklifts where frequent boarding and alighting are required, this significant loss of convenience is likely to significantly reduce the efficiency of loading and unloading operations.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a reach forklift that can prevent the driver from jumping out even if excessive inertial force is generated in the forward and backward directions during operation, without compromising the convenience of getting on and off the vehicle. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a reach forklift truck having a vehicle body, a driver's seat provided at the rear of the vehicle body, operating equipment located in front of the driver's seat for loading and unloading operations and traveling operations, and a boarding / alighting opening that connects the driver's seat to the outside of the vehicle, wherein the boarding / alighting opening is formed to the side of the driver's seat in the left-right direction, and the vehicle body has a cover member that covers the rear of the driver's seat.

[0008] In the present invention, the entrance / exit door is formed on the side of the driver's seat in the left-right direction, and the vehicle body has a cover member that covers the rear of the driver's seat. Therefore, even if excessive inertial force is generated in the front-rear direction while driving, the cover member prevents the driver from jumping out of the driver's seat. Furthermore, the driver can get in and out of the vehicle through the entrance / exit door on the side of the driver's seat, so convenience when getting in and out is not impaired.

[0009] Furthermore, the above-mentioned reach forklift may have a head guard that protects the area above the driver's seat, and a pair of pillars that are erected on the vehicle body and support the head guard, the pair of pillars having at least a rear pillar that is provided at the rear of the vehicle body and adjacent to the boarding / alighting opening, and the cover member may be removably attached to the vehicle body and the rear pillar. In this case, the pair of pillars supporting the head guard include at least a rear pillar located at the rear of the vehicle body adjacent to the entrance / exit door. This allows the driver to grasp the rear pillar to get in and out of the vehicle, improving convenience when getting in and out from the side of the driver's seat. Furthermore, because the cover member is detachably attached to the vehicle body and the rear pillar, the cover member can be attached more securely compared to when the cover member is attached only to the vehicle body. Furthermore, the detachable nature of the cover member improves the ease of maintenance work, such as replacing the cover member.

[0010] In the above-described reach forklift, the rear pillar may be erected at the rear end of the vehicle body, and the entrance / exit may be located forward of the rear pillar. In this case, the rear pillar is erected at the rear end of the vehicle body, and the entrance / exit is located forward of the rear pillar, so the space required for the entrance / exit is less restricted by the rear pillar, making it easier to ensure a larger entrance / exit.

[0011] In the above-described reach forklift, a shock absorbing member may be provided on at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface of the cover member. In this case, a shock-absorbing cushioning member is provided on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the cover member, so that even if excessive inertial force in the front-to-rear direction occurs while driving and causes interference between the cover member and another object or between the driver and the cover member, the impact on the cover member and the driver can be reduced.

[0012] In the above-described reach forklift, the front cover member may be formed of a shock-absorbing material. In this case, since the cover member is made of a shock-absorbing material that absorbs shock, it is possible to add a shock-absorbing function to the cover member without increasing the number of parts.

[0013] In addition, in the above-mentioned reach forklift, the cover member may be configured to have a fixed cover portion fixed to the vehicle body and a movable cover portion that is movable relative to the fixed cover portion and allows the height of the cover member to be changed. In this case, the cover member has a fixed cover portion that is fixed to the vehicle body and a movable cover portion that is movable relative to the fixed cover portion and allows the height of the cover member to be changed, so that the height of the cover member can be changed to suit the driver's height.

[0014] In the above-described reach forklift, the cover member may have a light-transmitting portion formed of a light-transmitting material. In this case, the cover member has a light-transmitting portion formed of a light-transmitting material, so that the driver can see the surroundings of the vehicle body through the light-transmitting portion of the cover member.

