Axle stabilization system

摘要

A stabilization and leveling system for an industrial vehicle of a type comprising a frame and at least one axle which is pivotally connected to the frame. The system comprises a linear actuator pivotally connected between the frame and the axle. The linear actuator includes a lock mechanism and a lock override system. The linear actuator is freely extendable and retractable when the lock mechanism is in a non-actuated condition, such that the axle is freely tiltable relative to the frame, and locked against free extension and retraction upon actuation of the lock mechanism, thereby preventing free movement of the linear actuator and resultant free tilting of the axle relative to the frame. The lock override system is actuable to override the lock mechanism to extend or retract the linear actuator to permit controlled tilt of the axle when it is locked.