Abstract: A pallet positioner includes a support frame that consists of a main upright structure with a pair of spaced, parallel outriggers extending horizontally at ground level. The distal ends of the outriggers are connected by a low-profile ramp. The upright structure includes a pair of vertical guide masts rigidly mounted on a horizontal base bracing the proximal ends of the outriggers. A pneumatically and hydraulically controlled, or electrically and hydraulically controlled, cantilevered carrier with a rotatable platform is mounted for vertical motion along the vertical guide masts. When the carrier travels downward, the carrier stops automatically at a level above the outriggers and must be manually restarted. A braking system under the platform prevents rotation thereof at ground level.

Abstract: A carriage assembly, 20h for a lift truck upright assembly, 12, has pivotally mounted forks, 30, controlled by hydraulic cylinders, 36, that are operated by side shifter circuit, 110, having a single operator control, 124, for manipulating the forks in unison, opening or closing the forks, or shifting them right or left in a coordinated fashion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a forklift truck having a pedestal which is tiltable by a hydraulic cylinder and has an operator's cabin and forks positioned forwardly of and for movement along the pedestal.

Abstract: A lifting device operated by a hand crank is described to hoist a weighted container, such as a bottle of drinking water, to the upper level of a water dispenser. When a container of water is placed on the device for upward movement, the device will prevent the weighted container from slipping downwardly against movement of the hand crank.

Abstract: When the center of gravity of the load put on the two prongs of a forklift is located to the right or left of the central position, the prongs are tilted. The invention is intended to prevent the prongs from tilting in this situation. Tilt sensors are mounted on the prongs. A computer calculates the tilt angles of the prongs, based on the output signals from the sensors. A driving device receives the output signals from the computer and brings the prongs into the horizontal.

Abstract: A conventional lift truck is provided with a dual mast arrangement for handling heavy, unbalanced loads, and other awkward objects. Two masts are individually connected with the truck frame in a side-by-side relationship, and each mast includes a fork which is movable up and down its respective mast. The masts are powered by separate motors, and a controller operates the two motors. The controller is capable of independently moving each fork to individually elevate the forks into abutment with the load, and then raise the load slightly into a position in which the load is balanced on the forks. The controller includes a coupler which translates the forks in unison at substantially the same rate and in the same direction, such that the forks are raised simultaneously to lift the load balanced thereon to a transport position, and are lowered together to set the load down in place.