MXPA98008299A - Front combined receptacle for bas collection - Google Patents

Abstract

A combined front receptacle for use with a front-load type garbage vehicle (10) during garbage collection. The combined front receptacle is supported on the front forks (16) of the large tipping arms (14) in the garbage collection vehicle and includes a front receptacle (32) and a garbage can handling unit (42). The garbage can handling unit includes a forklift extension (44) for laterally moving along the front of the front receptacle, a lift arm (46), pivotable on the forklift extension, and grip fingers (48) connected to the forklift extension. operative form with the lifting arm, for securing a trash can (38) and for unloading it in the front receptacle. The front receptacle has an open top and is large enough to allow the emptying of several garbage cans before it is required to empty it into the main hopper (18) of the garbage collection vehicle. The installation and operation of the combined front receptacle is simplified by the use of a single pair of hydraulic interconnects and a single electrical interconnection in the vehicle for garbage. These interconnections are then conducted to a main manifold unit that is mounted directly on the combined front receptacle and controls each of the required actuators. The garbage can handling unit is advantageously used to reach and hold a garbage can which then rises and unloads in the front receptacle

Description

FRONT COMBINED RECEPTACLE FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION CROSS REFERENCE WITH A RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation in part of the U.S. Patent Application No. 08 / 797,310, filed on February 7, 1997, and entitled A RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION SYSTEM, INCLUDING A FRONT RECEPTACLE ITH TO CAN LIFTING MECHANISM, pending, claiming the benefit of the Provisional Application for United States No. 60 / 015,062, filed April 9, 1996 and which is thus expressly incorporated by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates in general to a system and an apparatus for collecting garbage and, more particularly, to an improved garbage collection system that includes a boat handling mechanism.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A recent development in the collection of garbage has been the use of a vehicle for garbage of the front loading type. Typically, these front-loading type vehicles have large tipping arms with front forks that extend to the front of the operator's cab, in order to pick up large receptacles or trash cans. The front forks are inserted into the fork support members attached to the trash bins, so that the large tipping arms can capture the trash can and lift it over the collection vehicle and unload the trash into the hopper. garbage of the vehicle. In order to use this front-loading type pickup vehicle (used most commonly for commercial garbage collection and for large garbage receptacles or garbage bins), there should be some convenient way to capture and unload bins from residential garbage and similar. Recently, a combined front receptacle has been introduced that allows front-loading trash collection vehicles to be used for residential garbage collection. The combined fiontal receptacle combines an open garbage receptacle to the front, which is mounted in the front of the pickup vehicle with a boat pick and pull mechanism, in order to capture (grab) a residential trash can and empty its contents in the receptacle (that is, lifting the residential trash can to a position where the contents fall into the front receptacle). This combined front receptacle can generally be easily mounted on the front forks of the large overturning arms of the vehicle. Because many garbage cans are currently manufactured from plastic or other similar materials, they lend themselves to easy mechanical harvesting, that is, to being gripped and unloaded by a mechanical arm or similar mechanism. The use of articulated tops in residential trash cans has additionally helped the implementation of mechanical harvesting. An example of a conventional combined front receptacle is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,308,211, issued to Bayne. This patent discloses a combined front receptacle mounted on the front loading forks of the refuse collection vehicle. On the picking side of the front receptacle is provided a mechanism for gripping and lifting the cans. The boat grip and lift mechanism of this patent is designed to be used only with certain types and configurations of residential trash cans. In addition, residential garbage cans must be located in an appropriate manner with respect to the mechanism, so that trash cans are grabbed and lifted in an appropriate manner to discharge them. This need for accurate placement of trash cans before being caught and lifted reduces the speed of the collection process, because it requires the driver or someone else to leave the vehicle and physically put the trash can in place. . Another example of a conventional combined front receptacle is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5, 484,245, granted to Zopf. This patent discloses a receptacle for intermediate garbage, mounted on the front loading forks of the garbage collection vehicle. The intermediate receptacle includes a side and a clamping unit for automatically grasping a specifically configured trash can, adapted with a pair of horizontal clamping bars. During operation, the side arm unit extends outward to the specially configured trash can. The clamping unit then extends vertically between the clamping arms, so that the garbage can is retained by the side arm unit. The trash can is then lifted by the side arm unit and lifted towards the intermediate receptacle. Finally, the empty trash can is returned to its original place and the holding and side arm units are retracted.

Residential garbage collection typically requires the loading and emptying of a variety of types and sizes of garbage cans. These cans can include different sizes, shapes in cross section, also the cans can be made of different materials. However, most residential garbage cans are sized to contain a conventional amount of garbage. What is needed is a combined receptacle that has the ability to grab and lift a wide variety of residential garbage cans. In addition to the problem of needing a system capable of loading and emptying such a wide variety of available garbage cans, it is often necessary to load and empty a garbage bin or other container of garbage other than a canister. For example, a neighborhood that has single-family residences that use trash cans and a complex of adjacent condominiums that use trash bins. In these cases, the front or intermediate receptacle should be removed, if possible, and the garbage bin then emptied. Otherwise, the truck must return later without the combined front receptacle to empty the trash bin. Thus, there is a need for a garbage collection system that includes a front or other intermediate garbage receptacle, having a garbage can handling and emptying system that is easily and efficiently removed and reconnected to the garbage collection vehicle. trash.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention enables the collection of residential waste faster than conventional methods. By using the system and the apparatus of the present invention, in a given garbage collection route the collection can be carried out more quickly and, thus, more economically. In addition, the system and apparatus of the present invention allow the collection of garbage from both garbage cans and garbage bins. This capacity allows the collection of both residential and commercial basins within a single route. During residential garbage collection, many municipalities require that the trash can be placed near the edge of the sidewalk for collection. The system of the present invention allows the garbage collection vehicle operator to grab a trash can (adjacent to the left side of the curb) of most conventional sizes and shapes, lift and unload it, without leaving the cabin of the vehicle. In addition, the system of the present invention does not require the perfect placement of the trash can near the gripping mechanism. Thus, the present invention provides a safety and efficiency not available in the conventional method of using a combined front receptacle for residential garbage collection. The present invention also satisfies the need for a combined front receptacle having the ability to grip and empty garbage cans of different sizes and made of different materials. By using a garbage can handling unit having a plurality of gripping fingers, a system of the present invention can hold garbage cans having different shapes as well as different diameters. In addition, the need for the operator to adjust to the grip mechanism or to other devices with different cans is eliminated. A combined front receptacle in accordance with the present invention includes a grip and lift arm mechanism that is extensible or telescopic. In other words, the gripping and lifting arm mechanism is extendable to the side of the front receptacle, in order to hold a garbage can that is not exactly next to the mechanism (also known as a garbage can handling unit). . The grab and lift arm is mounted on a truck unit that is capable of a 60"travel, however, the truck unit can be designed to have more or less travel or travel, as needed. This design allows the grip and lift arm to reach and hold onto the trash can without requiring the vehicle operator to leave the trash can. In this way, the trash can can be unloaded in the front receptacle and placed back on the edge of the sidewalk in a minimum of time. Therefore, productivity, safety and efficiency in garbage collection is greatly increased. A combined front receptacle for garbage collection with a front-loading garbage collection vehicle in accordance with the principles of the present invention includes a front garbage receptacle or bucket and a garbage can handling unit. The front receptacle is supported and retained in the front forks of the large overturning arms of the garbage collection vehicle and has a lower panel, a side panel, two side panels and an open upper part for receiving the garbage. The garbage can handling unit is connected