[0015] In addition, the above-mentioned reach forklift may have a bumper provided at the lower part of the rear of the vehicle body and extending rearward, and the cover member may have a bulging portion that bulges rearward to match the bulge of the bumper. In this case, the vehicle has a bumper that is provided at the bottom of the rear of the vehicle body and that protrudes rearward, and the cover member has a bulging portion that bulges rearward to match the protrusion of the bumper, so that the space in the driver's seat can be expanded and the working environment for the driver in the driver's seat can be improved. Also, if the bulging portion does not protrude beyond the bumper, the cover member is less likely to interfere with other objects. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, a reach forklift can be provided that can prevent the driver from jumping out even if excessive inertial force is generated in the front-to-rear direction during operation, without compromising the convenience of getting on and off the vehicle. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1]1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a reach forklift according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a left side view showing an overview of a reach forklift according to a first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 3] 1 is a plan view showing an overview of a reach forklift according to a first embodiment. [Figure 4] 1 is a right side view showing an overview of a reach forklift according to a first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an overview of a reach forklift according to another embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an overview of a reach forklift according to a second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an overview of a reach forklift according to a third embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an overview of a reach forklift according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an overview of a reach forklift according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an overview of a reach forklift according to a fifth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] (First embodiment) A reach forklift according to the first embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the terms "front and back," "left and right," and "up and down" that specify directions are based on the state in which the driver of the reach forklift is seated in the driver's seat and facing the forward direction of the reach forklift.

[0019] The reach forklift (hereinafter simply referred to as "forklift") 10 shown in Figure 1 has a body 11 made up of a lower frame body 12 that forms the lower part of the body 11, and an upper frame body 13 that forms the upper part of the body 11. A pair of left and right leg arms 14 is provided at the front of the lower frame body 12. A mast assembly 15 that can move forward and backward is provided between the pair of leg arms 14. The mast assembly 15 is a device for handling cargo. Front wheels 16 are provided on the leg arms 14, and the rear of the lower frame body 12 is provided with rear wheels 17 that serve as steering wheels and drive wheels, and caster wheels 18 that further stabilize the posture of the body 11.

[0020] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a standing-type driver's seat 20 is provided at the rear right side of the lower frame body 12. The upper frame body 13 is provided from the left side of the driver's seat 20 to the front of the driver's seat 20. As shown in Figure 3, the upper frame body 13 has a front cover member 21, a right cover member 22, a left rear cover member 23, an upper cover member 24, a front wall member 25, and a left wall member 26. The front cover member 21 is a cover member that faces the mast assembly 15, the right cover member 22 is a cover member that faces right, and the left rear cover member 23 is a cover member that curves around from the left to the rear. The front wall member 25 and the left wall member 26 are wall members that face the driver's seat 20, with the front wall member 25 located in front of the driver's seat 20 and the left wall member 26 located to the left of the driver's seat 20.

[0021] The portion of the upper frame body 13 located to the left of the driver's seat 20 mainly houses drive system elements such as an electric motor (not shown) for traveling and an electric motor (not shown) for steering. The portion of the upper frame body 13 located in front of the driver's seat 20 houses a battery (not shown) and other components. The portion of the upper cover member 24 located to the left of the driver's seat 20 is substantially flat, providing space for placing, for example, file folders and small items. In addition, a steering handle 28 for steering the rear wheels 17 is provided on the top surface of the upper cover member 24. The portion of the upper cover member 24 located in front of the driver's seat 20 is provided with operating levers 30, 31, 32, 33 of the mast device 15 and a display 34.

[0022] The operating lever 30 is a tilt lever for tilt operation, and the operating lever 31 is a reach lever for reach operation. The operating lever 32 is a lift lever for raising and lowering the load, and the operating lever 33 is an accelerator lever for controlling the traveling speed. The operating levers 31 and 32 are operating devices for performing loading and unloading operations, and the operating lever 33 is an operating device for traveling operations. The display 34 displays various information during operation and also displays a warning screen in the event of an abnormality.

