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Refuse body with ejection wall

US7871235B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20References

20Claims

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Assignee

Kann Manufacturing Corporation · US

Inventors

Robert D. Jones · New Port Richey, US
Virgil L. Collins · Elkader, US
Marlin L. Johnson · Guttenberg, US
Randy J. Heller · Garnavillo, US
Jeffrey E. Errthum · Holy Cross, US
Jared L. Rowland · Dyersville, US
Kenneth D. Goedken · Dubuque, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 20, 2008
Grant date	Jan 18, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 27, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65F3/28
WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved front loading or side loading refuse collection body includes an ejector panel which is moveable from a position immediately adjacent the front end of the storage compartment of the refuse collection body to a second position at the open rear end of the storage compartment. A compaction blade in a compaction chamber adjacent the front end of the storage compartment is independently driven by a second hydraulic ram. The ejector panel has an opening which is in registry with the compaction blade such that refuse propelled by the compaction blade moves into the storage compartment when the ejector panel is positioned adjacent the front end of the storage compartment.

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