Abstract: The aerial work platform includes: a platform provided with a guardrail and a mechanism for lifting this platform; a desk for controlling the movements of the aerial work platform, one or more virtual-barrier systems for determining that an individual on the platform is close to a part of the guardrail adjacent to the desk and/or is leaning towards the desk, by detecting interference between the individual and the virtual barrier, the system inhibiting at least certain movements of the aerial work platform if it detects interference with the barrier. The virtual-barrier system includes at least one emitter and one receiver of waves, the system detecting interference of an external object with the barrier by the fact that the receiver receives waves emitted by the emitter by reflection off the object that is interfering with the barrier.

Abstract: This oscillating axle (3) for a lifting device (1) comprises an axle bridge (5) at the ends of which are mounted two ground connection members (7), an oscillation axis (X3), a left jack (9) and a right jack (11), each jack (9, 11) having a rod (90, 110) in contact with the bridge (5) and a body (92, 112) fixed on a fixed part (13) of a chassis (2) of the lifting device (1), the body (92, 112) forming a chamber (94, 114) in which the rod (90, 110) moves.

Abstract: Disclosed is a safety system for at least one person positioned on a platform of a lifting equipment, including a lanyard attaching the person to the platform. The length of the lanyard is variable, and the safety system includes: a sensor for measuring the distance between one end of the lanyard attached to the person and one end of the lanyard attached to the platform, and a unit for processing the measurement from the sensor, suitable for transmitting information and/or warning signals.

Abstract: The aerial lift comprises a lifting mechanism for raising the working platform 3, which lifting mechanism is provided with a guardrail 40. A protection device 70 prevents an operator from being crushed against the guardrail 40 or against the control console 50. The protection device 70 comprises a bar 90. The control console 50 can be removably mounted on the protection device 70 near the bar 90. The protection device 70 comprises a sensor for detecting when the bar 90 is pressed by the operator, which causes the platform to stop moving.

Abstract: The aerial work platform comprises a chassis (2), optionally a turret (4) mounted pivotably on the chassis, a mechanism (8) for lifting a work platform that is mounted on the chassis or the turret, and a control station (50) arranged on the chassis (2) or the turret (4). The control station comprises: members (52) for controlling the lifting mechanism and optionally the rotation of the turret, a validation member (54), the control members (52) being inhibited in the absence of simultaneous actuation of the validation member, and a handle (70). The mutual arrangement thereof makes it possible to hold the handle (70) and to simultaneously actuate the validation member (54) with a same hand while simultaneously actuating any one of the control members (52) with the other hand.

Abstract: The aerial work platform comprises a control console (30) for moving the platform (20) to a working position at a height and for moving the chassis (2) on the ground in the forward (FAV) and backward (FAV) directions. To avoid confusing these two directions of movement because of the variable orientation of the console (30) with respect to the chassis (2), the direction of movement selected at the control console (30) is indicated to the operator by activation of at least one visual indication (63a, 64a, 64b, 70.i, 72) located on the side of the chassis (2) that corresponds to the direction of movement selected, or having a form pointing in the direction of movement (FAV, FAR) selected. A screen (40) also indicates the direction of movement (FAV, FAR) selected by a display transposing to the screen (40) the above visual indication system in relation to the azimuthal direction of the chassis (2) with respect to the console (30).

Abstract: The aerial work platform comprises a control console (30) for moving the platform (20) to a working position at a height and for moving the chassis (2) on the ground in the forward (FAV) and backward (FAV) directions. To avoid confusing these two directions of movement because of the variable orientation of the console (30) with respect to the chassis (2), the direction of movement selected at the control console (30) is indicated to the operator by activation of at least one visual indication (63a, 64a, 64b, 70.i, 72) located on the side of the chassis (2) that corresponds to the direction of movement selected, or having a form pointing in the direction of movement (FAV, FAR) selected. A screen (40) also indicates the direction of movement (FAV, FAR) selected by a display transposing to the screen (40) the above visual indication system in relation to the azimuthal direction of the chassis (2) with respect to the console (30).

Abstract: The control station 20 of the work platform 10 of an aerial work platform comprises: a control console; a cover 40 for protecting the console, which can be moved between a closed position and an open position; a longitudinal element—such as a bar 42—coupled to the cover to simultaneously move between the closed and open positions, with the longitudinal element protruding from the front side of the console when the cover is open; and means for detecting an external action pushing the longitudinal element toward the console when the cover is open. This makes it possible to keep the operator safe from being crushed against the console when moving the platform. Besides, the longitudinal element is not an obstacle to the opening or closing of the cover and is put aside when the cover is closed, thus preventing same to be exposed to shocks.

Abstract: Disclosed is a control console for an aerial lift including a chassis, a platform, and a lift structure connecting the chassis to the platform, which control console includes manual control members for controlling the aerial lift. The control console includes, for at least one of the manual control members, at least one lighted indicator provided on or in the immediate environment of the manual control member and suitable for emitting light signals indicating the possibility of actuating the manual control member on the basis of conditions for operating the aerial lift.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerial lift (1), which includes: a lower portion (2, 3) provided with members (7) for connecting to the ground (S); a lifting structure (4); a platform (5) supported by the lifting structure (4); and a lighting system (20) including at least one lighting device (21, 22, 23) arranged on the lower portion (2, 3) or on the platform (5), other than a driving light. The aerial lift (1) is characterised in that the lighting device (21, 22, 23) selectively generates coloured light beams, the colour of which are selected among at least two distinct colours, respectively corresponding to an “emergency stop” situation (C2) of the aerial lift (1) and an “accident at height” situation (C4) of the aerial lift (1). The invention also relates to a method for implementing such an aerial lift (1).