[0023] The floor 35 of the driver's seat 20 is covered with a rubber mat. A brake pedal 36 is provided on the front left side of the floor 35. When the brake pedal 36 is depressed, the brakes of the forklift 10 are released, and when the brake pedal 36 is not depressed, the brakes are applied. The brake pedal 36 is a so-called deadman's type brake pedal.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 1 , the forklift 10 of this embodiment is provided with a head guard 37 above the driver's seat 20. The head guard 37 is supported by a left pillar 38 and a right pillar 39 that are erected on the vehicle body 11. The left pillar 38 and the right pillar 39 correspond to a pair of pillars that support the head guard 37. The left pillar 38 is made of iron, and a base end of the left pillar 38 is fixed to the left side of the lower frame body 12 by welding. An upper end of the left pillar 38 is fixed to a lower part of the head guard 37 by welding. The left pillar 38 is also disposed forward of the driver's seat 20 in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle body 11. The right pillar 39 is made of iron, and the cross section of the right pillar 39 is hollow.

[0025] The lower end of the right pillar 39 is fixed to the lower frame body 12 by welding. The upper end of the right pillar 39 is fixed to the lower part of the head guard 37 by welding. As shown in FIG. 3, the right pillar 39 is located at the right rear of the driver's seat 20. A waist support member 41 is attached to the inner surface of the right pillar 39. The waist support member 41 is a member for supporting the waist area of ​​the driver seated in the driver's seat 20. The waist support member 41 is made of a resin material.

[0026] In this embodiment, the right side of the driver's seat 20 is opened as a boarding / alighting opening 42 for the driver to get on and off the forklift 10. In other words, the boarding / alighting opening 42 is formed to the side of the driver's seat 20 in the left-right direction and is located opposite (on the right side of) the steering wheel 28. The boarding / alighting opening 42 is located to the right of the driver's seat 20 and in front of the right pillar 39. Therefore, in the forklift 10 of this embodiment, the driver gets on to the driver's seat 20 from the right side of the vehicle body 11 through the boarding / alighting opening 42, and when the driver gets off, he gets off the driver's seat 20 through the boarding / alighting opening 42.

[0027] On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the rear of the driver's seat 20 is covered by a driver's seat cover member 43 serving as a cover member. The driver's seat cover member 43 is a substantially rectangular plate member, and a lower end portion 44 of the driver's seat cover member 43 is connected to the lower frame body 12. A left end portion 45 of the driver's seat cover member 43 is connected to the right end portion 23A of the left rear cover member 23, and a right end portion 46 of the driver's seat cover member 43 is connected to the right pillar 39. The driver's seat cover member 43 is connected to the lower frame body 12, the left rear cover member 23, and the right pillar 39 via fastening members (not shown). The fastening members are bolts and nuts. In other words, the driver's seat cover member 43 is detachably attached to the vehicle body 11 and the right pillar 39. The height of an upper end portion 47 of the driver's seat cover member 43 is the same as the height of an upper end portion 23B of the left rear cover member 23.

[0028] In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 3, a sheet-like buffer member 48 is provided on the inner surface of the driver's seat cover member 43. The buffer member 48 is attached to the inner surface at a position at least half the height of the driver's seat cover member 43. The buffer member 48 is made of a material (for example, foamed resin) that can absorb impacts in the front-rear direction. When an impact occurs in the front-rear direction, the buffer member 48 reduces the impact on the driver.

[0029] In this embodiment, a buffer member 48 is provided on the inner surface of the driver's seat cover member 43 to reduce the impact on the driver, but for example, as in another example shown in Fig. 5, another buffer member 49 may be provided on the outer surface of the driver's seat cover member 43. Alternatively, the buffer member 49 may be provided only on the outer surface of the driver's seat cover member 43. When the buffer member 48 is provided on the inner surface of the driver's seat cover member 43, the buffer member 48 may also function as the waist support member 41.