to the front receptacle and includes a forklift extension for laterally moving along the front of the front receptacle, a lift arm, pivotable on the forklift extension and a plurality of attached grip fingers. operatively with the lifting arm, to hold a trash can and discharge it into the front receptacle. Part of the garbage can handling unit may be hollowed out with a recess formed in the front panel of the front receptacle. By placing a forklift extension on the inside of the front panel of the front receptacle, the size of the front receptacle can be increased without increasing the overall length of the front receptacle, the forklift portion and the lift arm and the grip fingers. Increasing the capacity of the front receptacle is an advantage, because the vehicle operator can unload more residential trash cans in the front receptacle before needing to stop to empty the front receptacle in the main garbage hopper of the vehicle. The combined front receptacle of the present invention includes a front receptacle having an open box shape of receptacles generally used, with a base or bottom, four sides and a substantially open top. An elongated recess is formed laterally along the front side of the receptacle. A truck extension and its support structure are placed inside or partially inside the recess. The support structure of the truck extension generally includes a top guide and a bottom guide. Adjustment elements are provided in the upper and / or lower guides, so that the wear of the guides can be compensated. Ideally, the upper and lower guides are made of angled rails. The truck extension slides laterally along the upper and lower guides to extend to the "curb edge" side of the vehicle. In addition, the truck extension is preferably driven by a hydraulic cylinder. The forklift extension carries the lifting or lifting arm, which also carries the holding fingers, which actually attach to the trash can. The truck extension can be moved laterally with respect to the pickup vehicle, as well as with respect to the front receptacle. An upper guide and a lower guide, mounted in front of the combined receptacle movably support the truck extension. The lifting or lifting arm is pivotally coupled to the distal end of the truck extension and further carries the holding fingers (or lever arms) that actually grip around the trash can. Specifically, the clamping fingers attach to the garbage can around your body, then, the lifting arm 52/58 pivots to lift the trash can onto the side of the front receptacle and dumps the contents of the trash can into the front receptacle. The lateral movement of the truck extension moves in accordance with the lifting arm and the holding fingers outward to make the trash can sit on the edge of the sidewalk. In other words, the truck extension moves laterally until the grasping fingers touch or are near the trash can. Then, the holding or holding fingers close to grasp or hold the trash can. If necessary, the lifting arm can be lifted slightly in order to lift or remove the base of the trash can from the ground. Next, the truck extension is returned to its retracted position. The lifting arm then elevates the trash can and pivots it until its contents are discharged into the front receptacle or bucket. The lifting arm then returns the trash can to an almost vertical position and, the truck extension returns to the extended position, where it captures the trash can. At this point, the lifting arm places the trash can on the floor and the grip fingers pivot to open and release the trash can. All the elements of the garbage can management unit then return to 52/58 its normal or retracted position. A manifold unit is mounted in the front receptacle and is fluidly connected to a first fluid connection unit half and a second fluid connection unit half. A first coupling half of the connecting unit and a second coupling half of the connecting unit are connected to the collection truck for its removable connection with the respective connection units in the combined front receptacle. In another broad aspect of the present invention, the manifold unit is a single block manifold that supports and interconnects in fluid form with a plurality of proportion valves. A plurality of hydraulic control fluid lines are interconnected with the proportion valves to a plurality of actuators. The actuators are provided for the lateral movement of the truck unit, for the pivot of the lifting arm and for the clamping of the clamping fingers. A second plurality of hydraulic control lines fluidly interconnect the first and second halves of the connecting fluid connection unit with the manifold unit. In another broad aspect of the present invention, the manifold unit comprises a single block manifold 52/58 which interconnects fluidly with a plurality of solenoid-operated hydraulic ratio valves. An electrical connector in electrical connection with hydraulic proportion valves operated by solenoid is mounted on the front of the receptacle for connection to a second electrical connector in the collection vehicle. This electrical connection provides both electric power and control signals for the operation of the hydraulic ratio valves and, thus, the operation of the combined front receptacle. In another embodiment of the present invention, a latching device is coupled to the truck extension to hold the lifting arm while in the retracted position. In this way, the lifting arm can be secured in lowered or retracted position, while discharging the front receptacle in the main garbage receptacle of the garbage collection vehicle. The retaining device includes a reversible locking or locking member connected with either the forklift extension or the forward receptacle and a locking or securing post extending outwardly from the lift arm. The immobilization post fits within the reversible securing member when the lifting arm is in a lowered or retracted position, such that the locking member 52/58 reversible belaying can be ensured. In another broad aspect of the present invention, each of the clamping fingers has a generally opposite proximal portion that is engaged with the lifting arm. Each of these proximal portions are coupled through a lifting arm and extend laterally outward to a distal portion. The proximal portions pivot through a single plane between an open position and a closed position. However, the distal portions are oriented downward and upward so that they overlap in the closed position. In this way, the clamping fingers provide a proximal grip surface through a single plane and still overlap through their distal portions to allow engagement with a narrower or smaller diameter trash can. The invention, together with the additional features and advantages thereof, which were only summarized in the preceding paragraphs, will be more evident to those skilled in the art with reading the description of the preferred embodiments, which are later in this section. specification, taken together with the following drawings. 52/58 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a diagrammatic side view of a garbage collection vehicle for use with the combined front receptacle of the present invention; Figure 2 is a perspective view of a front receptacle combined with a boat lifting mechanism of the present invention, in accordance with the present invention; Figure 3 is a perspective view similar to that of Figure 2, in which the unloading action occurs; Figure 4 is a perspective view of the front receptacle combined with the can lifting mechanism according to the present invention; Figure 5 is a diagrammatic illustration of a front bucket or receptacle in accordance with the present invention; Figure 6 is a diagrammatic illustration of a variant of the front bucket or receptacle according to the present invention; Figure 7 is a simplified cross-sectional view of the forklift and lift arm extension of the embodiment shown in Figure 4; Figure 8 is a perspective view of the truck extension of Figure 7; 52/58 Figure 9 is a simplified cross-sectional view of the alternate version of the truck extension of Figure 4; Figure 10 is a perspective view of the alternate version of the truck extension as illustrated in Figure 9; Figure 11 is a perspective view of the front receptacle with the can elevator mechanism in accordance with another version of the present invention; Figure HA is an enlarged perspective view of the forklift and boom extension of Figure 11; Figure 11B is an enlarged view of the support member illustrated in Figure 11; Figure 11C is an enlarged view of the rear roller of Figure 11; Figure 12 is a sectional view of the front receptacle of the version of the present invention shown in Figure 11; Figure 13 is an end view of the truck extension of Figure 11; Figures 14A and 14B are partial perspective views of the truck extension and the lift arm of Figure 11 in the contracted and extended positions; Figure 15 is an illustration of the fingers 52/58 fasteners of the version of Figure 11; Figure 16 is a perspective view of the combined receptacle of Figure 11, wherein the lifting arm and the holding fingers are indicated by dotted lines; Figure 17 is an illustration of a portion of the combined receptacle of Figure 11, in which the lifting arm is indicated by dotted lines and is in the raised position; Figure 18 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the combined front receptacle in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In connection with Figures 1-4, a combined front garbage collection receptacle, including a front receptacle and a boat lifting mechanism in accordance with the present invention, will be described. Specifically, Figure 1 is a side view illustrating a typical garbage truck that will be used with the combined front receptacle in accordance with the present invention. The garbage collection vehicle is generally indicated by reference number 10. The garbage collection vehicle 10 is generally 52/58 known as a front or front loading garbage collection vehicle. This vehicle typically includes a cab 12 for the operator positioned forward and large tilt arms 14 that pivot at pivot point 28 and extend upwardly from the pivot point above the operator's cab 12 and toward the front of the vehicle . This design always allows access to the operator's cabin and is generally a