Refuse packer assembly
US6827542B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F3/206
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A platen packer assembly mounted in a refuse collection truck is disclosed. The refuse collection truck has a semi-cylindrical hopper, with a vertical axis and a horizontal radius, constructed to receive collected refuse and an enclosed body in communication with the hopper for receiving refuse from the hopper. The packer assembly includes a vertical mounting shaft extending within the hopper coaxial with the vertical axis of the hopper. A wedge-shaped platen has an end affixed to the shaft for rotation about the vertical axis and a refuse contacting major surface extending horizontally from the end slightly less than the radius of the hopper and slanted upwardly at an angle to the horizontal to provide an upward packing force component. The packer assembly is removably mounted through a removable portion of the floor for installation, repair, or replacement.
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