[0030] Next, the operation of the forklift 10 according to this embodiment will be described. When the driver drives the forklift 10, the driver enters the driver's seat 20 from the right side of the vehicle body 11 through the boarding / alighting door 42 and begins driving. The rear of the driver's seat 20 is covered by a driver's seat cover member 43, so the driver's body does not move outside the driver's seat 20 while driving the forklift 10. In addition, the driver's seat cover member 43 holds the driver's body in place, thereby maintaining a stable posture.

[0031] While operating the forklift 10, the driver can lean against the driver's seat cover member 43, and with the driver's body supported by the buffer member 48, shocks are less likely to be transmitted to the driver. Due to the nature of loading and unloading operations, the driver of the forklift 10 frequently drives and gets in and out of the vehicle. However, the access door 42 is provided to the right of the driver's seat 20, so the convenience of getting in and out is not impaired. In addition, because the rear of the driver's seat 20 is covered by the driver's seat cover member 43, the driver is prevented from being thrown out of the driver's seat 20 even if an excessive shock occurs in the front-to-rear direction. In particular, when performing a switchback operation, which suddenly changes the direction of travel while traveling, the forklift 10 is prone to generating excessive inertial force in the front-to-rear direction during operation, but the driver's body remains in the driver's seat 20 even when performing a switchback operation.

[0032] The forklift 10 according to this embodiment has the following advantages. (1) The entrance / exit door 42 is formed on the side of the driver's seat 20 in the left-right direction, and the vehicle body 11 has a driver's seat cover member 43 that covers the rear of the driver's seat 20. Therefore, even if excessive inertial force is generated in the front-to-rear direction while driving, the driver's seat cover member 43 prevents the driver from jumping out of the driver's seat 20 and can maintain a stable posture of the driver. Furthermore, the driver can get in and out through the entrance / exit door 42 on the side of the driver's seat 20, so convenience when getting in and out is not impaired.

[0033] (2) The pair of pillars supporting the head guard 37 includes at least a right pillar 39 serving as a rear pillar provided adjacent to the entrance / exit door 42 at the rear of the vehicle body 11. This allows the driver to grasp the right pillar 39 to get in and out of the vehicle, improving convenience when getting in and out from the side of the driver's seat 20. Furthermore, because the driver's seat cover member 43 is detachably attached to the vehicle body 11 and the right pillar 39, the driver's seat cover member 43 can be attached more securely compared to when the driver's seat cover member 43 is attached only to the vehicle body 11. Furthermore, because the driver's seat cover member 43 is detachable, maintenance work such as replacing the driver's seat cover member 43 can be improved.

[0034] (3) The right pillar 39 is erected at the rear end of the vehicle body 11, and the boarding / alighting opening 42 is located forward of the right pillar 39. Therefore, the space required for the boarding / alighting opening 42 is less likely to be restricted by the right pillar 39, and it is easier to ensure a larger boarding / alighting opening 42.

[0035] (4) A shock-absorbing buffer member 48 is provided on the inner surface of the driver's seat cover member 43. This reduces the impact on the driver even if excessive inertial force is generated in the front-to-rear direction while driving, causing interference between the driver and the driver's seat cover member 43. Furthermore, if a shock-absorbing member 49 is provided on the outer surface of the driver's seat cover member 43, the impact on the driver's seat cover member 43 can be reduced even if interference occurs between the driver's seat cover member 43 and another object while driving, and damage to the driver's seat cover member 43 can be suppressed.

[0036] (Second embodiment) Next, a forklift according to a second embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the configuration of the driver's seat cover is different from that of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the same configuration as in the first embodiment will be referred to and the same reference numerals will be used.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 6 , the forklift 50 has a driver's seat cover member 51 that covers the rear of the driver's seat 20. The driver's seat cover member 51 in this embodiment is formed of a rubber-based material as a buffer material that absorbs impacts. A lower end 54 of the driver's seat cover member 51 is connected to the lower frame body 12. A left end 55 of the driver's seat cover member 51 is connected to the right end 23A of the left rear cover member 23, and a right end 56 of the driver's seat cover member 51 is connected to the right pillar 39. The height of an upper end 57 of the driver's seat cover member 51 is the same as the height of an upper end 23B of the left rear cover member 23.

