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US 6,471,233 B1Granted
Method of converting a refuse collection body to a semi-trailer and a refuse collection semi-trailer
AssigneeThe Heil Co.
InventorMarcel G. Stragier
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Abstract
A method of converting a refuse collection body into a semi-trailer. A refuse collection body having a front end and a rear end, and a frame extending along a bottom of the body from adjacent the front end to adjacent the rear end is provided. A king pin is mounted to the frame proximate the front end for attachment to a fifth wheel of a tractor and an axle assembly is mounted to the frame proximate the rear end.
Claims14
A method of converting a refuse collection body into a semi-trailer comprising the steps of:
- providing a refuse collection body having a front end and a rear end, and a frame extending along a bottom of the body from adjacent the front end to adjacent the rear end;
- mounting a king pin to the frame proximate the front end for attachment to a fifth wheel of a tractor by coupling a plate to the frame and mounting the king pin on the plate;
- and
- mounting an axle assembly to the frame proximate the rear ends.
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A method of converting a refuse collection vehicle into a semi-trailer comprising the steps of:
- providing a refuse collection vehicle having a chassis and a body carried by the chassis, the body having a front end and a rear end, and a frame extending along a bottom of the body from adjacent the front end to adjacent the rear end;
- removing the body from the chassis;
- mounting a king pin to the frame proximate the front end for attachment to a fifth wheel of a tractor by coupling a plate to the frame and mounting the king pin on the plate;
- and
- mounting an axle assembly to the frame proximate the rear end.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.