Litter retrieving machine
US4608725A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 1985 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D51/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for collecting litter from roadways and grounds includes a ground engageable rotating drum with easily removable and replaceable fingers which slip in and out of channels mounted on the drum. A spring finger assembly rotates against the drum to aid in litter pickup and to strip material from the drum and deposit same on a conveyor. The conveyor directs the litter into a hopper, which, when full, is lifted by an arrangement of pivots and linkage arms to raise upwardly, then swing rearwardly and tip to dump the litter into a suitable receptacle.
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