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Telescopic arm for a refuse vehicle

  • US 8,827,559 B2
  • Filed: 03/08/2013
  • Issued: 09/09/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/23/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A telescopic side arm for a refuse vehicle, comprising:

  • an outer boom defining a bore;

    an inner boom received in the bore of the outer boom;

    a mounting assembly on the outer boom for securing the outer boom with the refuse vehicle;

    a plurality of bearing pads between the inner boom and the outer boom, the plurality of bearing pads in contact with an inner surface of the outer boom defining the bore;

    a plurality of shims associated with the bearing pads for assuring a tight fit between the inner boom and the outer boom, each shim includes a body having a pair of legs connected by a web and an attachment mechanism for enabling securement of the shim to the outer boom or inner boom.

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