Industrial Truck Standing Platform with Dual Support Positions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Industrial trucks with driver standing platforms lack ergonomic support options for drivers, particularly during longer journeys or when cornering, as existing configurations do not adequately provide support for various stand positions and transitions between them.
Innovation Solution
The industrial truck features a driver standing platform laterally bounded by side walls with distinct support means, including a back section and side walls, allowing for two separate support positions: a transverse stand position with a plane parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal direction and an oblique front stand position with an obtuse angle, providing precise spatial positioning and relief for the operator.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single support position is provided in the side wall, then the structure remains simple, but the driver cannot obtain ergonomic support for different stand positions and transitions
Solution Approach 1:
The support means is divided into multiple independent support elements (first support element in the side wall, second support element in the back section) that can be independently configured. Each support element serves a specific stand position, allowing the driver to obtain ergonomic support for different positions without creating a complex integrated structure.
Solution Approach 2:
Different support elements are positioned at specific locations (side wall vs. back section) with orientations tailored to their respective functions. The first support element is oriented for transverse stand position while the second is oriented for oblique front stand position, providing locally optimized support quality for each position.
2Ease of operation
If support means are positioned to provide precise spatial positioning, then driver support is improved, but the number of support positions and transitions increases complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The support system is segmented into discrete support elements at specific locations (side wall and back section), each providing precise spatial positioning for particular stand positions. This segmentation allows the driver to easily transition between positions while maintaining simple, distinct support elements rather than a complex continuous support structure.
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AI summary
An industrial truck comprises a driver standing platform and at least two side walls forming an entrance to the driver standing platform. One of the at least two side walls comprises a support for a transverse standing position of an operator. The support for the transverse standing position extends along a first plane. A control unit is positioned opposite the entrance and is configured to be operated by the operator while standing on the driver standing platform. A back section is positioned on one of the at least two side walls and configured to extend into the entrance and comprises a support for an oblique front standing position of the operator. The support for the oblique front standing position extends along a second plane and the back section is positioned at an angle relative to the support for the transverse standing position.