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US 9,216,856 B2Granted
Self-contained auxiliary collection system for a refuse truck
AssigneeMcNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
InventorsTroy D. Howell, Daniel F. Kubista
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Abstract
There is disclosed a self-contained cart-tipping system for residential applications that can be installed on a variety of refuse collection truck types, including front loading, side loading and rear loading models. The cart tipper system of the invention includes independent hydraulic and electrical systems and needs only to be served by a source of electric power.
Claims10
A self-contained auxiliary cart-tipping system for use with a refuse collection vehicle, the system comprising:
- (a) an electrical system comprising electrical connection devices to connect to a vehicle power source, and a control box for controlling the operation of the tipping system;
- (b) a self-contained hydraulic system comprising a hydraulic fluid reservoir and a hydraulic pump with an electric motor drive and a control manifold;
- (c) a cart tipper comprising an actuator and a cart grabbing device for addressing a cart of interest, wherein said actuator is connected to said hydraulic manifold;
- (d) means for weighing said cart as it is processed and means for recording data regarding cart weight and location;
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- (e) wherein said electrical system controls the operation of said hydraulic system using said manifold.
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