Carry can for refuse vehicle

US11649111B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• OSHKOSH CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Joshua D. Rocholl · Rochester, US
• Derek A. Wente · Austin, US
• John T. Kellander · Oronoco, US
• Cody D. Clifton · Mapleton, US
• Vincent Hoover · Byron, US
• Zachary L. Klein · Rochester, US
• Clinton T. Weckwerth · Pine Island, US
• Skylar A. Wachter · Dodge Center, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 14, 2021
• Grant date: May 16, 2023
• Expiry date: Apr 20, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02W30/10
• WIPO field: Environmental technology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A carry can includes a container defining a refuse compartment and an articulating collection arm coupled to the container. The articulating collection arm includes an extension mechanism, a lift mechanism coupled to the extendable arm, and a grabber mechanism coupled to the lift arm. The extension mechanism includes an extendable arm and a first actuator positioned to facilitate extending and retracting the extendable arm. The lift mechanism includes a lift arm and a second actuator positioned to facilitate pivoting the lift arm about a pivot axis. The second actuator includes (i) a transmission device coupled to the lift arm and positioned along the pivot axis and (ii) a rotational actuator coupled to the transmission device and positioned along an offset axis that is parallel to and is offset from the pivot axis. The grabber mechanism includes grabber arms and a third actuator positioned to facilitate opening and closing the grabber arms.