摘要 |
An overhead guard (100) comprises a guard frame (106, 116) and a pluralit y of guard members (140). The guard frame is coupled to a suitable support s tructure of a materials handling vehicle (10) so as to extend generally over at least a portion of an operator's compartment (20) of the vehicle. The gu ard frame is oriented at an angle having a magnitude that is at least five d egrees relative to the horizontal, and is angled upward towards a load handl ing assembly (12) of the vehicle, at least in an area of the guard situated between a normal vehicle operating position and the load handling assembly. The plurality of guard members are supported by the guard frame at least wit hin an area generally over the operator's compartment of the vehicle.</SDOAB >
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