Crown Equipment Corporation

Joe H Knapschaefer

Michael P Gallagher

Kevin Anthony Gilliland

Harold A Stammen

Leif A Norland

Donald E Luebrecht

William J Heidemann

John F McClusky

Timothy S Quellhorst

Thomas L Bidwell

David B Smith

Forrest A Haverfield

Paul J Leasor

Thomas W Linn

Rob J Stauffer

A multi-task capable work assist vehicle is designed for transporting an operator and items to be handled by the operator and for elevating the operator with such items supported upon a load tray elevated with the operator. Preferably the load tray is mounted for positioning along a telescoping mast which supports and elevates the operator. A load deck or load platform is provided on a body of the vehicle in addition to the load tray so that items such as packages, tools, parts, merchandise and the like can be carried by the vehicle. Load shelves may also be provided adjacent the load deck to add flexibility and capacity to the load carrying capability of the vehicle. Uses of the vehicle include order picking, in-house service maintenance, stock management, cargo delivery and the like. It is designed to be compact in size and highly maneuverable for use in narrow storage aisles and tight quarters.

Load trays for personnel carrying vehicles

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Coldwater, OH, United States of America

Joe H Knapschaefer