US3710965A
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Material handling vehicle and method of storing same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-21
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1990-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A self-storing material handling and transporting vehicle of the type having a power source which acts as a counterweight. The combination counterweight and power source is movable on the frame of the vehicle so as to facilitate proper balance, traction, conveyance and storage of the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment the frame of the vehicle is divided into two portions whereby one portion may be pivoted about the other so as to place the vehicle in the most compact position for transport from place to place and/or storage.
Inventors
- 👤 J Joosten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:54
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66F; B66F9/00; B66F9/06; B66F9/075; B66F9/07563
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A material handling vehicle including load means on said vehicle for engaging and moving loads, power means on said vehicle for raising and lowering said load means, said vehicle having a frame comprising pivotally portions, a power source for driving said vehicle and operating said power means and slidable on both of said frame portions, actuating means for pivoting one of said frame sections about the other whereby after the power source is moved from a use position on one section to a non-use position on the other section said load means are brought into engagement with a receiving means on a separate vehicle, said material handling vehicle may be self-stored by lowering said load means to lift said vehicle and said actuating means activated to pivot said sections to place said one section of said vehicle in a generally vertical position for compact storage for transport of said vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A material handling vehicle including load means on said vehicle for engaging and moving loads, power means on said vehicle for raising and lowering said load means, said vehicle having a frame comprising pivotally portions, a power source for driving said vehicle and operating said power means and slidable on both of said frame portions, actuating means for pivoting one of said frame sections about the other whereby after the power source is moved from a use position on one section to a non-use position on the other section said load means are brought into engagement with a receiving means on a separate vehicle, said material handling vehicle may be self-stored by lowering said load means to lift said vehicle and said actuating means activated to pivot said sections to place said one section of said vehicle in a generally vertical position for compact storage for transport of said vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A material handling vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said power source is a counterweight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A material handling vehicle as claimed in claim 2, wherein said counterweight includes means to move said counterweight along said frame.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
BE565537A
Cited
US2700345A
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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) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |