Refuse vehicle shield and bin cover
AssigneeThe Heil Co.
InventorThomas L. Price
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Abstract
A front loading refuse collection vehicle (10) has a cab (12) connected with a storage bin (14). The storage bin (14) includes an opening (18) that enables refuse to enter into the storage bin (14). The refuse is supplied by a front loading device (16) into the bin. Covers (20, 120) overlay the opening (18) when the vehicle (10) is in motion from collection position to collection position. Additionally, the cover (20, 120) moves from a bin covering position into a cab shielding position.
Claims15
A front loading refuse collection vehicle comprising:
- a cab connected with a storage bin;
- the storage bin includes a top with an opening, the opening enables refuse to pass through the top and enter into the storage bin;
- the refuse is supplied by a front loading device into the storage bin;
- a cover, the cover is positioned on the top to overlay the opening when the vehicle is in motion moving from collection position to collection position;
- and
- wherein the cover is capable of moving from a bin covering position into a cab shielding position, the cover pivots at the top of the storage bin so that the cover is angled downward toward the cab and the cover is in the cab shield position when refuse is loaded into the storage bin.
A cover device for a front loading refuse collection vehicle with an opening on a top of a storage bin comprising:
- a member positioned on the top of the storage bin, the member adapted for movement with respect to the top of the storage bin, the member capable of covering the opening on the top of the storage bin;
- and
- a mechanism for moving the member between a first position, wherein the member is capable of covering the opening on the top of the storage bin, to a second position, the cover pivots at the top of the storage bin so that the cover is angled downward toward the cab wherein the member is capable of providing a cab shield when refuse is dumped into the storage bin.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.