The Easy -FORK Vision System with front camera and laser beam significantly increase safety in logistics areas.
In material handling having a good front view is the basic requirement for safe operations. Especially in logistic warehouses, when it is required to handle pallets on the highest shelves, in particular bulky loads, it is essential to see where the forks are being placed.
BOLZONI has specifically designed a solution to overcome these difficulties: Easy-FORK Vision System with front camera and laser.
Today BOLZONI presents a further option to increase the material handling accuracy, fitting an existing fork positioner with a front camera and laser system.
Thanks to the laser beam and to the front mounted camera, the operator has a clear view of the fork tips and is able to easily pick up the pallet, preventing accidental collisions with possible obstacles.
The Easy-FORK Vision System with laser beam reduces the load damage risk during the pallet picking phase.
Laser allows the forklift truck driver to conduct more precise maneuvers
The laser, mounted on the frame, projects a horizontal linear beam with an angle of 90 degrees aligned to the points of the forks. This pointing device allows the driver to have the correct reference to precisely place the forks in the pallet pockets, and to also identify the forks encumbrance during maneuvers.
Laser is Radiation Class 1 category according to DIN EN 60825-1, which is safe even for long term intentional view.
The front mounted camera
The front camera is positioned on top of a central support in a configuration, that allows both camera and laser installation.
Thanks to the camera position, the driver can have a clear view on both fork tips, in the majority of operating conditions, with horizontal 120° view angle and vertical 52° view angle, while maintaining the correct ergonomic position on the seat.
This robust camera is waterproof (IP69K) and highly vibration resistant up to 10 G and 100 G shock resistant.
Furthermore, this light color camera is equipped with 6 IR leds to enable a perfect vision even in low light environments.
Among the Easy-FORK Vision System solutions, the front camera is particularly suitable for side shifting and fork positioning heavy-duty applications.
The high quality front mounted camera is a great help to forklift truck driver during loading and unloading operations, particularly when moving pallets at high levels on shelves.
The monitor
High-resolution images are displayed on a 7-inch monitor installed inside the driver cabin. The connection between camera and monitor can be wireless or through a reinforced cable and cable-reel.
The system is also provided with an indication of “depth”: looking at the screen the driver has the perception of the distance between forks and pallet.
This device is particularly useful in case of low light environment, as the system integrates on the screen a fix reference, aligned with the tip of the forks, providing a landmark during the picking up phase.
The anti-fog system
These Vision Systems are well performing, even in case of extremely cold and hot temperatures.
In fact, the laser can be used in working environments with temperatures ranging from - 10 degrees to +60 degrees C (14 F and 140 F), and the camera in environments up to -20 degrees C.
Furthermore, in case of sudden changes in temperature, the electric anti-fog system automatically comes into operation, providing a clear image to the driver.
Main advantages of the front mounted camera and laser
Thanks to the dual information stream provided by the front camera and laser, the operator’s view angle is unobstructed on the working area. Meanwhile the laser allows to place the forks in a quick and effective way.
The BOLZONI intelligent forks range: one solution for more applications
This new application expands the options of Easy-FORK Vision System solutions, a full range of forks with side or tip camera, that allow full frontal visibility even with the load on the fork.
The intelligent forks range, includes also iForks: high accuracy, next generation wireless fork scale, with Bluetooth 4.0 data transfer.
For more information on Intelligent Fork solutions, contact Lorenzo Masoni, Bolzoni Group Fork Specialist. Send Lorenzo Masoni an email.
Ask him about our references on Intelligent Fork Solutions, or to organize a demo unit at your facilities. We have a demo kit ready for you.
For more information on BOLZONI forks, please visit our website www.bolzonigroup.com and contact us by email, or contact the nearest BOLZONI AURAMO and MEYER representative.
Bolzoni Auramo and Meyer are Bolzoni Group brand.
Bolzoni is a market leader in the production of forklift truck attachments, forks and lift tables. The company has manufacturing plants in Italy, Germany, Finland, America and China and through its network of direct branches and independent dealers, covering all continents it is able to satisfy all market requirements.
