REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE HAVING CUSTOMIZED LOAD EDGE

A refuse collection vehicle includes a collection mechanism having a collection hopper which accommodates the collection of refuse by dumping into the collection hopper. A bolt-on load edge bracket is configured to be attached to a portion of the collection mechanism adjacent the collection hopper,...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors McNeilus, Grant, McNeilus, Garwin, Hoff, Aaron J, Meldahl, Brian, Attleson, Jay
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 14.07.2022
Subjects
CONVEYING
GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
PACKING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
STORING
TRANSPORTING
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:A refuse collection vehicle includes a collection mechanism having a collection hopper which accommodates the collection of refuse by dumping into the collection hopper. A bolt-on load edge bracket is configured to be attached to a portion of the collection mechanism adjacent the collection hopper, is capable of defining an adjustable rear load edge based upon where the attachment is made. By using a separate bolt-on load edge bracket, the rear of the collection vehicle can be tailored to accommodate various load edge heights, and to allow several alternative tipper mechanisms to be the easily attached thereto.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202117146393