Linearly extendable collection mechanism for refuse hauling vehicles
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1. A collection mechanism for a side loaded commodity collection body having at least one collection chamber attached thereto, the collection body having a first end and a second end, the collection mechanism comprising:
- a track extending longitudinally along a side of the collection body and being moveable between a raised position above the at least one collection chamber and a lowered position;
a carriage engaged with the track for linear movement on the track between a position alongside the at least one collection chamber and a position extending longitudinally from the second end of the collection body; and
at least one container engagement assembly attached to the carriage and positioned in an outward facing position with respect to the side of the collection body to receive a container and selectively engage the container for movement of the container along the track, the container movable with the track between the raised and lowered positions thereof.
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Abstract
An improved recyclables collection vehicle includes a lift mechanism for selective loading into any one of multiple hoppers on the vehicle. The lift mechanism includes a track which extends past the rear of the vehicle such that a moveable carriage may move along the track to collect a refuse bin located to the rear of the vehicle or on an elevated dock behind or alongside the vehicle. The carriage can be aligned with any one of the hoppers such that the lift mechanism will elevate the refuse bin and invert it over the hopper container. The movement of the carriage along the track and the raising of the lift mechanism are operated with a wireless remote control.
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1. A collection mechanism for a side loaded commodity collection body having at least one collection chamber attached thereto, the collection body having a first end and a second end, the collection mechanism comprising:
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a track extending longitudinally along a side of the collection body and being moveable between a raised position above the at least one collection chamber and a lowered position; a carriage engaged with the track for linear movement on the track between a position alongside the at least one collection chamber and a position extending longitudinally from the second end of the collection body; and at least one container engagement assembly attached to the carriage and positioned in an outward facing position with respect to the side of the collection body to receive a container and selectively engage the container for movement of the container along the track, the container movable with the track between the raised and lowered positions thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. In a commodity collection vehicle having a chassis supported on wheels and further having at least one commodity storage hopper supported thereon, the chassis having a first end and a second end, the invention comprising:
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a refuse container unloading assembly comprising a track supported on pivot arms supported on the chassis, the track extending along the chassis at least a length of the at least one storage hopper, the track including a carriage selectively moveable therealong, the carriage including a refuse bin mounting member thereon, the carriage moveable selectively along the track to any location therealong, the carriage moveable to a position extending longitudinally from the second end of the chassis, the carriage selectively moveable to a position alongside the at least one storage hopper, the track moveable by action of the pivot arms from a lowered position to a fully raised position, whereby a refuse container secured by the refuse bin mounting member will be upended over a load opening of the at least one storage hopper when the track is moved to the fully raised position. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. In a commodity collection vehicle having a chassis supported on wheels and further having at least one commodity storage hopper supported thereon, the chassis having a first end and a second end, the invention comprising:
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a refuse container unloading assembly comprising a track supported on pivot arms supported on the chassis, the track extending along the chassis at least a length of the at least one storage hopper, the track including a carriage selectively moveable therealong, the carriage including a refuse bin mounting member thereon, the carriage moveable selectively along the track to any location therealong, the carriage moveable to a position extending from the second end of the chassis, the carriage selectively moveable to a position alongside the at least one storage hopper, the track moveable by action of the pivot arms from a lowered position to a fully raised position, whereby a refuse container secured by the refuse bin mounting member will be upended over a load opening of the at least one storage hopper when the track is moved to the fully raised position; the carriage includes a support leg depending therefrom, a wheel carried on a lower end of the support leg, the wheel rolling along a surface on which a refuse container is resting to support the carriage thereon.
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Current AssigneeKann Manufacturing Corporation
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Original AssigneeKann Manufacturing Corporation
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InventorsGoedken, Kenneth D., Rowland, Jared L., Johnson, Marlin L., Taake, Roger, Drewelow, Keith
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Primary Examiner(s)KEENAN, JAMES W
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Application NumberUS13/413,718Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,392 DaysField of SearchUS Class Current1/1CPC Class CodesB65F 2003/024 Means for locking the rimB65F 2003/0246 Means for locking the front...B65F 2003/0269 capable of moving along the...B65F 3/001 for segregated refuse colle...B65F 3/043 with additional means for k...B65F 3/046 with additional means for a...
