Truck body for recyclable materials
US4830436A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 1987 |
| Grant date | May 16, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F3/26
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A vehicle body having a frame, a pair of side dumpable compartments, and a rear dumpable compartment. Each of the side dumpable compartments is rotatably mounted to the frame such that the axis of rotation is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle body. Each of the side dumpable compartments has a well on the side of the compartment opposite the axis of rotation. A hydraulic actuator is disposed between the side dumpable compartment and the frame so as to cause the rotation and unloading of the side compartment. The rear dumpable compartment is rotatably connected to the frame such that the axis of rotation is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle body. This rear dumpable compartment has a tailgate that is selectably openable for permitting the dumping of material from the interior of this rear compartment. A hydraulic arm extends between the rear dumpable compartment and the frame so as to cause the rear dumpable compartment to rotate about its axis and to dump the materials.
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