Refuse vehicle control systems

US11745943B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• OSHKOSH CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Jeffrey Koga · Oshkosh, US
• Emily Davis · Rochester, US
• Jerrod Kappers · Oshkosh, US
• Vince Schad · Oshkosh, US
• Robert S. Messina · Oshkosh, US
• Christopher K. Yakes · Oshkosh, US
• Joshua D. Rocholl · Rochester, US
• Vincent Hoover · Byron, US
• Clinton T. Weckwerth · Pine Island, US
• Zachary L. Klein · Rochester, US
• John Beck · Oshkosh, US
• Brendan Chan · Oshkosh, US
• Skylar A. Wachter · Dodge Center, US
• Dale Matsumoto · Oshkosh, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 18, 2021
• Grant date: Sep 5, 2023
• Expiry date: Nov 11, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65F2210/168
• WIPO field: Environmental technology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body, a lock, a tailgate, an ejector, an actuator, a second actuator, and a processor. The body defines a receptacle for storing refuse. The lock is coupled to the body and is configured to releasably secure a movable tailgate. The receptacle contains the ejector. The ejector can transition from a first position that is spaced from the tailgate to a second position proximate the tailgate. The actuator is configured to transition the ejector from the first position to the second position. The second actuator is configured to move the tailgate. The processor is configured to selectively unlock the tailgate and transition the ejector from the first position to the second position in response to receiving a single input to thereby eject refuse from the receptacle without receiving multiple inputs.