Manitou BF has been granted a patent for an electric telehandler with a replaceable electric battery. The design includes a containment compartment with access for battery replacement and guide means for easy insertion and extraction. The battery features insertion seats for forklift truck movement. GlobalData’s report on Manitou BF gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Manitou BF, Automated guided vehicles was a key innovation area identified from patents. Manitou BF's grant share as of May 2024 was 56%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Electric telehandler with replaceable battery compartment and guide means
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11993496B2) discloses an electric telehandler equipped with innovative features for efficient battery replacement. The telehandler includes at least one electric motor powered by replaceable electric batteries stored in containment compartments. These compartments have access openings and guide means for easy battery insertion and extraction. The batteries are designed with insertion seats for forklift truck movement and engage with lateral guide elements inside the compartment for secure positioning.
Furthermore, the telehandler features a movable carriage with compartments for multiple batteries, each with access openings on opposite sides of the carriage. The batteries are equipped with engagement elements for sliding engagement with the guide elements, and releasable locking means prevent involuntary extraction. Electronic processing means adjust the current supply from the batteries, with an adjusting module for variable proportions. The locking means include shaped plates and a tilting retaining panel for secure battery storage and handling. Overall, the patent highlights a sophisticated system for efficient battery management in electric telehandlers, enhancing operational flexibility and ease of use.
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