I. Introduction
In recent years, national and industry regulations and standards regarding the safe operation of forklifts have become increasingly stringent. Meanwhile, forklifts are widely applied in the industrial and logistics fields. However, it’s not just overloading that poses a problem. There are also numerous other situations that can cause the forklift body to tip over, resulting in serious losses. To enhance the safety of forklift operations, a system that integrates the Load indicator with the anti-tipping function has been developed.
II. System Composition
Sensor Section: The weighing sensor is installed in the hydraulic part of the forklift to accurately detect changes in the load. The MEMS tilt sensor is mounted on the forklift body to monitor the vertical offset angle of the forklift in real time, with an accuracy of ±0.1°.
Control Unit: A high-performance microprocessor is adopted to quickly process the data from the sensors and determine the load and tilt status according to the preset thresholds.
Alarm and Actuation Module: When the load exceeds the standard or the tilt angle approaches the dangerous angle, the audible and visual alarm will immediately sound an alarm. At the same time, the actuation mechanism will automatically restrict operations such as lifting and driving of the forklift to prevent accidents from occurring.
III. Application Effects
In a certain logistics park, after upgrading to this integrated system, accidents caused by overloading and tipping have been reduced by 80%. The accurate load monitoring has prevented damage to the goods, and the anti-tipping function has ensured the smooth operation of the forklift, improving the overall operation efficiency and safety.
IV. Conclusion
The system that integrates the forklift Load indicator with the anti-tipping function effectively addresses the safety hazards in forklift operations and improves the quality of operations. It is worthy of being widely promoted and applied in the industry to provide a safeguard for the safety of forklift operations.
