Refuse collection vehicle controls

US11332307B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Heil Co. · US

Inventors

• Stanley L. Maroney · Attalla, US
• David Lewis · Howell, US
• Robert B. Williams · Jasper, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 23, 2020
• Grant date: May 17, 2022
• Expiry date: Apr 23, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A refuse collection vehicle includes a grabber that is operable to engage a refuse container, a lift arm that is operable to lift a refuse container, at least one sensor that is arranged to collect data indicating an angular position of the grabber, at least one sensor that is arranged to collect data indicating a relative positioning of the lift arm, a first controller for adjusting the angular position of the grabber, and a second controller adjusting the relative positioning of the lift arm. The adjustment of the angular position of the grabber is coordinated with the adjustment of the relative positioning of the lift arm.