Relation between overturn and the center of gravity of a forklift truck

摘要

A forklift truck is a transport vehicle that is commonly used in logistics and at construction sites. Operating a forklift truck incorrectly may cause a load being carried to drop, which in turn may result in an accident. Accidents are particularly likely to occur while a forklift truck is turning or lifting its fork. In this study, we consider accidents that occur while a forklift truck is turning or lifting its fork. The center of gravity of a forklift truck is greatly related to whether an accident may occur. Therefore, we derive a method for determining the center of gravity of a forklift truck.