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Sideloader lift truck with powered deck and carriage rollers
Assignee: AC MATERIAL HANDLING Corp 777 MANOR PARK DRIVE COLUMBUS OHIO 43228 A CORP OHIO
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Filing: 1971-07-28
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1991-07-28
Abstract
Abstract Reversible powered rollers are provided on the fore and aft decks of a sideloader lift truck to move cargo containers longitudinally and a carriage platform is provided with reversible powered rollers to selectively move cargo containers longitudinally or laterally.
Inventors
- 👤 S T Homewood Comfort
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:26
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66F; B66F9/00; B66F9/06; B66F9/075; B66F9/12; B64; B64F; B64F1/00; B64F1/32; B64F1/322
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
In a sideloader lift truck of the type having a mast with lift carriage and load carrying decks on fore and aft sections separated by a well opening at one side thereof in which the mast is disposed for lateral reciprocable movement, the improvement comprising: roller means on said decks, respectively, for facilitating movement of containers resting thereon longitudinally of said truck, and a load handling platform on said carriage including first reversible powered roller means for moving a cargo container resting thereon laterally of said truck and second reversible powered roller means for moving a cargo container resting thereon longitudinally of said truck.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a sideloader lift truck of the type having a mast with lift carriage and load carrying decks on fore and aft sections separated by a well opening at one side thereof in which the mast is disposed for lateral reciprocable movement, the improvement comprising: roller means on said decks, respectively, for facilitating movement of containers resting thereon longitudinally of said truck, and a load handling platform on said carriage including first reversible powered roller means for moving a cargo container resting thereon laterally of said truck and second reversible powered roller means for moving a cargo container resting thereon longitudinally of said truck.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said roller means on said decks are reversible powered roller means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein each of said reversible powered roller means includes a roller which is raised so as to contact said cargo container resting on said platform whenever said powered roller means are operated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said roller means on said decks include reversible, selectively powered rollers operable to move cargo containers resting on said decks longitudinally fore and aft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein said decks are adjustable in elevation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said platform rests on said fore and aft sections when said carriage is at a predetermined elevation and when so resting the tops of said platform and decks are substantially coplanar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said decks are detachable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 7 wherein said first mentioned roller means are selectively powered in opposite directions so as to move cargo onto and from the respective decks.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 8 wherein said platform is an attachment to said carriage.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein said platform rests on said fore and aft sections when said carriage is at a predetermined elevation and when so resting the tops of said platform and decks are substantially coplanar.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |