Modular sliding fork for a fork-lift truck or pallet truck, fork-lift truck or pallet truck provided with this and method thereof

摘要

The invention relates to a modular sliding fork for a fork-lift truck or pallet truck, fork-lift truck or pallet truck provided therewith and method thereof. The modular sliding fork comprises: - a sliding part adapted for adjustable lengthwise adjustment of a fork of a forklift or pallet truck, the fork comprising a fork part thereof and the modular sliding fork; - a drive system for shifting the modular sliding fork relative to the fork part for extending and / or shortening the fork; and - a securing mechanism for securing the modular sliding fork at a desired position relative to the fork part, wherein the driving system makes use of a movement of the fork-lift truck or pallet truck for shifting the modular sliding fork.