---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000001580"
title: "Stability system"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:06:48.360763Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001580"
categories:
  - "lifting-positioning-manipulation/lift-tables-and-positioners"
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  - "b66f17/006"
  - "b66f17/006"
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---

# Stability system

## Abstract

A stability system for inhibiting tipping of a lift vehicle. The lift vehicle includes a propulsion system and a chassis supported by a first ground engaging structure proximate a first end and a second ground engaging structure proximate a second end, as well as a platform moveable between a raised position and a lowered position. A stability system includes a first body configured to extend at least partially between the first ground engaging structure and the second ground engaging structure, wherein the first body is moveable between a deployed position enhancing the stability of the lift vehicle when the platform is in the raised position, and a stowed position when the platform is in the lowered position. When the first body is in the deployed position, the stability system produces an output indicating that a force having an upward component has been exerted on the first body.