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US 2014/0367954 A1Published application
Tailgate With Structurally Integrated CNG System
AssigneeThe Heil Co.
InventorBobby Ray MCKINNEY
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Abstract
A refuse vehicle has a tailgate. The tailgate has a framework to secure CNG tanks. A cover overlays the frame work to provide an aesthetic appearance to the vehicle.
Claims11
A tailgate for a refuse vehicle comprising:
- a frame;
- the frame has a first leg and a second leg, the second leg angled with respect to the first leg;
- a plurality of CNG tanks coupled with the frame;
- and
- a cover covering the frame and providing an aesthetic appearance to the tailgate.
2 more elements
A refuse vehicle comprising:
- a vehicle chassis;
- a container secured with the vehicle chassis;
- a tailgate coupled with the container, the tailgate further comprising:
- a frame;
- the frame has a first leg and a second leg, the second leg angled with respect to the first leg;
- a plurality of CNG tanks coupled with the frame;
- and
- a cover covering the frame and providing an aesthetic appearance to the tailgate.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.