[0038] This embodiment achieves the same effect as effect (1) of the first embodiment. Furthermore, because the driver's seat cover member 51 is formed from a shock-absorbing material, a shock-absorbing function can be added to the driver's seat cover member 51 without increasing the number of parts. Therefore, even if excessive inertial force in the front-rear direction occurs while driving, causing interference between the driver's seat cover member 51 and another object or between the driver and the driver's seat cover member 51, the impact on the driver can be reduced and damage to the driver's seat cover member 51 can be suppressed.

[0039] (Third embodiment) Next, a forklift according to a third embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the configuration of the driver's seat cover is different from that of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the same configuration as in the first embodiment will be referred to and the same reference numerals will be used.

[0040] 7, the forklift 60 has a driver's seat cover member 61 that covers the rear of the driver's seat 20. The driver's seat cover member 61 of this embodiment has a function of making the height of the driver's seat cover member 61 adjustable. Specifically, the driver's seat cover member 61 has a fixed cover part 62 that is fixed to the vehicle body 11 and a movable cover part 63 that is movable relative to the fixed cover part 62.

[0041] The fixed cover portion 62 is a substantially rectangular plate member, and a lower end portion 64 of the fixed cover portion 62 is connected to the lower frame body 12. A left end portion 65 of the fixed cover portion 62 is connected to the right end portion 23A of the left rear cover member 23, and a right end portion 66 of the fixed cover portion 62 is connected to the right pillar 39. The fixed cover portion 62 is connected to the lower frame body 12, the left rear cover member 23, and the right pillar 39 via fastening members (not shown). The fastening members are bolts and nuts. The height of an upper end portion 67 of the fixed cover portion 62 is the same as the height of an upper end portion 23B of the left rear cover member 23.

[0042] A pair of guide parts 68 that allow the movable cover part 63 to slide up and down are provided on the outer surface of the fixed cover part 62. The guide parts 68 are provided with slide restricting members (not shown) that determine the lowest and highest positions of the movable cover part 63, and fixing members (not shown) that fix the position of the movable cover part 63.

[0043] The movable cover portion 63 is a substantially rectangular plate member, and a pair of guided portions (not shown) that are guided by guide portions 68 are provided near a left end portion 69 and a right end portion 70 of the movable cover portion 63. Because the movable cover portion 63 is slidable in the vertical direction, the height of an upper end portion 71 of the movable cover portion 63 can be changed, and the height of the driver's seat cover member 61 can be varied. The position of a lower end portion 72 of the movable cover portion 63 can be changed according to the position of the upper end portion 71.

[0044] This embodiment achieves the same effect as effect (1) of the first embodiment. In addition, the driver's seat cover member 61 has a fixed cover part 62 that is fixed to the vehicle body 11, and a movable cover part 63 that is movable relative to the fixed cover part 62 and that allows the height of the driver's seat cover member 61 to be changed. Therefore, the height of the driver's seat cover member 61 can be changed to suit the height of the driver.

[0045] (Fourth embodiment) Next, a forklift according to a fourth embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the configuration of the driver's seat cover is different from that of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the same configuration as in the first embodiment will be referred to and the same reference numerals will be used.

[0046] 8, the forklift 80 has a driver's seat cover member 81 that covers the rear of the driver's seat 20. The driver's seat cover member 81 of this embodiment has a light-opaque portion 82 formed from a metal plate and a light-transmitting portion 83 formed from a light-transmitting material.

