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US 2026/0176056 A1Published application
Debris collection hopper system
OwnerStephen A. McDanielinventor
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Abstract
A debris collection hopper system for collecting and emptying debris in manufacturing and industrial environments. The debris collection hopper system includes a hopper assembly for receiving and releasing collected debris. The hopper assembly is pivotably connected to a base assembly and is designed to move between an upright position and an emptying position.
Claims20
A debris collection hopper system comprising:
- a hopper assembly for receiving debris;
- a base assembly;
- and
- a pivot assembly;
- wherein the hopper assembly is rotatably connected to the base assembly via the pivot assembly;
- and
- wherein the hopper assembly is configured to move between an upright position and an emptying position via the pivot assembly, wherein, when moving from the upright position to the emptying position, the hopper assembly is configured to move vertically and horizontally relative to the base assembly.
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A debris collection hopper system comprising:
- a hopper assembly;
- a base assembly;
- and
- a pivot assembly;
- wherein the hopper assembly includes a plurality of panels forming an interior volume with an open top for receiving debris;
- wherein the hopper assembly is rotatably connected to the base assembly via the pivot assembly;
- and
- wherein the hopper assembly is configured to move between an upright position and an emptying position via the pivot assembly, wherein, when moving from the upright position to the emptying position, the hopper assembly is configured to move vertically and horizontally relative to the base assembly.
5 more elements
A debris collection hopper system comprising:
- a hopper assembly;
- a base assembly;
- a pivot assembly;
- and
- a latching mechanism;
- wherein the hopper assembly includes a plurality of panels forming an interior volume with an open top for receiving debris;
- wherein the hopper assembly is releasably attached to the base assembly via the latching mechanism, wherein the hopper assembly is rotatably connected to the base assembly via the pivot assembly;
- wherein the hopper assembly is configured to move between an upright position and an emptying position via the pivot assembly, wherein, when moving from the upright position to the emptying position, the hopper assembly is configured to move vertically and horizontally relative to the base assembly.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.