Integral design of small forklift trucks
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This second chapter of the book 'Advanced cabin design : how to improve comfort and performance by progressive cabin design' addresses integral design of small forklift trucks. Neck and back pain are common health problems among forklift truck drivers. In order to reduce these problems manufacturers and designers have paid much attention to the separate elements of the forklift truck, like the driver's seat, the suspension mechanism and the cab dimensions. Some of these efforts are described in literature. Although, a comfortable driver's seat, reduced body vibration and optimal cab dimensions are basic requirements for a comfortable forklift truck, optimisation of the separate parts does not automatically lead to more comfort for the truck driver. In this chapter some ideas of a more integral design of forklift trucks are proposed.
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TNO Identifier
277158
Publisher
TNO
Source title
Advanced cabin design : how to improve comfort and performance by progressive cabin design
Editor(s)
Bronkhorst, R.E.
Looze, M.P. de
Looze, M.P. de
Place of publication
Hoofddorp
Pages
13-24