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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 06, 2001
Filed:
Aug. 26, 1998
Robert J. Henshaw, Evanston, IL (US);
Randall D. Plaugher, Wapakoneta, OH (US);
Patrick A. Tebbe, Anna, OH (US);
Crown Equipment Corporation, New Bremen, OH (US);
Abstract
The motor compartment of a fork lift truck is modified so that the operator's feet extend into the space normally required by the motor compartment. A motor support structure is installed between the traction motor and the gear box which is connected to the steerable, powered wheel. The motor support structure occupies a smaller space than the traction motor itself, thus increasing the space available to the operator's compartment, at least in a limited vertical location adjacent to the support. With the traction motor out of the way, sufficient space for elevated pedals is provided, thus providing the operator ample space to operate the truck while seated. A battery compartment and hydraulic system of the truck are positioned adjacent to one another and ahead of the operator's compartment/motor compartment. In this way, the battery compartment and hydraulic system are positioned such that they are clear of the operator's compartment.