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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 30, 2006
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2003
Robert J. Lewis, Binghamton, NY (US);
Richard M. Day, Whitney Point, NY (US);
Kurt R. Werner, Auburn, NY (US);
H. Scott Ryan, Skaneateles, NY (US);
Robert J. Lewis, Binghamton, NY (US);
Richard M. Day, Whitney Point, NY (US);
Kurt R. Werner, Auburn, NY (US);
H. Scott Ryan, Skaneateles, NY (US);
The Raymond Corporation, Greene, NY (US);
Abstract
A material handling vehicle includes first and second control handles positioned at opposing ends of an operator compartment. The first control handle is positioned adjacent the forks for driving the vehicle in a fore or forks first direction, and the second control handle is positioned adjacent the back of the vehicle for driving the vehicle in the aft or forks trailing direction. The control handles provide stability for the operator and an intuitive operator interface irrespective of direction of travel.