security feature. The large tipping arms 14 are preferably operated by hydraulic energy. At the end of each overturning arm 44, a front or front load fork 16 extends forward. The main frame 30 of the vehicle is supported by wheels 26. At a short distance behind the operator's cabin 12, is the main receptacle or garbage hopper 18. The garbage hopper 18 includes an opening in the upper part thereof in order to allow the garbage to be discharged therein. The dashed lines 33 indicate the large tipping arms 14 in the unloading position. The compactor body 20 is located directly behind the garbage hopper 18. The end of the compactor body 20 is covered by an end cap 22 that articulates with a hinge 24 and opens to allow the garbage to be discharged into a dump. The front receptacle 32, is illustrated in 52/58 Figure 1 rests on the front fork 16 and is supported by the large tipping arms 14, as indicated by the arrows 36. The front receptacle 32 can be secured to the front forks 16 by a chain, by means of bolts inserted in the front fork. the forks, by hydraulic safety or by a multitude of other forms. The reference numeral 34 illustrates the front receptacle 32 in the discharge mode above the garbage hopper 18. Figures 2 and 3 show perspective views of an embodiment of a combined front receptacle 40 in accordance with the principles of the present invention, including the front receptacle 32 and a can lift mechanism 42. In particular, Figure 2 illustrates the situation in which the garbage can 38, such as a typical plastic or metal trash can, is first fastened, while Figure 3 illustrates the situation in which the can of garbage 38 is lifted and unloaded in the front receptacle 32. The combined front receptacle 40 includes the front receptacle (or bucket) 32 and the garbage can handling unit, in general, 42. (The can handling unit 42 of garbage for simplicity is illustrated in Figures 2 and 3. In Figure 4, described below, the garbage can handling unit 42 is illustrated with more 52/58 detail). Specifically, the garbage can handling unit 42 generally includes a pallet extension 44, a lift arm 46 and a pair of fastener fingers 48. Briefly, the front receptacle or bucket 32 has a front panel 56, side panels 57 and 58 , a rear panel 60 and a base or bottom 61. An open top portion allows for the discharge of the garbage it contains, the truck extension 44 is generally inserted in the recessed portion 54 of the front panel 56 of the front receptacle 32. The extension of wheelbarrow 44 has a proximal end 45 and a distal end 47 and is adapted for sliding movement in the lateral direction (as will be described later in detail). A lifting lift arm 46 is mounted on the distal end 47 of the truck extension 44 and pivots adjacent to the truck extension 44 for lifting and unloading the garbage can 38 in the front receptacle 32. The holding fingers 48 hold the Trash can 38 for lifting and unloading operation. Figure 3 illustrates the situation in which the garbage can 38 has been held by the fastening fingers 38, it has been lifted and is being unloaded by means of the lifting arm 46. It can be seen that the garbage 62 is falling from the can 38 towards the front receptacle or bucket 32. The lifting arm or 52/58 lift 46 then pivots back towards the normal or retracted position that returns to the garbage can 38 to its position near or near the edge of the stool 52. The clamping fingers 48 then open again and are released to the edge of garbage 38. The truck extension 44 then returns to its normal or fully retracted position or, even to a partially retracted position, removing the lifting arm 42 and the holding fingers 48, also, towards its retracted position. When the front receptacle 32 is completely filled with garbage, the large dump arms 14 carry the entire combo receptacle 40 above the operator's cab 12 and the converging-side awning 64, located above the operator's cab 12. The garbage can handling unit 42 can then be secured in the fully retracted position using a reversible insurance member (Figure 18). The garbage is then discharged into the garbage hopper 18, which is immediately behind the converging-side awning 64. Figure 4 shows a detailed illustration of the combined front receptacle garbage collection system 40. As described above, the combined front receptacle 40 generally includes a front receptacle (or bucket) 32, having a front panel 56, side panels 57 and 58 and a rear panel 52/58 60. Of course, it also includes a background or base panel, which can not be seen in this representation. A truck or pallet extension 44 is located in the recessed portion 54 of the forward receptacle 32. Specifically, the recessed portion 54 extends inwardly toward the interior of the forward receptacle 32 from the front panel 56 thereof. The truck 44 extends laterally in the recessed portion 54 and travels along the upper guide 66 and the lower guide 68, which are respectively mounted on the upper and lower portions of the recessed portion 54. The specific shapes of the guides of upper and lower end will be described later. A hydraulic cylinder 70 is mounted on the first end 72 of the forward receptacle 32 and is mounted on a second end 74 thereof to the truck extension 44. As the hydraulic cylinder 70 is forced to extend and retract under the hydraulic pressure supplied from the garbage collection vehicle, the truck extension 44 moves laterally along the upper and lower guides. The truck 44 includes a retracted position in which it lies substantially within the boundaries of the forward receptacle 32. In other words, in its retracted position (Figure 16), the truck extension 44 does not extend 52/58 substantially outwardly beyond any of the side panels 57 or 58. The lift arm 46 is mounted intermediate to the two opposite ends of the truck extension 44. Generally, it is preferable that the pivot 82 on which the lifting arm 46 is mounted on the truck extension 44 being slightly closer to the edge-side end of the extension truck stool 44 than to the opposite end of the edge side of the stool. The lifting arm 46 may include a side arm 76 which, in the retracted position, extends generally parallel to the truck extension 44. The side arm 76 is generally parallel to the plane of the front panel 56. The side extension 78 is it extends generally rearwardly from one end of the side arm 76, remote from the pivot 82. The lateral extension 78 is generally perpendicular to the lateral arm 76 and is also substantially parallel to the plane of the side panel 57. The bracket 80 extends outwardly from the arm 76 near the pivot 82. One end of the hydraulic cylinder 84 is connected to the bracket 80, while the opposite end thereof is connected to a bracket 86, located in the truck extension 44 and close to the opposite end of the side of the edge of the sidewalk. 52/58 As the hydraulic cylinder 84 extends and retracts, the side arm 76 of the lift arm 86 is forced to pivot about the pivot 82, thereby raising a garbage load that will be discharged to the front receptacle 32. The indicated grip fingers in general form by reference numeral 48, they include an actuation mechanism 88, which is mounted on the lateral extension 78 of the lifting arm 46. In addition, the clamping fingers 48 may include individual fastening elements 90, each having rollers 94 or contact members at the end of each fastening element 90. The individual fastening elements 90, 92 are attached to the drive mechanism (preferably a hydraulic drive mechanism), such that the hydraulic mechanism extends or retracts and pivots to the individual fastening elements 90, 92 to open and release a trash can or close to hold a boto do basui . The hydraulic control lines 134 (Figure 4), all can be connected with compatible lines of the same garbage collection vehicle 10. These connections can include couplings of the quick connection type and allow all hydraulic actuators of the combined front receptacle 40 to be operated and controlled from inside the operator's cab 12. In this way, it is possible to carry out the necessary garbage collection without the driver leaving the operator's cabin. The fork support members 96 are provided on the outer side of the side panels 57 and 58 to receive therein the front forks 16 of the large tilt arms 14. The fork support members 96 may include slots or channels , as shown or may include any connection method, as contemplated and will be understood by those skilled in the art. Figures 5 and 6 illustrate two different versions of the recessed portion 54 that is inserted in the front panel 56 of the combined front receptacle 40. It can be seen that the truck extension 44 is also on the inner side of a plane of the front panel 56. As illustrated in Figure 5, the front panel 56 has a recessed portion 54 inserted inwardly of the front panel 56 into portions of the opposite side panels 57 and 58. The recessed portion 54 includes generally rectangular inserts 98 and an insert portion. Semi-cylindrical 100. As can be seen from Figure 4, the rectangular insert portion provides space for lateral movement of the truck extension 44. In addition, the insert portion 52/58 semicylindrical 100 provides additional space for the hydraulic cylinder 70 (see Figure 4), which is internal to the truck extension 44. In other words, the hydraulic cylinder 70 is disposed or located towards the interior of the combined front receptacle 40, with respect to the truck extension 44. As can be clearly seen from Figure 4, and from Figure 5, when the truck extension 44 is inserted into the recessed portion 54, it is essentially inside the front panel 56 of the front receptacle combined 40. The prior art devices use a type of arm or truck extension that has them placed outside the front panel or the side panel of the combined receptacle. By inserting the truck extension 44 of the present invention, either partially or completely inside the front panel 56, or in other words, moving the front panel 56 towards the front so that it is external to the truck extension 44, it can obtaining a greater internal volume of the combined front receptacle 40, without increasing the overall length of the combined receptacle. In accordance with the above, the combined front receptacle 40 can discharge more garbage cans 38, before it needs to be discharged into the garbage bin 18 of the garbage collection vehicle.

