Intermediate container for integration with a refuse vehicle

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-11858731-B2
Application number	US-202218087501-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Dec 22, 2022
Priority date	Jun 6, 2016
Publication date	Jan 2, 2024
Grant date	Jan 2, 2024

Abstract

An intermediate container for a refuse vehicle where the container is positioned in front of the refuse vehicle is provided. A plurality of legs extends from the container toward the refuse vehicle. An attachment mechanism is on each leg to secure the legs to a front loading arm assembly of the refuse vehicle.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. An intermediate container for a refuse vehicle comprising:
a bin for receiving refuse, the bin positioned in front of the refuse vehicle;
a plurality of legs coupled to the bin and extending toward the refuse vehicle; and
each leg pivotally attached to at least one shaft extending from at least one arm of a front loading arm assembly of the refuse vehicle,
wherein each leg is pivotally attached to the at least one shaft via a forkless connection.

2. The intermediate container for a refuse vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a frame assembly attached to the bin, the frame assembly including the plurality of legs extending rearward from the frame assembly.

3. The intermediate container for a refuse vehicle of claim 2 , further comprising an automated grabber arm attached to at least one of the bin and the frame assembly, wherein at least a portion of the automated grabber arm is positioned on a side of the bin.

4. The intermediate container for a refuse vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a reinforcement member extending along a lower, rear side of the bin.

5. The intermediate container for a refuse vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising the plurality of legs secured with a mounting bracket.

6. The intermediate container for a refuse vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one shaft extends from an end of the at least one arm of the front loading arm assembly of the refuse vehicle.

7. The intermediate container for a refuse vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising each leg pivotally attached to the at least one shaft via a ring, a bracket, or a weldment.

8. The intermediate container for a refuse vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one shaft is two different pivot shafts that each extend from different arms of the front loading arm assembly.

9. A refuse vehicle comprising:
a cab;
a hopper;
a chassis attached to the cab and the hopper;
a front loading arm assembly coupled to at least one of the chassis or the hopper;
an intermediate container for receiving refuse, the intermediate container positioned in front of the refuse vehicle; and
a plurality of legs extending from the intermediate container and toward the refuse vehicle, each leg of the plurality of legs pivotally attached to at least one shaft extending from at least one arm of the front loading arm assembly of the refuse vehicle,
wherein each leg is pivotally attached to the at least one shaft via a forkless connection.

10. The refuse vehicle of claim 9 , further comprising the plurality of legs secured with a mounting bracket.

11. The refuse vehicle of claim 9 , wherein the intermediate container includes a frame assembly and a bin, wherein the frame assembly is attached to the bin, and wherein the frame assembly includes the plurality of legs extending rearward from the frame assembly.

12. The refuse vehicle of claim 11 , further comprising a reinforcement member extending along a lower, rear side of the bin.

13. The refuse vehicle of claim 9 , further comprising an automated grabber arm attached to the intermediate container, wherein at least a portion of the automated grabber arm is positioned on a side of the intermediate container.

14. The refuse vehicle of claim 9 , wherein the at least one shaft extends from an end of the at least one arm of the front loading arm assembly of the refuse vehicle.

15. The refuse vehicle of claim 9 , further comprising each leg pivotally attached to the at least one shaft via a ring, a bracket, or a weldment.

16. The refuse vehicle of claim 9 , wherein the at least one shaft is two different pivot shafts that each extend from different arms of the front loading arm assembly.

17. An intermediate container for a refuse vehicle comprising:
a bin for receiving refuse; and
a plurality of legs extending rearward from the bin toward the refuse vehicle, each leg pivotally attached to at least one shaft extending from at least one arm of a front loading arm assembly of the refuse vehicle,
wherein each leg is pivotally attached to the at least one shaft via a forkless connection.

18. The intermediate container for a refuse vehicle of claim 17 , wherein the forkless connection comprises at least one of a ring, a bracket, or a weldment.

Assignees

• Heil Co

Inventors

• Gentry David C
• Stewart Bryan
• Ham Brian
• Mckinney Bobby Ray
• Bedwell John Wayne

Classifications

• B65F1/122 Primary

  Features allowing the receptacle to be lifted and subsequently tipped by associated means on a vehicle · CPC title

• B65F3/0213

  Means for facilitating the separation of discharging means from collecting vehicles · CPC title

• B65F3/043

  with additional means for keeping the receptacle substantially vertical during raising · CPC title

• B65F3/046

  with additional means for assisting the tipping of the receptacle after or during raising · CPC title

• B65F3/041 Primary

  Pivoted arms or pivoted carriers · CPC title