Refuse collection vehicle with pendular packing device and refuse ejection system
US6854949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F3/28
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A refuse collection vehicle having a vehicle chassis including a vehicle cab and frame with a vehicle body mounted on top of the frame. The vehicle body has a front receiving hopper separated from a rear storage compartment by means of a partition having an aperture for passage of refuse. A pendular packing device having a refuse engaging face is pivotally mounted within the receiving hopper and arcuately swings to rapidly transfer refuse through the aperture. In order to empty the storage compartment, a rear door is opened to permit egress of refuse and the partition moves longitudinally along the vehicle body to displace refuse out of the storage compartment.
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