Front and side loading packers for electric refuse vehicle

US11999562B2 · 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
• Andrew Kotloski · Oshkosh, US
• Wallace Buege · West Bend, US
• Caleb Binder · Oshkosh, US
• Martin Schimke · Lohrville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 17, 2020
• Grant date: Jun 4, 2024
• Expiry date: Apr 17, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65F2003/0283
• WIPO field: Environmental technology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A refuse vehicle comprises a chassis, a body assembly, a power source, a tailgate, and a refuse interaction mechanism. The body assembly is coupled to the chassis and defines a refuse compartment configured to store refuse material. The refuse interaction mechanism comprises a refuse interaction element and an electric motor. The refuse interaction element is configured to selectively apply a force onto the refuse material within the refuse compartment. The refuse interaction element is moveable between a receiving position, in which the refuse compartment is configured to receive refuse material, and a force-exerting position, in which the refuse interaction element is configured to exert the force on the refuse material stored within the refuse compartment. The electric motor is powered by the power source and configured to selectively move the refuse interaction element between the receiving position and the force-exerting position.