Patent ID: 6120232
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: B66F

Abstract:
A method for mounting a forklift on a carrier, comprising:(a) inserting a fork of the forklift into a pocket attached to the carrier;(b) actuating a hydraulic system on said forklift to place the hydraulic system in a pressurized state and exerting vertical force on the fork of the forklift;(c) causing the forklift to move to a selected elevation relative to the carrier to effect a vertical alignment with a lock comprising a receiving member having a vertically directed opening and a horizontally extending bar, the receiving member being fixedly mounted to one of said carrier and forklift and said horizontal bar being fixedly mounted to the other of said carrier and forklift;(d) locking the forklift to the carrier by vertically moving said forklift relative to said carrier to cause engagement between said receiving member and said bar; and(e) depressurizing the hydraulic system to release the vertical force on the fork.