Because the combined front receptacle 40 contains more garbage, fewer stops are required to discharge the contents of the combined front receptacle 40 and, thus, have a more efficient and less expensive operation. In addition, because the truck extension 44 is inserted within the interior of the front panel 56, an additional safety advantage is obtained. This is because it offers less exposure, decreasing potential injuries. Also, because the truck extension 44 is inserted into the interior of the front panel 56, it is maintained in a cleaner state, since garbage fragments are less likely to fall into the working mechanism of the truck extension 44. Figure 6 is similar to Figure 5 but shows only a partial view of the front receptacle 32 of the combined receptacle 40. In this version of the front receptacle 32, the recessed portion 54, which is inserted into the interior of the front receptacle 32, is comprised of only of a rectangular insert portion 102. Since there is no corresponding semicylindrical insert portion 100, as in Figure 5, the version of Figure 6 provides an even greater capacity than that of Figure 5. The recessed portion 54 of the rectangular portion 102 of Figure 6 will be further described with 52/58 with respect to Figures 8 and 10. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the truck extension 44 located in the recessed portion 54. The truck extension 44 is supported by upper and lower guides 66 and 68, respectively . As can be clearly seen in Figure 4, the front panel 56 of the combined front receptacle 40 has a recessed portion 54 that includes rectangular insert portions 98 and a semi-cylindrical insert portion 100. The upper and lower guides 66 and 68 have the same shape of angle rails. In the upper part of the lower guide 68, a wear plate 104 is preferably used. As long as it is not necessary, it is easier to simply replace the wear plate 104 than the lower guide 68, when necessary. The truck extension 44 is inserted into the interior of the plane of the front panel 56 of the front receptacle 32. An advantage is also gained by positioning the truck extension arm so that it is partially inserted into the interior of the plane of the front panel 56. The structure of the truck extension 44 is illustrated both in Figure 7 and Figure 8. Figure 8, while not necessarily to scale, illustrates the construction of the truck extension 44. The truck extension 44 is constituted from a tube 52/58 of upper box 108 and a lower angle rail 110. The box tube 108 and the lower angle rail 110, substantially parallel, are joined by supporting posts 112. Additionally, a support panel 114 is provided with a opening 116 in which it is located to pivot 82 and by means of which it is supported. The wear plates 106 can also be used in the upper part of the case tube 108. At the interface between the upper guide 66 and the case tube 108 (or wear plate 106), and the interface between the lower guide 68 ( or wear plate 104) and lower angle rail 110, it is preferable that a type of grease is used to provide the lubrication necessary for movement. In addition, as illustrated in Figure 7, the bracket 80 is mounted on the pivot 82 and supports the side arm 76 of the lift arm 46. The semi-cylindrical insert 100 of the recessed portion 54 provides the necessary space for the hydraulic cylinder 72 (see also Figure 4). Preferably, the edge-side end of the hydraulic cylinder bench 72 is mounted on a support post 12 of the truck extension 44, by brackets 118. The "rail-angle" type of the suspension system incorporated as part of the truck extension 44 is advantageous in this type of application, 52/58 because it is very strong, self-aligning, self-cleaning and, generally, without problems. In addition, standardized sizes of structural angle can be used. The wear plates 104 and 106 can be connected either to the load carrying rail or to the support rail or both, to reduce friction and increase the life of the truck extension 44. These wear plates 104 and 106, can include strips of generally low friction material that are screwed, riveted, adhered or connected in some other way to the rails. Preferably, the wear plates 104 and 106 cover the entire bearing surface of the rails and are at least 0.125 inches thick. Additionally, it should be noted that a very strong bearing surface is provided by a wear plate or rail 104, 106, which bears against a rail or other wear plate. This provides a large bearing or support surface area and, thus, a very strong suspension device and without problems for the extension of the truck 44. Additionally, adjustment screws 120 are provided on the underside of the lower guide 68, in order to support the adjustment of the lower guide 58. This allows minor adjustments to be made for wear or other reasons in order to provide accurate operation without having to change to wear plates 119 52/58 or to the lower guides 68. Of course, the adjustment screws may be provided in the upper guide 66 or both. Figure 9 illustrates the truck extension 44 in accordance with another aspect of the present invention. The structure of the truck extension, denoted 44 ', is slightly different from the truck extension 44 as shown in Figure 7, and is also shown in Figure 10. In Figure 9, the recessed portion 54 extends inward from the front panel 56 of the combined front receptacle 40. In the aspect illustrated in Figure 9, the rectangular insert portion 102 of the recessed portion 54 is smaller than that illustrated in Figure 7, since the appearance of the Figure 9 does not have a semi-cylindrical insert portion. As illustrated in Figure 10, the truck extension 44 'is composed of a gable portion 122, the side portions 124, the bottom rail portion 126 and the end portions 128. An opening 130 is provided in the walls side 132 to receive pivot 82, to support the lift arm 46. As illustrated in Figure 10, the truck extension structure 44 'is more a monocoque type structure in which the surface carries the load, instead of the internal structure. This allows the cylinder 52/58 hydraulic 70 'is located inside the truck extension 44', rather than closer to the interior of the combined front receptacle 40 than the same truck extension. Of course, this explains the smaller insert portion and increases the trash capacity of the combined front receptacle 40. As illustrated in Figure 9, similar to Figure 7, the lower guide 68 is provided with wear plates 104. the upper guide 66 is provided as the upper support of the truck extension 44 '. The upper wear plates 106 can be added to the top of the gable portion 122 in order to provide the replaceable wear structure and a frictionless surface. As with Figure 7, Figure 9 also illustrates brackets 80 and side arm 76, as well as adjustment screws 120. The operation of this garbage collection system or, of the combined front receptacle 40, including to the front receptacle 32 having the can lift mechanism 40, can be understood in view of the figures and, more specifically, considering Figures 2-4. Since the operator of the garbage collection vehicle 10 drives along a road or a route 50, the individual residential trash cans 38 are 52/58 normally placed near edge 52 of the sidewalk. The operator of the collection vehicle 10, stops it beside the garbage can 38 (see Figure 2). By means of the hydraulic valves and controls in the operator's cab 12 or, alternatively, in the same combined front receptacle 44", the operator extends the hydraulic cylinder 70, thereby moving the truck extension 44, together with the lifting arm 46 and fastening fingers 48 near the edge of the stool, and the trash can 38. The operator opens the hydraulic actuating mechanism 88 of the fastening fingers 48 to allow them to open.The fastening fingers 48 surround the trash can 38 when the truck extension 44 is further extended and moved to the appropriate position as shown, the operator can then close the individual fastening elements 90, 92 of the grip fingers 48. Once attached, the operator then extends (or retracts) to the hydraulic cylinder 84, causing the lift arm 46 to pivot about the pivot 82. As illustrated in Figure 3, when the lift arm 46 p When the trash can 38 is empty, the operator reverses the action in the hydraulic cylinder 84, causing the lift arm 46 to pivot. 52/58 back in the opposite direction, thus returning to the trash can 38 to its position near the edge 52 of the stool. When the garbage can 38 sits on the ground, then the operator can operate the drive mechanism 88, by opening the individual fastening elements 90 and 92 of the clamping fingers 48, releasing the garbage can 38. Then, the hydraulic cylinder 70 can contract, causing the truck extension 44 to return to its retracted position, when this is done, the operator of the garbage collection vehicle can then move to the next house to pick up the garbage from the next trash can. When a full charge is obtained in the front receptacle 32, it is then discharged to the garbage hopper 18. As can be seen, from the above, the particularities of the present invention, allow the collection of garbage is made more efficiently and, more safely, thus becoming a great advantage for any municipality or private service that collects garbage. A variation of the invention described above will now be described with reference to Figures 11-17. In any case in which elements and similar parts are shown, the same reference numbers as in the previous figures will be used. 52/58 Figure 11 shows a perspective view of a combined front receptacle denoted as 40"and including a front receptacle 32 with a can lift mechanism 49 in accordance with the present invention. front receptacle 32 has a rear panel 60, side panels 57 and 58 and a front panel 56. The truck extension, denoted 44"in this embodiment, is generally similar to the truck extension 44 'as shown in Figures 9 and 10. The truck extension 44"of the present embodiment is also illustrated in Figures HA, 13, 14A and 14B A reinforcing plate 142 is provided to simply reinforce the end of the truck extension. Figure 11, the upper guide 66 and the lower guide 68, are similar to the guides shown in Figure 4. The truck extension 44"is laterally displaced in the same way as the carriage extension. Figure 44 of Figure 4. In other words, this is operated by a hydraulic cylinder. Of course other motor devices can be used. The hydraulic cylinder for moving the truck extension 44"is located inside the body of the truck extension, similar to the arrangement shown in Figure 9, with respect to the truck extension 44 '. screws 52/58 of adjustment 120 with lower guide 68 (or upper guide 66) of this version. The truck extension 44"does not have the same opening 130 as shown in Figure 10 but, instead, has a support member 136 that is mounted on the front side of the truck extension 44" in the manner of brackets of support at 138. Support members 136 extend laterally along a portion of front side 135 of support member 136. Figure HA is an enlarged portion of an area of Figure 11, generally designated by arrow A Figure 11B is an enlarged portion of an area of Figure 11, generally designated by arrow B. Figure 11C is an enlargement of the area of Figure 11, indicated generally by arrow C. Support member 136 is also illustrated in Figure 11B, with a hydraulic cylinder 84 'mounted on top thereof. As illustrated in Figure 11, the hydraulic cylinder 84 'is mounted, at one end, on the support member 136 and, at the other end thereof, to a pivot bracket 134. The pivot bracket 134 pivots in a pivot point 146 at one end of the support member 136. The hydraulic cylinder 134 is attached to the pivot bracket 144 at a pivot point 148. The pivot bracket 144 has an arm 150 extending downwardly, 52/58 connected thereto and from which a side extension 78 is additionally connected, as with the version illustrated in Figure 4. The side extension 78 extends generally rearwardly from one end of the arm 150 remote from the point of pivot 148. The side extension 78 is generally perpendicular to the arm 150 and is also generally parallel to the side panel 57. A mounting bracket 152 is provided for mounting the side extension 178 fixedly to the arm 150. A deformation release plate 154 (see Figure HA) is a part of the mounting bracket 152 and provides for the release of the deformation at the specific joint between the arm 150 and the end of the side extension 78 and the mounting bracket 152. As will be discussed below with Further detail, in Figure 11, a front roller 156 serves as a frictionless or anti-friction bearing forward and a rear roller 158 serves as a bearing anti-friction rear. Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of an alternative version of the front bucket or receptacle 32 '. Specifically, in Figure 12, the front bucket 32 'has a rear panel 60, side panels 57 and 58 and a bottom or bottom panel 59. The fork supports 96 are provided on opposite sides of the front receptacle 32'. A peculiarity 52/58 of the front receptacle 32 'is a bulged portion indicated by the reference numeral 160. This bulged portion is constituted by an extension portion 162 which is a lateral extension of the rear panel 60, a side portion side inclined outwardly. 164, an inwardly inclined lateral portion 166, a vertical portion 168 that connects the outwardly inclined lateral portion 164 and the inwardly inclined lateral portion 166, and an extension 170 of the front panel 56 (see Figure 11). This bulged portion 160 which generally extends the side panel 57 outwards, creates additional space inside the front receptacle 32 '. In this way, the capacity of the front receptacle 32 'is increased, thereby increasing the efficiency of the garbage collection capacity of the present invention. An additional benefit of the bulged portion of the front receptacle 32 'can be seen with respect to Figure 16. In Figure 16, the clamping fingers 48 are illustrated by dotted lines. The clamping fingers 48 are in their fully retracted position. It should be noted that the clamping fingers 48 are sheltered or sheltered substantially below the bulged portion 160. In this way, when retracted, the clamping fingers 48 are substantially out of the way in 52/58 a position that does not interfere with other activities that may occur when the clamping fingers 48 are in their fully retracted position. The front roller 156 is illustrated in Figures 11, 14A, 14B, 13 and 16. Figure 13 is a simplified end view of the truck extension 44"and the unit around it, in Figure 13, a guide upper 66 and the front roller 156 (as well as the lower guide 68, hidden in this view behind the front roller 156) supports between these the truck extension 44". The support member 136 is located on the front side 135 of the truck extension 44"and is supported by the support brackets 138. The wear plates 104 are illustrated in the upper part and the wear plates 106 are illustrated in FIG. lower part of the truck extension 44". The front roller 156 functions as an anti-friction bearing and is located as best seen in Figure 16, at the side end closest to the lift arm 46 and to the grip fingers 48 of the lower guide 68. The mounting structure 172 which allows the front roller 156 to rotate about an axis, is fixedly mounted to the body of the front receptacle 32 'and, does not move when the truck extension 44"moves laterally. 52/58 front roller 156 serves as a strong bearing for any downward load exerted on the 44"truck extension when capturing a residential trash can, while functioning as a strong bearing, because this is a roller, the roller Front 156 also works to decrease the friction between the bearing and the 44"truck extension, and, thus, increases the operating efficiency of the device. The rear roller 158 functions as a rear anti-friction bearing. The rear roller is illustrated in Figure 11 and Figure 11C. The rear roller 158 is supported rotatably by the rear roller support 174. The rear roller support 174 is fixedly attached to one end of the truck extension 44"which is remote from the lift arm 46 and the grip fingers 48. Thus, when the truck extension 44" moves laterally, the rear roller 158 moves with the truck extension 44"and rests against the lower portion of the upper guide 66. When the gripper fingers and the lifting arm capture a trash can, the rear roller 158 acts as an antifriction bearing with with respect to the upper guide 66. The front roller 156 and the rear roller 158 can be made of metal or, of a hard rubber or, of 52/58 any other appropriate material. While this version of the present invention uses a front roller and a rear roller, it is possible to use multiple front rollers and / or multiple rear rollers. Additional rollers can be provided in the upper level, and additional rollers can be provided in the lower level. The front roller 156 and the rear roller 158 serve to reduce the friction between the upper and lower guides 66 and 68, and the bearing portions of the truck extension 44. "Figures 14A and 14B illustrate the operation of the lift arm 150. when the 44"truck extension extends, as when you are lifting a trash can. In Figure 14A, the truck extension 44"extends." The hydraulic cylinder 84 'is fully extended, such that the pivot bracket 144 rests on the stop 176. When the trash can is held by the grip fingers, the hydraulic cylinder 84 'contracts, thereby causing the pivot bracket 144 to pivot about the pivot point 146. This raises the arm 150, and, accordingly, the side extension 78 and the grip fingers and the canister of residential waste secured in this manner discharges the garbage into the front receptacle 32 'When the garbage is discharged into the front receptacle 32', the hydraulic cylinder 84 ' 52/58 then expands causing the arm 150 to return to its lower position, thus returning to the empty residential trash can towards the position where it was captured. This action is also illustrated in Figures 16 and 17, where the pivot bracket 144 is indicated by dashed lines. Figures 11 and 15 illustrate the clamping fingers 48 which are mounted on the lateral extension 78. Individual fastening elements 90 and 92 are provided, which are opposed to each other and are preferably operated by hydraulic actuation. A clamping surface 178, which is preferably made of a resilient and durable material, such as a plastic or rubber, is fixed at the extreme mounting points 180 and at the central mounting points 182. This construction allows that when the fastening elements 90, 92 are closed, the garbage cans are securely fastened to discharge the garbage in the front receptacle. Of course other arrangements and materials can be used on the clamping surface 178, as those skilled in the art can contemplate. Referring now in particular to Figure 15, the individual fastening elements 90 and 92 can be configured to interconnect with each other, due to the 52/58 pointed or conical portions 91 and 93. The individual fastening element 90 is narrowed or reduced in order to have an open area in the upper portion thereof, while the individual fastening element 92 is narrowed or reduced to have an open portion in the lower portion of it. In this way, the reduced portions 91 and 93 are interleaved or meshed with each other in order to allow stable holding of the trash can. Referring now to Figure 18, a variant of the invention described above will now be described. An alternative embodiment of a combined front receptacle 200 in accordance with the principles of the present invention includes, a front receptacle 202 and a can lift mechanism 204, as shown in Figure 18, the front receptacle 202 having a rear panel 206, side panels 208 and 210 and a front panel 212. In this embodiment, the front receptacle 202 may be identical to those of the previously described embodiments. A truck extension denoted as 214 in this embodiment is generally similar to the 44"truck extension as shown in Figure 11. Also, as described in the previous embodiments, at least one upper guide 2.16 and at least a lower guide 218 are mounted in the front receptacle 202 and support 52/58 movably to the truck extension 214. Also, as previously described, the upper guide 216 and the lower guide 218 may comprise any variety of guides, rollers, wear plates or the like and in any amount as appropriate. necessary to support the described truck extension 214, including the boat lifting mechanism 204 and a completely filled or loaded trash can. A lift arm 220 can be pivotally coupled to the truck extension 214 and a plurality of grip fingers 222 operatively connected to the lift arm 220, such that the grip fingers 222 can extend, pivot to the open and closed positions and engage with a trash can as shown and described previously. A manifold unit 224 is mounted in the front receptacle 202 and fluidly connected with a first fluid connection unit half 226 and a second fluid connection unit half 228. Alternatively, the manifold unit 224 can be connected to the truck extension 214. A first coupling half of the connection unit 226a and a second coupling half of the connection unit 228a are connected or attached to the collection truck for the removable connection with their respective connection units 52/58 226 and 228 in the combined front receptacle 200. The first and second coupling halves 226a and 228a of the connecting unit are preferably connected to a plurality of high pressure fluid lines for connection to a pressure source of fluid. Preferably, this fluid pressure source is a hydraulic power supply system in the refuse collection vehicle and is interconnected with the first and second coupling halves 226a and 228a of the connection unit, by means of hoses or hydraulic lines. The use of hydraulics in garbage collection vehicles will not be discussed further, since their use is understood by those skilled in the art. The first and second halves of the fluid connection unit 226 and 228 can be connected in fluid form to the manifold unit 224, by means of pressure-bearing lines 230. Preferably, these lines 230 can be hydraulic hoses