Safety is an important aspect of electric order pickers’ design and application, and the configuration of anti-collision sensors and emergency brake systems is an important means to improve safety. The core function of anti-collision sensors is to monitor the surrounding environment in real time, including the front, rear and sides. In these areas, once the sensor detects obstacles (such as cargo stacks, equipment or personnel), the system will automatically issue an alarm to remind the operator to adjust the direction or stop in time. If the operator fails to take action in time, the anti-collision sensor can trigger automatic braking to avoid a collision. Many electric order pickers use ultrasonic, radar or laser scanning technology, which can accurately determine the distance and position of obstacles in a short time.
Anti-collision systems are not limited to detecting static objects, but can also effectively identify dynamic obstacles, such as other moving equipment or personnel. These advanced sensors can monitor changes in the surrounding environment in real time and respond quickly when potential dangers are detected. For busy environments such as warehouses and distribution centers, anti-collision systems can significantly reduce collisions with other equipment or personnel, avoiding expensive repair costs and injuries.
Emergency brake systems are a key safety feature of electric order pickers, especially when the operator fails to react in time. This system is usually closely integrated with anti-collision sensors. Once the sensors detect an obstacle and the operator does not take appropriate action, the emergency brake system will automatically start and quickly stop the vehicle. This can not only effectively prevent collisions, but also reduce the impact force on the operator when an accident occurs, reducing the potential risk of injury. The emergency brake system equipped with modern electric order pickers usually has the ability to respond quickly and can complete the parking operation in a very short time, which is particularly important in high-speed or complex environments.
Anti-collision and emergency brake systems can also reduce maintenance costs. Because these systems can effectively avoid collision accidents and reduce equipment damage, the frequency of damage to key components such as stainless steel casings, drive systems, and shelf pallets is greatly reduced, thereby extending the service life of electric order pickers.
In the design process of electric order pickers, intelligent auxiliary functions are also gradually developing. Some advanced electric order pickers may also be equipped with automatic navigation and path optimization functions. Through the integration of sensors and cameras, they can automatically select the best driving route to avoid conflicts with other equipment or personnel. Combined with anti-collision sensors and emergency brake systems, electric order pickers have a higher degree of automation in complex environments, further improving overall safety and operational efficiency.