Patent ID: 6464025
Filing Date: 2002-10-15
Classification: B62B,B62D,H01H

Abstract:
A walkie/rider pallet truck comprising:a steerable wheel; a steerable wheel brake coupled to said wheel; a steering arm coupled to said wheel for steering said wheel and being movable through an arc including a driving arc interposed between a generally vertical braking position and a generally horizontal braking position; a handle on said steering arm for control of said truck; a deadman mechanism coupled to said steering arm for moving said steering arm into said generally vertical braking position to brake said truck when said handle is released; and a locking device coupled to said steering arm for locking said steering arm in one selected position of at least two selectable positions within said driving arc, said locking device preventing movement of said steering arm from said one selected position by said deadman mechanism when said handle is released.