Semi-autonomous refuse collection
US12240692B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F2003/0283
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Operating a refuse collection vehicle to collect refuse from a refuse container includes positioning a refuse collection vehicle with respect to a refuse container to be emptied, and manually engaging a switch to initiate a dump cycle to be performed by the refuse collection vehicle on the refuse container. The dump cycle includes engaging the refuse container with a portion of the vehicle, lifting the engaged refuse container to a dump position, and moving the refuse container to release contents of the refuse container into a hopper of the refuse collection vehicle. The dump cycle continues to completion as long as the switch remains manually engaged.
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