Abstract: A material handling vehicle for transporting loads includes a vehicle body and a control console connected to the vehicle body in a first position. The control console can be moved to a second position on the vehicle body by a user. The vehicle may include various devices for positioning the control console with respect to the body. For example, the devices may include separate post openings, a slot, a track, or a pivoting arm. In addition, the control console may include a stability support for the operator and various controls for operating the vehicle. The operator is able to maintain stability by holding the stability support with his or her hand. Furthermore, the operator does not need to remove his or her hand from the stability support in order to operate the various controls. The controls may be mounted on the stability support or may be located in relatively close proximity to the stability support.

Abstract: A material handling vehicle for transporting loads includes a vehicle body and a control console connected to the vehicle body in a first position. The control console can be moved to a second position on the vehicle body by a user. The vehicle may include various devices for positioning the control console with respect to the body. For example, the devices may include separate post openings, a slot, a track, or a pivoting arm. In addition, the control console may include a stability support for the operator and various controls for operating the vehicle. The operator is able to maintain stability by holding the stability support with his or her hand. Furthermore, the operator does not need to remove his or her hand from the stability support in order to operate the various controls. The controls may be mounted on the stability support or may be located in relatively close proximity to the stability support.

Abstract: A three position electrically operated actuator has a self centering system so that if power is off for the actuator, it returns to a central position. The actuator comprises a center cavity with a first solenoid on one side and a second solenoid on the other side, a shaft extends through the center cavity and is joined to a first magnetic core of the first solenoid and a second magnetic core for the second solenoid. The shaft has a connection at least at one end for connection to a gearbox or the like. When the first solenoid is energized the shaft moves axially in one position so the connection is at a first position, when the second solenoid is energized, the shaft moves axially in the opposite direction so the connection is at a second position. A coil spring is provided in the cavity, and when neither solenoid is energized the spring moves the shaft so the connection is in a third position midway between the first position and the second position.