Forklift grip sheet

Abstract

This grip sheet provides a high level of anti-slip effect when dismounting from a forklift, even in rainy weather or when wearing gloves, thereby preventing serious industrial accidents caused by falls from the vehicle and supporting worker safety management. [Solution] The grip sheet 1 is used by attaching it to the surface of the forklift body and is constructed by laminating a surface friction layer 21 that exhibits an anti-slip effect even when wet or when wearing gloves, a cushion layer 22 that absorbs impact when gripping, and an adhesive layer 23 for fixing to the vehicle body. The sheet has the flexibility to adhere to the curved surfaces of pillars and engine hoods, and also has an indicator function that allows the frequency of the worker's dismounting actions to be visually grasped by the degree of surface dirtiness. The laminated cushion layer and surface friction layer prevent hands from slipping in the event of an accident, reducing the risk of serious industrial accidents. Furthermore, its flexible structure allows it to be attached to any vehicle body in a position that is easy to reach, and by checking the degree of surface dirtiness, safety managers can grasp the behavioral characteristics of workers (such as the frequency of dismounting facing forward) and use this to provide appropriate warnings.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a grip sheet for preventing the hands of an operator from slipping when getting on and off a forklift, particularly when getting off the forklift.

Background Art

[0002] At the work site of a forklift, when an operator gets off the forklift, in many cases, "forward getting off", where the operator gets off facing forward instead of backward as originally intended, has become the norm.

[0003] When getting off forward, the hand is immediately placed on the pillar or engine hood of the vehicle body. If that place is a metal surface or a slippery material, there is a risk that the hand will slip and the upper body will fall, leading to a serious industrial accident.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a grip sheet that exhibits a high anti-slip effect even in rainy weather or when wearing work gloves when getting off a forklift and also contributes to the safety management of operators.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] To solve the above problems, the grip sheet 1 for a forklift of the present invention is a non-slip grip sheet used by being attached to the vehicle body surface of a forklift 100. It comprises a surface friction layer 11 made of a material having a high coefficient of friction and exhibiting an anti-slip effect even in a state where moisture is attached or when gripping while wearing gloves; a cushion layer 12 laminated on the back side of the surface friction layer 11 for absorbing the impact during gripping; and an adhesive layer 13 provided on the back side of the cushion layer 12 for fixing this sheet to the surface of the vehicle body.

[0006] Furthermore, the surface friction layer 11, the cushion layer 12, and the adhesive layer 13 have the flexibility to conform to and adhere to the curved surfaces of pillars or engine hoods that constitute the body of the forklift.

[0007] Furthermore, the surface friction layer 11 is made of a material that is prone to dirt adhering to or accumulating in a manner that is visible when it comes into contact with the surface, and it has an indicator function that allows the frequency of the worker getting off the vehicle to be visually determined by the degree of dirt on the surface. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to this invention, the laminated cushion layer 12 and surface friction layer 11 prevent hands from slipping in the event of an accident, thereby reducing the risk of serious workplace accidents. Furthermore, its flexible structure allows it to be attached to any vehicle in an easily accessible position, and by checking the degree of surface dirtiness, safety managers can understand the behavioral characteristics of workers (such as the frequency of disembarking facing forward) and use this information to issue appropriate warnings. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the grip sheet of the present invention in its installed state. [Figure 2] This is a schematic cross-sectional diagram showing the layer structure of the grip sheet of the present invention. [Figure 3] This diagram illustrates the state in which the grip sheet of this invention is fixed to the pillar of a forklift. [Figure 4] This diagram illustrates the state in which the grip sheet of this invention is fixed to the pillar of a forklift. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] A grip seat 1 for a forklift according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figures 1 and 2. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, this grip sheet 1 is a safety aid that is attached to places where a worker might instinctively place their hands when dismounting from a forklift 100, such as the pillar 101, the corner of the engine hood, or the side of the vehicle body. The aim is to prevent upper-body falls that occur when forklift operators dismount facing forward, a process experienced by over 90% of forklift operators, due to placing their hands on the metal or slippery painted surfaces of the vehicle.