dimensioned sufficiently to Support the hydraulic cylinders and actuators as previously described for the previous modalities. In a preferred embodiment, the manifold unit 224 can be a single piece or a single block is connected to the front panel 212. In this way, the manifold 224 can be easily accessed and will not be damaged 52/58 on the front of the garbage collection truck. An indentation or recess 232 can be formed inside the front panel 212 to support and protect the manifold unit 224. The indentation 230, as shown in Figure 18, can support the manifold unit 224 in a fully inserted position. or in a partially inserted position. Alternatively, the manifold unit 224 can only be mounted anywhere in the front receptacle 202 or even in the truck extension 214. A unique feature of the present embodiment, includes the use of minimal interconnections between the garbage collection vehicle and the combined front receptacle 200. In a preferred embodiment, these interconnections may include an electrical interconnection 234 and a pair of hydraulic lines 230. The hydraulic lines 230, as previously described, interconnect the manifold unit 224 with the first and second halves. second 226 and 228 of the fluid connection unit. In this way, the hydraulic lines 230 preferably include a high pressure hydraulic supply line and a lower pressure hydraulic return line. The hydraulic lines 230 may be interconnected with the manifold unit 224 using threaded connections or any other method as is known to those 52/58 experienced in the art. The manifold unit 224 may contain a plurality of hydraulic valves 236. Alternatively, manifold 224 may house a plurality of pneumatic valves, and in this configuration, hydraulic lines 230 would be replaced with high pressure pneumatic lines. In a preferred embodiment, each actuator or hydraulic cylinder as previously described for the combined front receptacle 200 and the previous embodiments is controlled by a hydraulic ratio valve 236 operated by solenoid. This type of hydraulic valve 236 allows an operator to control both the direction and speed of the actuator. Preferably, these hydraulic valves 236 will be threadable in the manifold unit 224 and the solenoid operators will require low voltage electricity that can be supplied from the garbage collection vehicle as will be described later. The manifold unit 224 is also fluidly coupled with a plurality of hydraulic lines 230 which are interconnected with each of the actuators. In this way, the operation of the truck extension 214, the can elevator mechanism 204 and the clamping fingers 222, as previously described, can be controlled by the use of three actuators. In this 52/58 configuration, each actuator would require two hydraulic lines 230 which would be directed towards manifold unit 224 and would be fluidly connected with at least one hydraulic valve 236. An additional pair of hydraulic lines 230, would interconnect with the unit of multiple 224, with the hydraulic supply of the garbage collection system, as previously described. The manifold unit 224 may be provided with a cover, screen or other protective device (not shown) to prevent unauthorized tampering, to protect it from garbage or other protection. In a preferred embodiment, the cover comprises only a sheet of plastic or rubber that is connected to the front panel 212. The electrical interconnection 234, which preferably includes a first electrical connector, in electrical connection with the manifold unit 224 and, more preferably , the solenoid operators in the hydraulic valves 236 and a second electrical connector in connection with the refuse collector vehicle. In this configuration, the refuse collector vehicle can provide the electrical power supply, such as a 12 volt supply with the manifold unit 224 for driving the solenoid-operated hydraulic valves 236 and any other systems that 52/58 require electricity. In addition, electrical interconnection 234 can send electrical signals to control hydraulic valves 236 operated by solenoid. Preferably, the electric pickup vehicle may be adapted with a multi-axis operator mechanism 237 to operatively control the ratio 236 hydraulic valves. Alternatively, the multi-axis operator mechanism 237 may be mounted in the combined front receptacle 200. This multi-axis operator mechanism 237, which is preferably a control lever, would allow an operator to easily control the operation of all hydraulic actuators or cylinders, while still being within the safety of the cab of the vehicle. trash. In addition to the actuators, which preferably are the hydraulic cylinders as previously described, a retaining device or a securing mechanism 238 may be provided to retain the booster mechanism 204 in the normal or fully retracted position. This retaining device 238, which is preferably a reversible securing device, is preferably mounted on the truck extension 214 and is hydraulically actuated. However, the securing member 238 can also be actuated 52/58 electrically, pneumatically driven or actuated by any other means as is known to those of skill in the art. A short pole, hoop or other connecting structure 240 may be connected to the boat lifting mechanism 204 for connection to the securing member 238. Preferably, the connecting structure 240 is a short pole which is welded to the lifting mechanism 204 canister, as shown in Figure 18. In this way, the securing member 238 can secure the can lift mechanism 204 in the fully retracted position, such that the combined front canister 200 remains retracted during discharge or any other operations. In addition, the security member 238 provides additional security. Preferably, the clamping fingers 222 may be interconnected with the elevator mechanism 204. boat. As previously described, each of the clamping fingers 222 is pivotable to grip or hold a garbage container (not shown). In this embodiment, each of the clamping fingers 242 has a generally opposite proximal portion 224 coupled to the lift arm 220 and extending outwardly to a distal portion 246. When actuated, the proximal portions 244 rotate or pivot through a only flat 52/58 between an open position and a closed position. In this configuration, the proximal portions 244 of each fastening finger 222 contact the trash can through a single plane or a straight line. In the distal portion 246 of each fastener finger, it is oriented such that it bends or reduces downwardly or, alternatively upwardly, with respect to the proximal portion 244. In this configuration, the distal portions 246 of each fastener finger 222 can overlap or mesh as shown in Figure 15. This overlap or mesh provides a more secure grip and also prevents rotation of the trash can within the grip fingers 222. A flexible contact member 248 may be provided along each one. of the holding fingers 222. Preferably, the flexible contact member 248 is a relatively rigid plastic that is flexible enough to avoid crushing or otherwise damaging the trash can. Further, in the preferred form, the flexible contact member 248 is connected to the distal portion 246. In this manner, the proximal portion 244 may be adapted with a flexible element as previously described to attach to the trash can, and the portion distal 246 may be adapted with the flexible contact member 248 made of rigid plastic to prevent wear as well as to provide a safer grip surface. The plastic may include polyester, polyethylene or any other hard and durable plastic and must be at least 0.125 inches thick. The combined front receptacle 200 of the present invention can ideally be connected to a front-loading garbage collector vehicle, having a pair of front fork members (not shown) when moving the garbage vehicle forward, such that each fork moves adjacent to a fork support member 250 in the front receptacle 202. Preferably, there is a fork support member 250 connected to each of the side panels 208 and 210, similar to the previously described embodiments. The front forks are then moved towards the fork support members 250. After securing the combined front receptacle 200 with the garbage collection vehicle as previously described, the hydraulic connection units 226 and 228 can be interconnected with the coupling units. 226a and 226b. This step provides hydraulic power to the combined front receptacle 200 and, preferably, includes no more than the interconnection of the pair of fluid connection units 226 and 228. The interconnection unit 52/58 234, which can be a fast electrical connection unit, is then connected between the garbage collection truck and the combined front receptacle 200 to provide electrical power. The combined front receptacle 200 is now ready for operation. With the simplified interconnection requirements of the present embodiment, the combined front receptacle 200 is ideally suited for emptying both garbage cans and conventional garbage bins. In this way, the garbage collection vehicle can be connected to the combined front receptacle 200 and used to discharge or empty garbage cans as previously described. When a conventional garbage bin or other garbage container is found, the combined front receptacle 200 can be disconnected simply by reversing the interconnection steps previously discussed and the garbage collection truck removed from the fork support members 250. The combined front receptacle 200 it can be placed on the ground as needed and even be provided with surfaces of supports that engage with the ground. This type of operation can become more common as condominiums, apartments or other types of common housing units interspersed with typical single-family residential neighborhoods. further, this fast interconnecting and connecting capability of the present combined front receptacle 200 allows a single garbage collection truck to serve both residential and commercial customers. Trash bins and other trash bins can be unloaded as known to those skilled in the art. Although specific forms of embodiments of the present invention have been described above and are illustrated in the accompanying drawings in order to be more clearly understood, the foregoing description was made by way of example and not as limiting the scope of the present invention. . It is contemplated that various obvious modifications for someone of ordinary skill in the art could be made without deviating from the scope of the invention, which will be determined by the following claims. 2/58

