Rear loader collection vehicle with detachable container
US7066705B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F2003/008
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A refuse collection vehicle includes a chassis and a storage container that is detachably mounted on the chassis. The storage container has a rear wall with an opening therein and a sweep panel that is mounted in the rear wall. The sweep panel is movable between an open position which exposes the opening in the rear wall of the container and a closed position which covers the opening in the rear wall of the container. The refuse collection vehicle also includes a rear tailgate assembly that has a hopper which is adapted to receive refuse and a packer assembly which is adapted to cooperate with the sweep panel to move refuse from the hopper of the tailgate assembly into the storage. A method for loading refuse in a storage container and a storage container that is useful in practicing such method are also described.
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