[0011] The surface friction layer 11 that constitutes the outermost surface of this grip sheet 1 is made of a special material having a high coefficient of friction. This material not only enhances grip when dry, but also maintains a high level of anti-slip effect even when the sheet surface is wet from working in the rain, or when the worker is wearing fibrous work gloves. Its fine structure allows it to bite into the surface or release moisture. As a result, it can securely hold the worker's hands in any weather or equipment environment.

[0012] The cushion layer 12 laminated beneath the surface friction layer 11 is made of a material with excellent shock absorption properties (for example, foamed resin or rubber). In this embodiment, the overall thickness of the seat is set to approximately 6 mm, and this thickness mitigates the impact on the palm of the hand when weight is applied when dismounting. At the same time, the moderate amount of sinking increases the contact area between the surface layer and the hand (or glove), maximizing grip.

[0013] The bottom layer of the sheet is provided with an adhesive layer 13 that has strong adhesive properties. Before use, it is protected by release paper, and "easy installation" on the vehicle body is possible simply by peeling it off. Furthermore, because each layer from the surface friction layer 11 to the adhesive layer 13 is made of a flexible material, it can conform to the curved surface of the pillar 101 unique to the forklift 100 and the complex shape of the engine hood without any gaps and adhere tightly.

[0014] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the surface friction layer 11 has an indicator function. The surface friction layer 11 has the property of easily accumulating dirt from hands and dust from the work environment in a visible manner through repeated contact. By periodically checking the degree of dirt on the surface of the sheet, safety managers can objectively grasp "how often forward dismounting (hand-on-hand movement on the sheet) is performed with that forklift." This makes it possible to provide specific safety guidance and warnings to specific workers or work sites.

[0015] The standard size in this embodiment is a roughly rectangular shape measuring 150 mm in height and 250 mm in width. This size is designed to provide sufficient coverage for the entire palm of the hand when the worker unconsciously reaches out, without having to aim precisely.

[0016] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. In other words, those skilled in the art may make various modifications, combinations, subcombinations, and substitutions with respect to the components of the embodiments described above, within the technical scope of the present invention or its equivalents. Improved visibility: The surface friction layer 11 may be configured to have a color that has high contrast (such as black or red) with the body color of the forklift (such as orange or yellow), thereby visually guiding the worker to where to place their hands when dismounting.

[0017] Diversification of shapes: Not limited to roughly rectangular shapes, it is also possible to pre-form them into elongated shapes to match the pillar shape of a specific vehicle model, or into L-shaped shapes that wrap around the corners of the engine hood. Combination of multiple sheets: Multiple sheets measuring 150mm x 250mm can be arranged and attached in areas where a large area is needed to cover a wide area, such as the boarding and alighting routes for large forklifts and special vehicles. [Explanation of symbols]

[0018] 1: Grip sheet 11: Surface friction layer 12: Cushion layer 13: Adhesive layer 100: Forklift 101: Pillar

Claims

1. A non-slip grip sheet used by being attached to the surface of a forklift, A surface friction layer made of a material having a predetermined coefficient of friction and exhibiting an anti-slip effect even when gripped with moisture present or while wearing gloves, A cushion layer is laminated on the back side of the aforementioned surface friction layer to absorb impact during gripping, An adhesive layer is provided on the back side of the cushion layer for fixing the sheet to the surface of the vehicle body, A grip seat for forklifts, characterized by having the following features.

2. The surface friction layer, the cushion layer, and the adhesive layer have the flexibility to deform and adhere to the curved surfaces of pillars or engine hoods that constitute the body of the forklift. A grip sheet for a forklift according to feature 1.

3. The aforementioned surface friction layer is made of a material that is prone to dirt adhering to or accumulating in a manner that is visible when contacted, and is equipped with an indicator function that allows the frequency of the worker dismounting from the vehicle to be visually determined by the degree of dirt on the surface. A grip sheet for a forklift according to feature 1.

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