Vertical Adjustable Side Arm Of A Refuse Vehicle

• US 20150093223A1
• Filed: 10/01/2013
• Published: 04/02/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 10/01/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: The Heil Company (Dover Corporation)
• Original Assignee: Curotto Can LLC (Dover Corporation)
• Inventors: PARKER, Brian T.
• Granted Patent: US 9,296,558 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 414/408
• CPC Class Codes: B65F 2003/023 Gripper arms for embracing the receptacle
• CPC Class Codes: B65F 2003/0276 capable of moving towards or away from the vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: B65F 2003/0279 the discharging means mounted at the front of the vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: B65F 3/041 Pivoted arms or pivoted carriers

Abstract

A vertically adjustable collection arm assembly for picking up refuse cans has an arm mechanism to pick up the cans. A lift mechanism raises and lowers the arm mechanism. The lift mechanism is coupled with the arm mechanism and a structure. The lift provides vertical movement to lift and lower the arm mechanism with respect to the structure.

Claims

1. A vertically adjustable collection arm assembly mounted to a structure for picking up refuse cans comprising:

an arm mechanism for picking up a refuse can, a housing coupled with the arm mechanism; and

a lift mechanism for raising and lowering the arm mechanism, the lift mechanism coupled with the housing, the lift mechanism is secured to the structure to enable vertical movement of the arm mechanism with respect to the structure.

2. The vertically adjustable arm of claim 1, wherein the structure is a bumper of a refuse vehicle.

3. The vertically adjustable arm of claim 1, wherein the structure is an intermediate container.

4. The vertically adjustable arm of claim 1, wherein the lift mechanism is a hydraulic cylinder.

5. The vertically adjustable arm of claim 1, wherein the arm mechanism includes a grabber for grasping refuse cans.

6. The vertically adjustable arm of claim 1, wherein a pair of guides are on the structure to enhance the vertical movement of the arm mechanism.

7. A vertically adjustable arm assembly mounted for picking up refuse cans comprising:

an arm mechanism for picking up a refuse can, a housing coupled with the arm mechanism; and

a lift mechanism for raising and lowering the arm mechanism, the lift mechanism coupled with the housing, and the lift mechanism enables vertical movement of the arm mechanism.

8. The vertically adjustable arm of claim 7, wherein the lift mechanism is a hydraulic cylinder.

9. The vertically adjustable arm of claim 7, wherein the arm mechanism includes a grabber for grasping refuse cans.

10. The vertically adjustable arm of claim 7, wherein a pair of guides enhance the vertical movement of the arm mechanism.