EP0612674A1 - Sammelfahrzeug und Verfahren zum Wechseln von dessen Hubvorrichtung - Google Patents

Sammelfahrzeug und Verfahren zum Wechseln von dessen Hubvorrichtung Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP0612674A1
EP0612674A1 EP94301289A EP94301289A EP0612674A1 EP 0612674 A1 EP0612674 A1 EP 0612674A1 EP 94301289 A EP94301289 A EP 94301289A EP 94301289 A EP94301289 A EP 94301289A EP 0612674 A1 EP0612674 A1 EP 0612674A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
carrier
hoist
vehicle
working position
vehicle according
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP94301289A
Other languages
English (en)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP0612674B1 (de
Inventor
Peter Green
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
OTTO LIFT (UK) Ltd
Original Assignee
OTTO LIFT (UK) Ltd
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by OTTO LIFT (UK) Ltd filed Critical OTTO LIFT (UK) Ltd
Publication of EP0612674A1 publication Critical patent/EP0612674A1/de
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP0612674B1 publication Critical patent/EP0612674B1/de
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F3/00—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
    • B65F3/02—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
    • B65F3/0213—Means for facilitating the separation of discharging means from collecting vehicles

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a collection vehicle comprising a body defining a chamber for receiving material to be collected and a hoist for raising from the ground a bin containing material to be collected and for tipping the bin to discharge said material into the body.
  • the body defines, in addition to the chamber, a hopper for receiving material discharged from a bin, the hopper being at a rear of the vehicle and the chamber being forwards from the hopper.
  • the hoist or a pair of hoists is mounted at the rear of the vehicle on the outside of the hopper.
  • the or each hoist includes a plurality of hydraulic rams or other forms of hydraulic motor, valves for controlling operation of the hydraulic motors and signalling devices responsive to movement of components of the hoist to predetermined positions to provide signals for controlling operation of the valves.
  • the signalling devices and other elements of control means of the hoist easily become contaminated by foreign matter.
  • a collection vehicle of the kind described is characterised by a carrier for the hoist and is further characterised in that the carrier is movable relative to the body, releasable retaining means is provided for retaining the carrier in a working position on the body and in that the hoist is mounted on the carrier for movement therewith relative to the body from the working position to a servicing position.
  • the accessibility of at least some components of or associated with the hoist is better when the carrier is in the servicing position than when the carrier is in the working position.
  • components In the working position, components may be shielded and relatively inaccessible.
  • the arrangement in the working position can be such as to protect the components to a useful degree against contamination by foreign matter.
  • the carrier is mounted on the body for swinging relative thereto between the working and servicing positions. This facilitates rapid movement of the carrier between these two positions. If the swinging of the carrier takes place about an upright axis, then the weight of the hoist and of the carrier can continue to be borne by the body of the vehicle and the carrier can be moved between the working and servicing positions by hand.
  • the carrier is preferably mounted on the body of the vehicle by means of hinge elements which facilitate movement of the carrier relative to the body along an axis defined by the hinge elements to disengage hinge elements of the carrier from corresponding hinge elements of the body. This facilitates dismounting of the carrier from the body and substitution of a further hoist and carrier for the hoist and carrier dismounted from the body.
  • a method of substituting a first hoist for a second hoist in a collection vehicle wherein the second hoist is swung about an axis relative to a body of the vehicle from a working position to an extended position, the second hoist is moved along the axis relative to the body to disengage the hoist from the body and is then moved away from the body, the first hoist is moved along the axis into an engaged relation with the body and the first hoist is then swung about the axis into the working position.
  • the vehicle represented in the accompanying drawings comprises a body 10 mounted on a wheeled chassis in a known manner. At a front of the vehicle, there is a cab (not shown) for accommodating a driver and other operator of the vehicle.
  • the body 10 defines a chamber for receiving refuse or other material which is to be collected and a hopper 11 adjacent to the rear of the body, into which the material to be collected can be tipped.
  • means is provided for transferring material from the hopper 11 into the chamber defined by the body and for compacting the material in that chamber.
  • a carrier 12 is mounted on the body 10 for swinging relative thereto between a working position, in which the carrier lies immediately adjacent to the rear of the body 10, and a servicing position, in which the carrier extends rearwards from the body 10.