[0047] The light-opaque portion 82 of the driver's seat cover member 81 is a rectangular metal plate member, and a lower end portion 84 of the light-opaque portion 82 is connected to the lower frame body 12. A left end portion 85 of the light-opaque portion 82 is connected to the right end portion 23A of the left rear cover member 23, and a right end portion 86 of the light-opaque portion 82 is connected to the right pillar 39. The light-opaque portion 82 is connected to the lower frame body 12, the left rear cover member 23, and the right pillar 39 via fastening members (not shown). The fastening members are bolts and nuts. The height of an upper end portion 87 of the light-opaque portion 82 is approximately half the height of an upper end portion 23B of the left rear cover member 23.

[0048] The light-transmitting portion 83 is a rectangular plate member, and is connected to the light-opaque portion 82. In this embodiment, a light-transmitting resin is used as the light-transmitting material. Examples of light-transmitting resins include polycarbonate (PC), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polypropylene (PP).

[0049] A lower end 88 of the light-transmitting portion 83 is connected to an upper end 87 of the light-non-transmitting portion 82. A part of a left end 89 of the light-transmitting portion 83 is connected to the right end 23A of the left rear cover member 23, and a right end 90 of the light-transmitting portion 83 is connected to the right pillar 39. An upper end 91 of the light-transmitting portion 83 is located above the upper end of the left rear cover member 23.

[0050] This embodiment achieves the same effect as effect (1) of the first embodiment. In addition, the driver's seat cover member 81 has a light-transmitting portion 83 formed of a light-transmitting material, so that the driver sitting in the driver's seat 20 can see the surroundings of the vehicle body 11 through the light-transmitting portion 83 of the driver's seat cover member 81.

[0051] (Fifth embodiment) Next, a forklift according to a fifth embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the configuration of the driver's seat cover is different from that of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the same configuration as in the first embodiment will be referred to and the same reference numerals will be used.

[0052] As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the forklift 100 has a rubber bumper 101 that protrudes rearward from the rear of the lower frame body 12, which is the rear of the vehicle body. The bumper 101 is provided to reduce impact on the vehicle body 11 if the forklift 100 collides with another object while reversing. The bumper 101 has a cylindrical bumper main body 102 and an attachment portion 103 that is formed integrally with the bumper main body 102 and enables attachment to the lower frame body 12. The attachment portion 103 has a magnet (not shown), and the bumper 101 can be attached to the lower frame body 12 by magnetic force.

[0053] The forklift 100 has a driver's seat cover member 104 that covers the rear of the driver's seat 20. The driver's seat cover member 104 is a substantially rectangular plate member, and a lower end portion 105 of the driver's seat cover member 43 is connected to the lower frame body 12. A left end portion 106 of the driver's seat cover member 104 is connected to the right end portion 23A of the left rear cover member 23, and a right end portion 107 of the driver's seat cover member 104 is connected to the right pillar 39. The driver's seat cover member 104 is connected to the lower frame body 12, the left rear cover member 23, and the right pillar 39 via fastening members (not shown). The fastening members are bolts and nuts. The height of an upper end portion 108 of the driver's seat cover member 104 is the same as the height of an upper end portion 23B of the left rear cover member 23.

[0054] The driver's seat cover member 104 of this embodiment has a bulging portion 109 that bulges rearward to match the bumper 101 that projects rearward. As shown in FIG. 10 , the bulging portion 109 is formed so as not to extend beyond the outer edge of the bumper 101 in a plan view. In this embodiment, the bulging portion 109 bulges substantially rearward in the vertical direction of the driver's seat cover member 104 (see FIG. 9 ). In addition, in a plan view, the bulging portion 109 has a shape that follows the outer edge of the bumper 101. The bulging portion 109 in the driver's seat cover member 104 allows the space around the driver's seat 20 to be expanded.

[0055] This embodiment achieves the same effect as effect (1) of the first embodiment. Moreover, the driver's seat cover member 104 has a bulging portion 109 that bulges rearward in accordance with the protrusion of the bumper 101, so the space of the driver's seat 20 can be expanded, improving the working environment for the driver in the driver's seat 20. Moreover, because the bulging portion 109 does not bulge outward beyond the outer edge of the bumper 101, the driver's seat cover member 104 is less likely to interfere with other objects.

