Suspended load carrier apparatus for a forklift vehicle
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Abstract
A fabricated metal carrier apparatus includes a carrier member having downwardly facing parallel spaced channels for receiving the forwardly projecting parallel forks of a forklift truck or vehicle. The carrier member has a rotatable vertical shaft located between the forks and connected to support a suspended member adapted to be attached to a load to be transported. A locating and locking arm projects rearwardly from the carrier member and engages the forks to prevent sliding movement of the carrier member on the forks. When not in use, the carrier apparatus is supported and stored in a suspended and conveniently viewed elevated position by an A-frame which has a depending hook for engaging the carrier member. The frame permits the forklift vehicle to pick up and lock on the carrier apparatus and return while the vehicle operator remains in his seat.
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1-22. -22. (canceled)
- 23. Apparatus in combination with a wheel supported forklift vehicle having a pair of forwardly projecting parallel forks to provide for supporting and transporting a load positioned below said forks, said apparatus comprising a substantially horizontal carrier member removably resting on said forks, said carrier member having parallel spaced and downwardly facing open bottom channels receiving said forks and restraining lateral movement of said carrier member relative to said forks, said open bottom channels providing for separating said carrier member from said forks in response to movement of said forks downwardly from said carrier member, a substantially vertical shaft supported by said carrier member between said forks and for rotation on a substantially vertical axis, a load support member connected to a lower end portion of said shaft and projecting downwardly from said shaft for engaging the load, and a connector member connecting said carrier member to said forks and restricting forward and rearward sliding movement of said carrier member on said forks.
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