Abstract: The control station 20 of the work platform 10 of an aerial work platform comprises: a control console; a cover 40 for protecting the console, which can be moved between a closed position and an open position; a longitudinal element—such as a bar 42—coupled to the cover to simultaneously move between the closed and open positions, with the longitudinal element protruding from the front side of the console when the cover is open; and means for detecting an external action pushing the longitudinal element toward the console when the cover is open. This makes it possible to keep the operator safe from being crushed against the console when moving the platform. Besides, the longitudinal element is not an obstacle to the opening or closing of the cover and is put aside when the cover is closed, thus preventing same to be exposed to shocks.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aerial work platform including: a frame (1) mounted on wheels (4, 5); a work platform (3) mounted on a lifting mechanism (2); two side bars (10) arranged under the frame and movable relative to said frame between: either a raised position, and/or a lowered position in which said bars extend past the frame toward the ground; and an actuator (30) assigned solely to actuating the two bars to move said bars between these two positions, the actuator having two opposite ends by means of which said actuator moves the two bars by varying the distance between the two ends. The actuator moves each of the two bars by means of another of the two ends and is maintained only by the two ends. This actuation device is particularly simple, compact, and cost effective.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lifting appliance which includes a frame (3), wheels (9) mounted on axles (30) of the frame (3), each wheel (9) including a rim (90) having a radial web (92) attached to a rotary element (342) at one of the ends (32) of one of the axles (30), a load support and means for raising the load support. The radial webs (92) of the rims (90) are axially offset towards one (95) of the side edges (94, 95) of the wheels (9) relative to a median plane (P9) of each wheel (9). The wheels (9) are suitable for being mounted on the axles (30) in a first position, corresponding to a usage configuration of the lifting platform in which the median planes (P9) are separated from the frame (3), and in a second position, corresponding to a transport configuration of the lifting platform, in which the median planes (P9) are moved closer to the frame (3).

Abstract: The aerial lift platform includes a control station, a floor including a positioning zone for an operator maneuvering the control station, and a railing. The platform includes a protection device located on a surface of the railing. The zone and the protection device each extend on either side of a plane perpendicular to the first surface of the railing. A width of the protection device, measured perpendicular to the plane, is larger than 30 cm. The protection device is movable between: •—a retracted position, in which a protrusion height of the protection device relative to the railing, measured perpendicular to the floor, has a value below 10 cm, and •—a protection position, in which the protrusion height has a value above 30 cm. The railing includes an opening for accessing the platform, which can be at least partially obstructed by closing elements.

Abstract: The aerial work platform comprises a chassis (2), optionally a turret (4) mounted pivotably on the chassis, a mechanism (8) for lifting a work platform that is mounted on the chassis or the turret, and a control station (50) arranged on the chassis (2) or the turret (4). The control station comprises: members (52) for controlling the lifting mechanism and optionally the rotation of the turret, a validation member (54), the control members (52) being inhibited in the absence of simultaneous actuation of the validation member, and a handle (70). The mutual arrangement thereof makes it possible to hold the handle (70) and to simultaneously actuate the validation member (54) with a same hand while simultaneously actuating any one of the control members (52) with the other hand.

Abstract: The invention relates to a scissor arm assembly for a scissor lift, comprising two scissor arms (124, 125) pivotally mounted about a shaft (70). Each arm is made of a tubular beam having a local reinforcement plate (80, 81, 82) welded on either side. Each arm (124, 125) has two through-holes (101, 102; 103, 104) for the shaft (70), each of which is made in a respective side of the beam and the corresponding reinforcement plate. The shaft (70) is circumferentially supported in each hole by both the wall of the beam and the corresponding reinforcement plate (80, 81, 82). The shaft is free of support inside the beam between the two through-holes (101, 102; 103, 104). This avoids having to weld, on either side of the scissor beam, a part inserted therein to house the shaft (70).

Abstract: The aerial work platform includes; a platform provided with a guardrail and a mechanism for lifting this platform; a desk for controlling the movements of the aerial work platform, one or more virtual-barrier systems for determining that an individual on the platform is close to a part of the guardrail adjacent to the desk and/or is leaning towards the desk, by detecting interference between the individual and the virtual barrier, the system inhibiting at least certain movements of the aerial work platform if it detects interference with the barrier. The virtual-barrier system includes at least one emitter and one receiver of waves, the system detecting interference of an external object with the barrier by the fact that the receiver receives waves emitted by the emitter by reflection off the object that is interfering with the barrier.

Abstract: A lifting device includes a chassis, a turret connected to the chassis so as to rotate around a vertical axis, and a lifting arm, extending between a first end connected to the turret, and a second end connected to a unit for carrying the load. It includes a first sleeve and a second sleeve, each able to receive a respective fork, arranged on the chassis, on either side of the turret, parallel to one another.

Abstract: Disclosed is a control console for an aerial lift including a chassis, a platform, and a lift structure connecting the chassis to the platform, which control console includes manual control members for controlling the aerial lift. The control console includes, for at least one of the manual control members, at least one lighted indicator provided on or in the immediate environment of the manual control member and suitable for emitting light signals indicating the possibility of actuating the manual control member on the basis of conditions for operating the aerial lift.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerial lift, including: a lower portion with members for ground connection; a lifting structure; a platform supported by the lifting structure; and a lighting system. The aerial lift includes a control console on the platform, whose position is variable relative to the ground connection members. The lighting devices are arranged on the lower portion of the aerial lift and/or on the lifting structure or the platform and selectively generate light beams directed towards the ground and the immediate environment of the aerial lift, including at least partially an area beyond the edge of the members for connecting to the ground. The light beams are directed towards four sides, consisting of two opposing pairs of sides, of the aerial lift regardless of the position of the control console relative to the members for connecting to the ground. Also disclosed is a method for implementing such an aerial lift.