The Raymond Corporation

International Business Machines Corporation

David B Howe

Jeffrey Scott Campbell

Thomas W Confer

Thomas B Kellerman

Clark F Baldwin

Gregory L Holland

Christopher S Pendleton

Frederick W Doolittle

A material handling vehicle is provided, which includes a frame having an aperture directed through the frame and configured to receive a battery pack, and a counterweight assembly. The counterweight assembly includes a counterweight having a first opening, and an opposite second opening, a first positioning rod having a first end, and an opposite second end. The first end is directed through the first opening. A first nut is threadingly engaged with the second end of the first positioning rod. The first nut is rotated in a first direction to advance the first end of the first positioning rod farther through the first opening to contact the frame, thereby adjusting the position of the counterweight relative to the frame.

Systems and methods for positioning a counterweight on a material handling vehicle

Extendable mast systems and methods for a material handling vehicle include a base mast having a first web connecting a first web first flange and a first web second flange; a base mast bearing; a base mast bumper; a vertically extendable mast having a second web connecting a second web first flange and a second web second flange; and a vertically extendable mast bearing. The base mast bearing is spaced apart from the second web first flange defining a base mast bearing space between the base mast bearing and the second web first flange. The vertically extendable mast bearing is spaced apart from the first web first flange defining a vertically extendable mast bearing space between the vertically extendable mast bearing and the first web first flange. And the base mast bumper maintains the base mast bearing space between the base mast bearing and the second web first flange.

Extendable mast systems and methods for a material handling vehicle

A modular battery system for a material handling vehicle is provided. The modular battery system includes a counterweight assembly, a battery assembly enclosing a power source and including a battery base, and a pair of channels removably coupled to the battery base and laterally separated from one another to define a counterweight slot therebetween. The battery assembly is configured to be slidably installed onto the counterweight assembly with the counterweight assembly received within the counterweight slot defined between the pair of channels.

Systems and methods for a modular battery system

A material handling vehicle includes an operator compartment having a floor. A step is disposed in the operator compartment and spaced above the floor. A first deadman switch is disposed in the floor for actuation by an operator standing on the floor in the operator compartment. A second deadman switch is disposed in the step for actuation by an operator sitting in the operator compartment, wherein simultaneous actuation of the first deadman switch and the second deadman switch disables operation of both deadman switches.

Vehicle having dual deadman pedals and method of operation

An optoelectronic system including an optoelectronic assembly for receiving and/or transmitting optical data signals, optic means for being optically coupled to the optoelectronic assembly, and an optical fiber coupling device for coupling the optic means and at least one of the optoelectronic devices which form part of the assembly. The coupling device includes a housing for being positioned adjacent the assembly relative to the optoelectronic device and, significantly, latching means movably positioned within the housing for initially engaging the optoelectronic device and thereafter for engaging the incoming optic means (e.g., optical fiber connector) when the optic means is positioned within the coupling device's housing. Keying and shutter means are also provided as part of the coupling device.

Optical fiber coupling device and optoelectronic system utilizing same

An optical fiber duplex connector assembly wherein two individual optical fiber connectors are positioned and retained within a common housing, such that relative freedom of movement between the two connectors within the common housing facilitates positioning of the retained two connectors within a suitable receiving common housing (e.g., shroud). Such movement accomodates for manufacturing tolerances within the housing and/or connectors while still assuring successful insertion. A housing, having two chambers (one for each connector) and a cover assures the defined movable connector positioning while also providing effective retention. A boot may be attached to the housing to accomodate for severe bends and turns of the optical fiber cable, without loss of attenuation.

Optical fibers duplex connector assembly

Spray gun

A connection device is provided for electrically coupling a primary circuit surface to a companion circuit surface via a flexible circuit strip for interconnecting the circuit surfaces. The connection device includes a companion positioner which has a companion-coordinating side, and a primary positioner which is coupled to the companion-coordinating side and which includes a primary-coordinating side. The companion coordinating side is adapted to be positioned parallel to the companion circuit surface, and includes a set of companion-positioner registrants for precisely positioning the companion-positioner relative to the companion circuit surface and a section of the interfacing circuit surface. The primary-coordinating side is adapted to be positioned parallel to the primary circuit surface, and includes a set of primary-positioner registrants for precisely positioning said primary-positioner relative to the primary circuit surface and another section of the interfacing circuit surface. The primary-positioner is selectively adjustable, independent of the companion-positioner, in two perpendicular directions defining a primary adjustment area parallel to the primary-coordinating side of said connection device.

Connection device for use in an electrical circuitry system

A connector assembly for effectively coupling two pairs of connectors wherein one of the pairs is located on a first member, e.g., a chassis, and the second pair is located on a rigid second member, e.g., a slidable card/board structure, adapted for being positioned relative to the first member such that the one pair of connectors on the second member engage the pair on the first member. The receiving connectors are each adapted for movement in response to engagement by the engaging (partner) connectors to thus compensate for possible misalignment of the second connectors. The first of these receiving connectors is movable in two different manners of direction while the second is movable in at least three (and in one embodiment, four) different manners of direction. A component for an information handling system which uses such a connector assembly as part thereof is also provided.

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Binghamton, NY, United States of America

David B Howe