Crown Equipment Corporation

Thomas W Linn

Kevin Anthony Gilliland

Harold A Stammen

Leif A Norland

William J Heidemann

John F McClusky

David B Smith

Michael P Gallagher

Ned E Dammeyer

Bradley A Burns

Donald E Luebrecht

Timothy S Quellhorst

Thomas L Bidwell

Joseph H Knapschaefer

Robert J Stauffer

Ronald A Grisez

Matthew P Ranly

Forrest A Haverfield

Paul J Leasor

Daniel L Sherman

Pieter C Kruithof, Jr

Joe H Knapschaefer

Rob J Stauffer

John F Mcclusky

Thomas C Bidwell

Pieter C Kruithof Jr

A personnel carrying vehicle comprises a self propelled, steerable body, a telescoping mast attached to and extending upwardly from the body, and a personnel compartment attached to the mast. Two control handles are mounted within the personnel compartment, with one handle including a rocker mechanism mounted therein for pivotal movement within a generally horizontal plane to control steering and the other handle being rotated to controlling traction. Sensors ensure that the operator's hands are on both control handles and both feet are properly positioned on a floor of the operator's compartment before the vehicle can be moved or the platform raised; this ensures a four point stance, providing for operator stability and that the operator's hands and feet are within the operator's compartment anytime the vehicle is being moved or during lifting or lowering operations.

Personnel carrying vehicle

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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St. Henry, OH, United States of America

Thomas W Linn