  • the carrier 12 is generally rectangular, and when in the working position, as viewed from the rear, has at one of its lateral margins hinge elements 13 and 14 which have bores 13 a , 14 a in which are pivotally received pivot pins 15 a , 16 a which project upwardly from respective hinge elements 15, 16 on the body 10 to define a pivot axis 17 about which the carrier can move relative to the body.
  • the hinge axis is near to one side of the vehicle and is upright when the vehicle stands on level ground.
  • the hinge elements 15 and 16 are provided on an upright member 18 rigidly connected with the hopper 11 by means of bolts and suitable brackets. Near to an opposite side of the vehicle, there is provided a corresponding upright 19 which is also rigidly secured to the hopper 11 by means of bolts and suitable brackets.
  • Releasable retaining means is provided for retaining the carrier 12 in the working position.
  • the retaining means may comprise one or more latches 19 a associated with the upright member 19 and engageable in apertures 19 b in the carrier 12 or one or more bolts which can extend through aligned apertures in the carrier 12 and the upright member 19. When in the working position, the carrier 12 lies at least partly between the upright members 18 and 19.
  • the carrier 18 is of plate-like form.
  • a pair of hoists 20 and 21 is mounted on the carrier at that face of the carrier which is a rear face, when the carrier is in the working position.
  • the hoists are mounted side-by-side and may be known hoists used in collection vehicles.
  • Each hoists includes a respective bin carrier, one of which is identified at 22, and links 22 a for guiding the bin carrier for movement from a lowered position to a raised position and for tipping the carrier during movement to the raised position.
  • a rotary actuator or other form of hydraulic motor is provided for raising the bin carrier relative to the carrier 12 and for controlling descent of the bin carrier.
  • a suitable hoist is disclosed in GB 2255547-A.
  • Hydraulic fluid is supplied under pressure to the hydraulic motor of the hoist 20 via hydraulic ducts and one or more valves.
  • These ducts and valves are mounted on the carrier 12 at the face thereof which is a front face, when the carrier is in the working position.
  • the hopper 11 incorporates a rearwardly projecting lip which overlies at least a part of the carrier 12 when the carrier is in the working position. Accordingly, the valves are shielded and are relatively inaccessible, when the carrier 12 is in the working position.
  • Components of electrical control circuits for the hoists 20 and 21 are also mounted on the carrier 12 at the front face thereof.
  • the electrical circuit components and the hydraulic ducts are connected in electrical and hydraulic circuits of respectively of the vehicle by releasably connectors which also lie at the front of the carrier 12.
  • the carrier 12 When the retaining means is released, the carrier 12 can be swung about the axis 17 to the servicing position, in which the carrier extends rearwards from the upright member 18. Typically, the carrier can be swung through an angle of approximately 90°. This can be achieved without disconnecting electrical and hydraulic circuits of the hoists 20 and 21 from corresponding circuits of the vehicle. When the carrier 12 is in the servicing position, the hydraulic and electrical circuit components mounted on the carrier are easily accessible.
  • the carrier 12 with the hoists 20 and 21 mounted thereon can readily be removed from the vehicle body 10. If the connectors between the electrical and hydraulic circuit components on the carrier and the corresponding circuits of the vehicle are released, the carrier 12, when in its servicing position, can be lifted along the axis 17 to separate the hinge elements 13 and 14 from the hinge elements 15 and 16 respectively.
  • the carrier can the be moved transversely of the axis 17 away from the body 10.
  • the carrier can be replaced by a second carrier, bearing a respective pair of hoists. To achieve this, the second carrier is moved into a position in which its hinge elements overlie the hinge elements 15 and 16. The carrier is then moved downwards along the axis 17 to engage the hinge elements and is subsequently swung about the axis 17 to the working position, after the electrical and hydraulic connections have been made.
  • a curved trim panel 23 which extends from the member 18 to the corresponding side of the vehicle body 10.
  • Manually operable controls for example push buttons, are mounted in front of this trim panel and are accessible from the rear of the vehicle through a window 24 in the panel.
  • Lights of the vehicle also are mounted on the body 10 in front of the panel 23 and can be seen from the rear of the vehicle through a further window 25 in the panel.
  • a corresponding trim panel 26 having upper and lower windows extends from the upright member 19 to the corresponding side of the vehicle body.
EP94301289A 1993-02-25 1994-02-23 Sammelfahrzeug und Verfahren zum Wechseln von dessen Hubvorrichtung Expired - Lifetime EP0612674B1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9303805 1993-02-25
GB9303805A GB2275906B (en) 1993-02-25 1993-02-25 Collection vehicle and method of substituting a hoist of a collection vehicle