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1. CLAIMS: 1. A combined front receptacle for collecting garbage with a front-loading garbage collection vehicle, comprising: a front garbage receptacle receptacle, engageable with front forks of the front-loading garbage collection vehicle and having a bottom, a rear panel, two side panels, a front panel and an open top to receive garbage in it; a garbage can handling unit for attaching and unloading a residential trash can in the front receptacle, the garbage can handling unit will be mounted on the front panel and inserted at least partially into the interior of the panel plane Forward. The combined front receptacle according to claim 1, wherein the garbage can handling unit includes at least one truck extension, laterally displaceable with respect to the vehicle. The combined front receptacle according to claim 2, wherein the truck extension is inserted on the inner side of the plane of the front panel. The combined front receptacle according to claim 3, wherein the garbage can handling unit also includes: 52/58 a) a lifting arm, pivotably connected to the forklift extension, and b) grip fingers operatively connected to the lift arm, the grip fingers are engageable with a trash can. The combined front receptacle according to claim 4, wherein the garbage can handling unit includes an upper guide and a lower guide, the upper and lower guides are mounted on the front panel and support the forklift extension between them. for the movement of lateral displacement between these. The combined front receptacle according to claim 5, wherein the upper and lower guides are angled rails, oriented in such a way that the corner portions thereof face upwards. The combined front receptacle according to claim 3, wherein the garbage can handling unit includes a hydraulic cylinder, one end is mounted on the front receptacle and the other end is mounted on the forklift extension, to cause movement of lateral displacement of the truck extension when the hydraulic cylinder contracts or expands. 8. The combined front receptacle according to 52/58 claim 7, wherein the hydraulic cylinder is located in the interior of the truck extension, in the direction of the interior of the front receptacle, in a semi-cylindrical insert portion. The combined front receptacle according to claim 7, wherein the hydraulic cylinder is mounted inside the truck extension. The combined front receptacle according to claim 9, wherein the hydraulic cylinder is located at a lower portion of the truck extension, below a pivot opening for a pivot of the lift arm. The combined front receptacle according to claim 9, wherein the forklift extension substantially has a monocoque structure. The combined front receptacle according to claim 5, wherein one of the upper and lower guides includes an adjustment means for adjusting the wear. The combined front receptacle according to claim 12, wherein the lower guides include the adjustment means. The combined front receptacle according to claim 13, wherein the adjustment means includes adjustment screws located on the underside of the lower guide. The combined front receptacle according to claim 2, wherein the hydraulic lines for controlling the truck extension have quick disconnect connections and do not include control valves, thereby allowing the control valves to be resident within the interior of the garbage collection vehicle. 16. A combined front receptacle for collecting garbage with a front-loading garbage collection vehicle, comprising: a front receptacle for garbage, engageable with front forks of the front-loading garbage collection vehicle and having a bottom, a panel rear, two side panels, a front panel and an open top to receive garbage in it; and a garbage can handling unit, for securing and unloading a trash can in the front receptacle, the garbage can handling unit includes: a) a forklift extension movably lateral to the vehicle, the forklift extension It will be supported in a displaceable way by means of an upper guide and a lower guide, mounted in the front receptacle, where the upper guides 52/58 are angled rails oriented in such a way that the corner portions are oriented upwards. b) a lifting arm, pivotably connected to the forklift extension, and c) grip fingers operatively connected to the lift arm, the grip fingers are engageable with a residential trash can. The combined front receptacle according to claim 16, wherein the truck extension is inserted on the inner side of the front panel plane. The combined front receptacle according to claim 17, wherein the garbage can handling unit includes a hydraulic cylinder, one end is mounted on the receptacle and the other end is mounted on the fork extension, to cause movement of the container. lateral displacement of the truck extension when the hydraulic cylinder contracts or expands. The combined front receptacle according to claim 18, wherein the hydraulic cylinder is located in the interior of the truck extension, in the direction of the interior of the front receptacle, in a semi-cylindrical insert portion. The combined front receptacle according to claim 18, wherein the hydraulic cylinder is mounted inside the truck extension. 21. The combined front receptacle according to claim 20, wherein the hydraulic cylinder is located in a lower portion of the truck extension, below a pivot opening for a pivot for the lift arm. 22. The combined front receptacle according to claim 21, wherein the forklift extension substantially has a monocoque structure. The combined front receptacle according to claim 16, wherein one of the upper and lower guides includes an adjustment means for adjusting the wear. The combined front receptacle according to claim 23, wherein the lower guides include the adjustment means. The combined front receptacle according to claim 24, wherein the adjustment means includes adjustment screws located on the underside of the lower guide. 26. The combined front receptacle according to claim 16 and, further comprising a plurality of disconnectable hydraulic lines for controlling the truck extension, the hydraulic lines extend from the garbage collection vehicle. 27. A combined front receptacle for 52/58 garbage collection with a front-loading garbage collection vehicle, comprising: a front receptacle for garbage can, attachable with front forks of the front-loading garbage collection vehicle and having a bottom, a rear panel, two panels lateral, a front panel and an upper part open to receive garbage therein; a garbage can handling unit for attaching and unloading a garbage can in the front receptacle, the garbage can handling unit includes: a) a pallet extension laterally movable with respect to the vehicle, the pallet extension will be supported in a displaceable manner by an upper and a lower guide, mounted in the front receptacle, wherein a first antifriction bearing is provided to support the truck extension, b) a lift arm, pivotally connected to the truck extension, and c) grip fingers operatively connected to the lift arm, the grip fingers are engageable with a residential trash can. 28. The combined front receptacle according to claim 27, further comprising a second 52/58 anti-friction bearing provided to support the truck extension. 29. The combined front receptacle according to claim 28, wherein at least one of the first or second anti-friction bearing is a roller. 30. The combined front receptacle according to claim 29, wherein the upper and lower guides are angled rails, oriented in such a way that the corner portions are oriented upwards. The combined front receptacle according to claim 30, wherein the forklift extension has upper and lower bearing surfaces that are complementary to the upper and lower guides, respectively, and wherein the fork extension nests between the upper and lower guides . 32. The combined front receptacle according to claim 31, wherein the rollers have a complementary shape on the angled rails, such that the rollers rest in rolling form against a lower side of an angled rail. 33. The combined front receptacle according to claim 31, wherein the first roller is fixed to the front receptacle, such that the lower bearing surface of the trolley extension abuts the first roller and is displaceable therewith. 52/58 34. The combined front receptacle according to claim 33, wherein the first roller is fixed to the front receptacle at a location near one end of the lower guide closest to the lift arm. 35. The combined front receptacle according to claim 31, wherein the second antifriction bearing is a roller and is fixed to the truck extension, such that the second roller rests on the upper guide and is displaceable therewith. 36. The combined front receptacle according to claim 35, wherein the second roller is fixed to the truck extension at one end thereof away from the lift arm. 37. The combined front receptacle according to claim 36, wherein the side panel of the front receptacle, closest to the lift arm, has a bulging portion that extends outwardly. 38. The combined front receptacle according to claim 36, wherein a support member is mounted on the front side of the truck extension. 39. The combined front receptacle according to claim 38, wherein the lifting arm is supported on the support member by means of a pivot bracket. 52/58 40. The combined front receptacle according to claim 39, wherein the lifting arm includes a downwardly angled arm connected to the pivot bracket and a lateral extension mounted at a remote end of the pivot bracket and generally perpendicular to the pivot bracket. the same. 41. The combined front receptacle according to claim 40, wherein the lifting arm further includes a strain relief release plate that connects with the arm angled downwardly with the lateral extension. 42. The combined front receptacle according to claim 36, wherein the clamping fingers include individual and opposite clamping elements. 43. The combined front receptacle according to claim 42, wherein the individual fastening elements are interleaved with each other in a fully closed position. 44. The combined front receptacle according to claim 43, wherein the individual clamping members each have a resilient clamping surface for clamping between them to a residential trash can. 45. The combined front receptacle according to claim 44, wherein the clamping surfaces 52/58 are fixed at each end at an internal point of the individual fastening members. 46. The combined front receptacle according to claim 45, wherein the clamping surfaces are also fixed at a mid point thereof to the individual clamping members. 47. A combined forward receptacle for collecting garbage with a front-loading garbage collection vehicle, the combined front receptacle comprising: a front garbage receptacle receptacle, engageable with a pair of front forks in the front-loading harvester, the front receptacle has a bottom, a back panel, two side panels, a front panel and an open top to receive garbage in it; a garbage can handling unit connected to the front receptacle for securing and unloading a trash can in the front receptacle, the garbage can handling system includes: (a) a forklift extension having a distal end and a proximal end, the truck is laterally movable with respect to the vehicle, the truck extension is movably supported by an upper and lower guide, mounted in the receptacle 52/58 front; (b) a lifting arm, pivotally coupled to the truck extension; (c) a plurality of grip fingers operatively connected to the lift arm, the grip fingers are engageable with a trash can; (d) a manifold unit mounted in the front receptacle; (e) a first fluid connection unit half for connection to a first coupling half of the connection unit connected or attached to the collection truck, the first connection unit is fluidly connected to the manifold; (f) a second half of the fluid connection unit for connection to a second coupling half of the connection unit, connected to the collection truck, the second connection unit is fluidly connected to the manifold. 