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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 15, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 05, 2006
Barry Mcgrane, Clogherhead, IE;
Kevin Turnbull, Dundalk, IE;
Barry McGrane, Clogherhead, IE;
Kevin Turnbull, Dundalk, IE;
Moffett Research & Development Limited, Dundalk, County Louth, IE;
Abstract
This invention relates to a forklift truck () of the type adapted to be mounted on a carrying vehicle, commonly referred to as a piggy-back forklift. The forklift truck has a forklift loading support comprising an upright bar () is mounted on the mast carriage () between the upright mast () and the side bar (). The upright bar () may be pivotally mounted on the mast carriage, pivotable to and from a platform engaging position forward of the mast and a stowed position rearward of the front surface of the mast. The forklift loading support may be deployed very quickly and will not hinder loading of the forklift onto a carrying vehicle or require modification of the mounting gear for the forklift truck.