Multi compartment residential manual side loading collection vehicle
US6435802B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F3/201
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A manual side loading refuse vehicle has a plurality of refuse storage compartments and an equal number of hopper compartments divided by means of a slide separator attached to a pack blade which moves together with said pack blade to compact the refuse. The wall dividing the refuse storage compartments is vertically and rearwardly tapered. A rear hinged door is provided for each refuse storage compartment. The door is unlatched and opened by means of a directional movement of a hydraulic cylinder and closes and latches by means of movement of the hydraulic cylinder in the opposite direction.
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