48. The combined front trash receptacle according to claim 47, wherein the manifold unit comprises a plurality of hydraulic proportion valves. 49. The combined front receptacle for collecting garbage according to claim 48, wherein at least one of the proportion valves comprises a 52/58 solenoid-operated hydraulic ratio valve. 50. The combined front receptacle for collecting garbage according to claim 49, and further comprising an electrical connector in electrical connection with the solenoid-operated proportion valve for connection to a second electrical connector in the collector vehicle. 51. The combined front trash receptacle according to claim 49, wherein the solenoid-operated proportion valve is in electrical connection with a multi-axis operator mechanism mounted on the collector vehicle to operatively control the ratio valve. 52. The combined front receptacle for collecting garbage according to claim 48, and further comprising a plurality of hydraulic control lines for fluidly interconnecting the manifold unit with a plurality of hydraulic actuators, each of the actuators moves to each of the truck extension, the lifting arm and the clamping fingers. 53. The combined front receptacle for collecting garbage according to claim 48, wherein the manifold unit comprises a single manifold block interconnecting in fluid form to the plurality of manifold valves. 52/58 proportion with the plurality of actuators. 54. The combined front receptacle for collecting garbage according to claim 47, and further comprising a second plurality of hydraulic control lines for fluidly interconnecting the first half of the fluid connection unit and the second half of the connection unit fluid with the multiple unit. 55. The combined front receptacle for collecting garbage according to claim 48, wherein the manifold unit is inserted into one of the side panels. 56. The combined front receptacle for collecting garbage according to claim 52, wherein the actuators comprise hydraulic cylinders. 57. The combined front receptacle for collecting garbage according to claim 52, wherein the multi-axis operator comprises a joystick controller. 58. A combined front receptacle for collecting garbage with a front-loading garbage collection vehicle, the garbage collection system comprises: a front receptacle for garbage, attachable with and supported by a pair of forks 52/58 on the pick-up vehicle, and that it has a bottom, a rear panel, two side panels, a front panel and an open top to receive trash therein; a garbage can handling unit for attaching and unloading a trash can in the front receptacle, the garbage can handling unit includes: (a) a forklift extension having a distal end and a proximal end, the forklift laterally movable with respect to the vehicle, the truck extension is movably supported by an upper and a lower guide, mounted in the front receptacle; (b) a lift arm, pivotally coupled to the distal end of the truck extension, the lift arm is movable between an extended position and a retracted position; (c) a pair of clamping fingers, each having a generally opposite proximal portion, coupled to the lifting arm and extending outwardly from the lifting arm to a distal portion; (d) an actuation or actuator mechanism connected to the lifting arm and coupled with each of the clamping fingers to move the clamping fingers between an open position and a closed position; Y 52/58 (e) a retaining device engaged with the extension of the truck to hold the lifting arm while it is in the retracted position. 59. The combined front trash receptacle according to claim 58, wherein the retaining device comprises a reversible securing member for removably attaching a securing post to the lift arm. 60. A combined front receptacle for collecting garbage with a front-loading garbage collector vehicle, the garbage collection system comprises: a front receptacle of garbage, coupled with a pair of front forks in the collector vehicle, and having a bottom or base, a rear panel, two side panels, a front panel and a part open to receive garbage in the same; a garbage can handling unit for attaching and unloading a trash can in the front receptacle, the garbage can handling unit includes: (a) a forklift extension having a distal end and a proximal end, the forklift is laterally movable with respect to the vehicle, the truck extension is movably supported by an upper and lower guide, mounted in the receptacle 52/58 front; (b) a lifting arm, pivotally coupled to the distal end of the truck extension; (c) a pair of clamping fingers, each having a generally opposite proximal portion, coupled to the lifting arm and extending outwardly to a distal portion, the proximal portions being movable through a single plane between an open position and a closed position; (d) an actuation mechanism or drive connected to the lifting arm and coupled with each of the clamping fingers. 61. The combined front receptacle for collecting garbage according to claim 60, and further comprising: (a) a manifold unit mounted in the combined receptacle; (b) a first fluid connection unit half for connecting with a first coupling half of the fluid connection unit connected to the collection truck, the first connection unit is fluidly connected to the manifold; and (c) a second half of the fluid connection unit for connection with a second half of 52/58 coupling of the connection unit, is connected to the collection truck, the second connection unit is connected in fluid form to the manifold. 62. The combined front trash receptacle according to claim 60, wherein the distal portion of each fastener finger comprises a flexible contact member for contacting the trash can. 63. The combined front receptacle for collecting garbage according to claim 62, wherein the contact member comprises a plastic. 64. The combined front receptacle for collecting garbage according to claim 60, wherein the actuation or actuating mechanism comprises a hydraulic cylinder, and wherein the distal portions of the clamping fingers overlap when in the closed position. 65. The combined front receptacle for collecting garbage according to claim 60, and further comprising a plurality of wear plates for contacting the upper guide and the lower guide. 66. A method for removably connecting a combined front receptacle having a plurality of fork support members to a front-loading refuse vehicle having a pair of front-end members. 52/58 front for collecting trash from a trash can, the method comprises the steps of: moving forward the vehicle for trash, in such a way that fork moves or moves towards the fork support member; connect no more than two hydraulic connection units between the trash vehicle and the combined front receptacle; and connect a single electrical connection between the junk vehicle and the combined front receptacle. 67. A method for collecting garbage from both a conventional trash can and a trash bin, using a front-loading trash vehicle in conjunction with a combined front receptacle, which is removably attachable to a pair of front forks in the collection vehicle, the method comprises the steps of: connecting to the front receptacle combined with the collecting vehicle; place the collector vehicle adjacent to a trash can; operating an extendable truck connected to the combined front receptacle, such that a distal end of the truck extends laterally outwardly from the collection truck; 52/58 actuate a pair of clamping fingers coupled to the distal end of the trolley unit, such that the clamping fingers move inward to capture the trash can; emptying the trash can in the front trash receptacle connected to the combined front receptacle; remove the combined front receptacle of the collector vehicle; coloring the collecting vehicle adjacent to a garbage bin having a plurality of fork supports; and empty to the trash bin using the collector vehicle. 68. The method for collecting garbage according to claim 67, wherein wherein the step of connecting to the combined front receptacle comprises the steps of: attaching each of the front forks in the harvest vehicle with a fork support in the front receptacle combined; connect a pair of halves of the hydraulic quick connect unit in the front receptacle combined with a coupling pair in the collector vehicle; connect an electric quick connector unit 52/58 in the front receptacle combined with a coupling connector in the collector vehicle; and lift the front receptacle combined with the front forks, in such a way that the vehicle can move freely. 69. The method for collecting garbage according to claim 67, wherein the step for removing the combined front receptacle comprises the steps of: disconnecting each of the hydraulic quick connect units; disconnect the electric quick connect unit; resting or supporting the combined front receptacle on a supporting surface; and uncoupling the front forks of the pickup vehicle from the fork supports in the combined front receptacle. 70. The method for collecting garbage according to claim 69, wherein the step of rest or support comprises the step of placing the combined front receptacle on the ground. 52/58 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A combined front receptacle for use with a front-load type garbage vehicle (10) during garbage collection. The combined front receptacle is supported on the front forks (16) of the large tipping arms (14) in the garbage collection vehicle and includes a front receptacle (32) and a garbage can handling unit (42). The garbage can handling unit includes a forklift extension (44) for laterally moving along the front of the front receptacle, a lift arm (46), pivotable on the forklift extension, and grip fingers (48) connected to the forklift extension. operative form with the lifting arm, for securing a trash can (38) and for unloading it in the front receptacle. The front receptacle has an open top and is large enough to allow the emptying of several garbage cans before it is required to empty it into the main hopper (18) of the garbage collection vehicle. The installation and operation of the combined front receptacle is simplified by the use of a single pair of hydraulic interconnects and a single electrical interconnection in the vehicle for garbage. These interconnections are then conducted to a main manifold unit that is mounted directly on the 52/58 combined front receptacle and controls each of the required actuators. The garbage can handling unit is advantageously used to reach and hold a trash can which is then raised and unloaded in the forward receptacle.
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