Abstract:
A vehicle seat arrangement is provided for a working vehicle comprising an operator's seat (10, 60) having an adjustable feature. A first control element (32) is arranged such that a first work operative position is defined. A seat adjusting element (34) is further provided for enabling the operator to set the adjustable feature of the operator's seat. The seat adjusting element is positioned relative to the first control element such that the operator may selectively control the adjustable feature of the seat without significantly interrupting the first work operative position or without significantly interrupting a transition from a first task to a second task and/or from a first work operative position to a second work operative position.
Abstract:
A lift truck (10) is provided comprising: a power unit assembly (20) comprising a power unit base (21), a wheel (23) coupled to the base, and a system for driving the wheel; and a main frame assembly (30) detachably connected to the power unit assembly. The main frame assembly comprises a main frame base (31), a mast assembly (32) coupled to the main frame base, a carriage assembly (34) coupled to the mast assembly, and hydraulic drive apparatus (80) coupled to the mast assembly. Preferably, substantially the entirety of the hydraulic drive apparatus is provided on the main frame assembly such that the main frame assembly is detachable from the power unit assembly without requiring disconnecting hydraulic connections to the power unit assembly.
Abstract:
Seat repositioning systems for vehicles comprise a seat release element (104) that is operable to cause an operator's seat (32) to be temporarily released from a locked position such that the operator's seat may be adjusted to a new position. By optionally positioning the seat release element proximate to an operator's working position, a vehicle operator may reposition the seat while simultaneously performing another task. Moreover, a control module (152) may be provided that is capable of deciding whether or not to allow the operator's seat to be released based upon vehicle parameters such as vehicle speed or load handling conditions. Still further, the control module may temporarily disable select features of the vehicle depending upon the position of the seat.
Abstract:
An operator’s seat (32) for a vehicle (10) includes a base structure (46) that allows the operator’s seat to be rotated with respect to a platform floor (31) of an operator’s compartment (30) within the vehicle. The operator’s seat may further include a swivel structure (87) that allows an operator support (48) to swivel independently of the rotation of the base structure. At least one presence sensing device (98) may be provided to detect the presence of an operator. The presence sensing device(s), and rotational position of the operator support may provide input signals to a control module (106, 152, 156, 158, 160, 162) that controls the vehicle travel, load handling features, and/or other features of the vehicle that may be selectively enabled, limited or otherwise controlled.