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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 13, 2004
Kevin Turnbull, Dundalk, IE;
Barry Mcgrane, Clogherhead, IE;
Kevin Turnbull, Dundalk, IE;
Barry McGrane, Clogherhead, IE;
Moffett Research and Development Limited, Dundalk, IE;
Abstract
This invention relates to a forklift truck () of the type suitable for mounting on the rear of a carrying vehicle, the forklift truck comprising a u-shaped chassis () having a vertical mast () mounted thereon. The vertical mast carries a side shift mechanism (), the side shift mechanism comprising a fixed carriage () with a movable carriage () slidably mounted thereon. A pair of fluid actuated rams () is provided to slide the movable carriage () laterally relative to the fixed carriage (). A rotating cylinder () is provided to rotate a pair of forks () mounted on the movable carriage. The configuration achieves greater side shift without the use of rollers or chains and permits the use of a rotating cylinder.