[0056] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the spirit of the invention. For example, the following modifications may be made.

[0057] In the above embodiment, the driver's seat is provided at the right rear of the vehicle body, and the entrance / exit is formed to the right of the driver's seat, but this is not limited to this. For example, the driver's seat may be provided at the left rear of the vehicle body, and the entrance / exit may be formed to the left of the driver's seat. In the above embodiment, at least the rear pillars of the pair of pillars supporting the head guard are provided adjacent to the entrance / exit. However, this is not limited to this. The pair of pillars supporting the head guard may be provided, for example, in the front part of the vehicle body. In this case, the rear pillars do not necessarily have to be adjacent to the entrance / exit. In the above embodiment, the cover member that covers the rear of the driver's seat is attached to the vehicle body and the rear pillar. However, this is not limited to this. The cover member may be attached only to the vehicle body, for example. In the above embodiment, the rear pillar is provided at the rear end of the vehicle body, but this is not limiting. For example, the rear pillar may be provided at the rearmost end of the vehicle body. By providing the rear pillar at the rearmost end of the vehicle body, the length of the entrance / exit door in the front-to-rear direction can be increased. In the above embodiment, the cover member is detachable from the vehicle body, but this is not limiting. The cover member may be attached to the vehicle body or the rear pillar in a non-detachable manner, for example, by welding. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 10, 50, 60, 80, 100 reach forklift 11 Body 12 Lower frame body 13 Upper frame body 15 Mast equipment 20 Driver's seat 21 Front cover member 22 Right cover member 23 Left rear cover member 24 Upper cover member 25 Inner front cover member 26 Inner right cover member 28 Steering wheel 37 Head Guard 38 Left pillar 39 Right pillar (rear pillar) 42 Entrance / Exit 43, 51, 61, 81, 104 Driver's seat cover member 48, 49 Buffer material 62 Fixed cover part 63 Movable cover part 82 Light-opaque area 83 Light transmission part 101 Bumper 109 Bulge

Claims

1. The car body and a driver's seat provided at the rear of the vehicle body; An operating device for loading and unloading operations and traveling operations, the operating device being located in front of the driver's seat; In a reach forklift truck having an entrance / exit that communicates the driver's seat with the outside of the vehicle, The entrance is formed on the side of the driver's seat in the left-right direction, The reach forklift truck is characterized in that the vehicle body has a cover member that covers a rear portion of the driver's seat.

2. a head guard for protecting the upper part of the driver's seat; a pair of pillars that are erected on the vehicle body and support the head guard; The pair of pillars includes at least a rear pillar provided at a rear portion of the vehicle body and adjacent to the entrance, 2. The reach forklift according to claim 1, wherein the cover member is detachably attached to the vehicle body and the rear pillar.

3. The rear pillar is erected at the rear end of the vehicle body, 3. The reach forklift truck according to claim 2, wherein the entrance / exit is located forward of the rear pillar.

4. 3. The reach forklift according to claim 1, wherein a shock absorbing member is provided on at least one of an inner surface and an outer surface of the cover member.

5. 3. The reach forklift according to claim 1, wherein the cover member is made of a shock-absorbing material.

6. The cover member is a fixed cover portion fixed to the vehicle body; 3. The reach forklift according to claim 1, further comprising a movable cover portion that is movable relative to the fixed cover portion, thereby enabling the height of the cover member to be changed.

7. 3. The reach forklift according to claim 1, wherein the cover member has a light-transmitting portion made of a light-transmitting material.

8. a bumper provided at a lower part of the rear portion of the vehicle body and projecting rearward; 3. The reach forklift according to claim 1, wherein the cover member has a bulging portion that bulges rearward in accordance with the protrusion of the bumper.

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