Patent ID: 6679349
Filing Date: 2004-01-20
Classification: B60N,B66F

Abstract:
A fork lift apparatus comprising:a fork lift chassis including a frame being mounted upon a wheel assembly including axle members and wheel members; a drive assembly being mounted to said fork lift chassis and including a pair of steering mechanisms being functionally positioned at opposite ends of said fork lift chassis and also including a pair of foot pedals being functionally positioned at the opposite ends of said fork lift chassis and further including control levers being mounted to said steering mechanisms for driving said fork lift apparatus; a lift assembly being movably mounted upon one of the ends of said fork lift chassis for lifting objects; and a positionable seat assembly being mounted upon said fork lift chassis for movement between said steering mechanisms, said positionable seat assembly including a base housing being mounted upon a floor of said fork lift chassis, and also including a seat support assembly being movably mounted upon said base housing, and further including a seat movement assembly being disposed in said base housing and being engageable to said seat support assembly, and also including a seat member being mounted upon said seat support assembly, said base housing including a top wall having a longitudinal opening disposed therethrough, and also including a track being disposed inside thereof.