Patent ID: 8201463
Filing Date: 2012-06-19
Classification: B66F

Abstract:
1. A force balanced clamp load test fixture for a lift truck, the lift truck having a directional axis and opposing clamps movable in a direction transverse to the lift truck axis, and a platen pivotally mounted on at least one clamp, the test fixture comprising: a frame adapted to be positioned between the opposing clamps of the lift truck, first and second longitudinally extending load assemblies mounted on the frame and oriented generally parallel to each other and generally transverse to the lift truck axis, the load assemblies each selectively positionable on the frame between the opposing clamps, wherein the load assemblies may be positioned such that the pivot point of the platen is positioned at an optimum location relative to the load assemblies, each load assembly including a load cell adapted to measure clamping force applied by the opposing clamps.