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US 8,556,117 B2Granted
Automated cover
AssigneeThe Curotto-Can, LLC
InventorJohn Domenic Curotto
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Abstract
The disclosure describes a novel collection bin for a waste collection vehicle. The collection bin includes an automated cover system.
Claims11
A collection bin with an automated cover system comprising:
- a vessel attached to a frame;
- at least one pocket attached to the frame for receiving at least one fork prong of a fork assembly of a waste collection vehicle;
- a flexible fabric cover;
- wherein the cover comprises a surface that completely covers an opening of the collection bin;
- a flap, the flap attached to the cover;
- wherein the flap is positioned within a sleeve sewn into the cover;
- a pivot system, the pivot system comprising:
- a rotatable bar,
- an anchor portion attached to the rotatable bar and at least one of the vessel and the frame, and
- a moveable portion attached to the rotatable bar,
- wherein the moveable portion attaches to at least one of the cover and the flap;
- wherein the surface of the cover and the moveable portion pivot with respect to the rotatable bar;
- wherein when the surface of the cover and the moveable portion rotate with respect to the rotatable bar, the surface of the cover and the moveable portion remain in a fixed relative position to the sleeve;
- and an actuator system mounted to at least one of the vessel and the frame, the actuator system is moveably coupled to the rotatable bar.
11 more elements
A collection bin with an automated cover system comprising:
- a vessel attached to a frame;
- at least one pocket attached to the frame for receiving at least one fork prong of a fork assembly of a waste collection vehicle;
- a flexible fabric cover that is wider than the collection bin;
- a flap, the flap attached to the cover;
- wherein the flap is positioned within a sleeve sewn into the cover;
- a pivot system, the pivot system comprising:
- a rotatable bar,
- an anchor portion attached to the rotatable bar and at least one of the vessel and the frame, and
- a moveable portion attached to the rotatable bar,
- wherein the moveable portion attaches to at least one of the cover and the flap;
- wherein the surface of the cover and the moveable portion pivot with respect to the rotatable bar;
- wherein when the surface of the cover and the moveable portion rotate with respect to the rotatable bar, the surface of the cover and the moveable portion remain in a fixed relative position to the sleeve;
- and an actuator system mounted to at least one of the vessel and the frame, the actuator system is moveably coupled to the rotatable bar.
10 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.