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP0612674A1 true EP0612674A1 (de) 1994-08-31
EP0612674B1 EP0612674B1 (de) 1996-12-18

Family

ID=10731024

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP94301289A Expired - Lifetime EP0612674B1 (de) 1993-02-25 1994-02-23 Sammelfahrzeug und Verfahren zum Wechseln von dessen Hubvorrichtung

Country Status (4)

Country Link
EP (1) EP0612674B1 (de)
AT (1) ATE146437T1 (de)
DE (1) DE69401142D1 (de)
GB (1) GB2275906B (de)

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0690014A1 (de) 1994-06-21 1996-01-03 OTTO LIFT-SYSTEME GmbH Hub-Kippvorrichtung zum Entleeren von Müllgefässen
WO1996032346A1 (de) * 1995-04-10 1996-10-17 J. Ochsner & Cie. Ag Vorrichtung zum sammeln, einladen und transportieren von müll
US20220219895A1 (en) * 2021-01-11 2022-07-14 Con-Tech Manufacturing, Inc. Refuse collection vehicle having customized load edge

Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2816959A1 (de) * 1978-04-19 1979-10-25 Messerschmitt Boelkow Blohm Muellsammelfahrzeug mit einem muellcontainer und einem ladewerk
US4479751A (en) * 1981-12-18 1984-10-30 T C I Products, Inc. Receptacle dumping apparatus
EP0364835A1 (de) * 1988-10-20 1990-04-25 Kellner Ag Müllsammelfahrzeug
GB2255547A (en) * 1991-05-10 1992-11-11 Waste Hoists Ltd Collection vehicle and method of emptying bin

Family Cites Families (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB682876A (en) * 1949-11-21 1952-11-19 Shelvoke & Drewry Ltd Improvements in and relating to refuse collecting vehicles
GB998405A (en) * 1960-11-05 1965-07-14 Dennis Brothers Ltd An improved hoist for a bin or other substantially rigid container

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2816959A1 (de) * 1978-04-19 1979-10-25 Messerschmitt Boelkow Blohm Muellsammelfahrzeug mit einem muellcontainer und einem ladewerk
US4479751A (en) * 1981-12-18 1984-10-30 T C I Products, Inc. Receptacle dumping apparatus
EP0364835A1 (de) * 1988-10-20 1990-04-25 Kellner Ag Müllsammelfahrzeug
GB2255547A (en) * 1991-05-10 1992-11-11 Waste Hoists Ltd Collection vehicle and method of emptying bin

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0690014A1 (de) 1994-06-21 1996-01-03 OTTO LIFT-SYSTEME GmbH Hub-Kippvorrichtung zum Entleeren von Müllgefässen
WO1996032346A1 (de) * 1995-04-10 1996-10-17 J. Ochsner & Cie. Ag Vorrichtung zum sammeln, einladen und transportieren von müll
US20220219895A1 (en) * 2021-01-11 2022-07-14 Con-Tech Manufacturing, Inc. Refuse collection vehicle having customized load edge
US11603264B2 (en) * 2021-01-11 2023-03-14 Con-Tech Manufacturing, Inc. Refuse collection vehicle having customized load edge

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
DE69401142D1 (de) 1997-01-30
GB2275906B (en) 1996-11-27
GB2275906A (en) 1994-09-14
EP0612674B1 (de) 1996-12-18
ATE146437T1 (de) 1997-01-15
GB9303805D0 (en) 1993-04-14

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP0405345B1 (de) Abfallsammelfahrzeug
CA1255259A (en) Chassiless vehicle and front refuse loader
EP3211141B1 (de) Knickgelenkter muldenkipper mit drehbarem fahrersitz
US3687484A (en) Lift truck with overhead guard and counterweight
CA1292205C (en) Protective means for a lifting/tilting or tilting device
EP0368077A1 (de) Müllsammelbehälter mit mehreren Kammern
EP0015117B1 (de) Flurförderzeuge und deren Batterie-Abdeckungen
CA2321756A1 (en) Lifting and tipping mechanism for front loading refuse truck
CA2206010A1 (en) Heavy vehicle lifting device and method
CA1051061A (en) Forward dumping truck construction
GB1598569A (en) Vehicles
US4421188A (en) Self-propelled multiple-purpose agricultural machine with displaceable driver's cabin
CN1308179C (zh) 具有货箱的通用运输拖拉机
CA1071267A (en) Lift truck
EP0612674B1 (de) Sammelfahrzeug und Verfahren zum Wechseln von dessen Hubvorrichtung
GB1582698A (en) Refuse collection vehicles
US4304142A (en) Operator cab tilting apparatus
CA2016376A1 (en) Combined tailgate and loader assembly for a dump truck
US5524722A (en) Skid steer loader seat mechanism
US3779409A (en) Container dumping mechanism for a rear loader refuse vehicle
EP0569927A2 (de) Trittbrett für Müllfahrzeuge
GB2128578A (en) Refuse collection vehicle
EP0976878A3 (de) Ladevorrichtung
DE3164698D1 (en) Car loader with hydraulically tiltable tailboard
GB2038284A (en) Mounting a lifting mast on a vehicle

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

RBV Designated contracting states (corrected)

Designated state(s): AT CH DE DK ES FR GB LI NL SE

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 19950228

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 19950502

GRAG Despatch of communication of intention to grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS AGRA

GRAH Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS IGRA

GRAH Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS IGRA

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT CH DE DK ES FR LI NL SE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 19961218

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 19961218

Ref country code: FR

Effective date: 19961218

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: THE PATENT HAS BEEN ANNULLED BY A DECISION OF A NATIONAL AUTHORITY

Effective date: 19961218

Ref country code: DK

Effective date: 19961218

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 19961218

Ref country code: AT

Effective date: 19961218

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 146437

Country of ref document: AT

Date of ref document: 19970115

Kind code of ref document: T

RBV Designated contracting states (corrected)

Designated state(s): AT CH DE DK ES FR GB LI NL SE

RBV Designated contracting states (corrected)

Designated state(s): AT CH DE DK ES FR GB LI NL SE

RBV Designated contracting states (corrected)

Designated state(s): AT CH DE DK ES FR LI NL SE

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 69401142

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 19970130

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Effective date: 19970318

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Effective date: 19970319

EN Fr: translation not filed
NLV1 Nl: lapsed or annulled due to failure to fulfill the requirements of art. 29p and 29m of the patents act
REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed