Giant Eagle has been granted a patent for a loading frame with a U-shaped design, extendable forks, and wheels for easy movement. The frame includes a truck interface for coupling with a vehicle and allows the forks to extend in a direction different from the vehicle’s travel direction. GlobalData’s report on Giant Eagle gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Loading frame for vehicles with extendable/retractable forks
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11884314B2) discloses a loading frame designed for use with a vehicle, featuring a truck interface for connection to the vehicle and a carriage with extendable forks to engage and retract loads. The carriage includes a drive system, such as accordion-style folding drive members, powered by various means like electromechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic apparatus. Additionally, a power and control interface is included to deliver power from the vehicle source to operate the forks efficiently. The loading frame is further equipped with wheels to support it during vehicle travel, with a U-shaped frame design allowing the forks to extend and retract seamlessly.
Moreover, the patent also covers a payload handler vehicle incorporating the loading frame, along with a drive system, navigation system, and power interface. The vehicle features loading frame wheels for support during travel and a U-shaped frame design for the carriage to extend and retract the forks smoothly. The carriage drive system includes accordion-style folding drive members and can be powered by various means like electromechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic apparatus. The vehicle's wheel-end arm and truck-end arm are connected by rails, with carriage wheels supporting the carriage to extend and retract the forks efficiently. Overall, the patent details a comprehensive loading frame and payload handler vehicle system designed to enhance load handling capabilities with advanced features and functionalities.
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