US3866778A - Refuse collector body - Google Patents

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US3866778A
US3866778A US365984A US36598473A US3866778A US 3866778 A US3866778 A US 3866778A US 365984 A US365984 A US 365984A US 36598473 A US36598473 A US 36598473A US 3866778 A US3866778 A US 3866778A
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Manus Coffey
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    • 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
    • B65F3/24—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for unloading the tank of a refuse vehicle
    • B65F3/26—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for unloading the tank of a refuse vehicle by tipping the tank
    • 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
    • B65F3/14—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for charging, distributing or compressing refuse in the interior of the tank of a refuse vehicle
    • B65F3/22—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for charging, distributing or compressing refuse in the interior of the tank of a refuse vehicle with screw conveyors, rotary tanks

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  • the present invention relates to refuse collectors and in particular to a construction of refuse collector body.
  • the feed screw rotates slowly in a trough in the base ofa loading hopper compressing the refuse through an opening and forcing it into the refuse collector body.
  • the feed screw and portion of the loading hopper are so arranged that when it is desired to empty the refuse collector body by rearward tipping that the feed screw and portion of the loading hopper pivot away from the refuse container body to allow the refuse to be discharged.
  • This latter type of refuse collector is normally mounted on the chassis of a truck or the like vehicle.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an improved construction of refuse collector. This and further objects will become apparent on reading the Specification.
  • a refuse collector body comprising: I
  • a loading hopper on the base chassis having an entrance for the reception of refuse and an exit communicating with the interior of the main container body;
  • the means for closing the entrance to the hopper comprises a trap door pivotally mounted on the loading hopper and a catch on the main container body for engaging the trap door, the said catch being adapted to disengage the trap door when the container body is tipped.
  • the main advantages of the present invention are the simplicity of construction and the ease of operation whereby refuse is readily discharged without spilling all over the loading hopper and base chassis. Further the refuse collector body when mounted on a trailer chassis or stationary support is particularly suitable for use in hotels or the like institutions when the refuse collector is a permanent or semi-permanent fixture.
  • FIG. 1 is a partically cut-away side view of a refuse collector according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a view similar to FIG. 1 showing the refuse collector in the raised position.
  • a refuse collector body indicated generally by the reference numeral 1 mounted on a base chassis 2 of a trailer having ground engaging wheels 3, a draw bar 4 and a supporting height adjustable screw jack 6.
  • a loading hopper 7 is mounted on the base chassis 2.
  • a worm screw 8 is mounted by means on a plate 9 in the loading hopper 7.
  • the worm screw 8 is driven through a gear box 10, drive shaft 11, and a variable length drive shaft 12 from the P.T.O. of a tractor (not shown).
  • the loading hopper 7 is provided with an entrance l4 and an exit 15 which communicates with a main container body 16.
  • the main container body 16 is manufactured from sheet metal and is of a welded construction.
  • the main container body 16 is pivotally mounted on each side of the base framework 2 by hinge pins 17 of conventional construction.
  • a door 21 is pivotally mounted at 22 on the container body 16.
  • the door 21 has mounted on it a pair of side walls 23 and an end wall 24 which forms an entry chute indicated generally by the reference numeral 25.
  • a hand rail 26 is mounted on each of the-side walls 23.
  • a trap door 29 is pivotally mounted at 30 on the loading hopper 7. The trap door 29 engages a catch or lug 31 on the end plate 21.
  • a step 32 is hinged at 33 on bars 34, only one of which is illustrated.
  • Each bar 34 is connected by a link mechanism, not shown to the main container body 16 whereby as the main container body 16 is raised the step 32 retracts below the base chassis 2.
  • a hand brake 35 of conventional construction is provided.
  • the variable length drive shaft 13 is connected to the power take-off of a tractor or other power source (not shown) and the hydraulic tipping ram 18 is connected by means of a hydraulic pipe 36 to the hydraulic system of the tractor.
  • An electrical coupling 37 and wining 38 are provided for electrical services including emergency cut out.
  • An alternative embodiment of the invention envisages the use of a trailer chassis similar to that hereinbefore described which is operated by electricity from a separate power source. It will be appreciated that this embodiment of the invention will be particularly suitable for use in hotels and the like institutions where the refuse collector is a permanent or semi-permanent fixture and that the worm screw may be driven by an external power source such as an electric motor.
  • a stationary chassis may also be used in which case the refuse collector body is emptied into a separate collection vehicle.
  • An alternative embodiment of the invention envisages the use of an alternative chassis construction so arranged that the rear wheels of the towing tractor can pass underneath the drawbar. Thus substantially reducing the turning circle of the vehicle.
  • various safety devices may be provided to prevent the likelihood of overload on the worm screw, and that a hydraulic motor drive driven from a hydraulic pump on the tractor or other power source can be used in place of the variable length drive shaft.
  • the refuse container body according to the present invention may be readily mounted on a vehicle chassis.
  • a refuse collector body comprising:
  • main container body means pivotally mounting said main container body chassis
  • a separate loading hopper means mounting said loading hopper on the base chassis separate from said main container body, said loading hopper having an entrance for the reception of refuse and an exit communicating with the interior of the main container body;
  • a refuse collector body comprising:
  • a loading hopper on the base chassis having an entrance for the reception of refuse and an exit communicating with the interior of the main container body;
  • the means for closing the entrance to the loading hopper comprising a trap door pivotally mounted on the loading hopper and catch means on-the main container body for engaging the trap door,
  • the said catch means being operable to disengage the trap door when the container body is tipped.
  • a refuse collector body as recited in claim 1 in which the main container body has an inlet opening aligned with the loading hopper, the feed screw is inclined upwardly from the loading hopper towards the main container body to deliver refuse upwardly into the main container body.

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  • Refuse Collection And Transfer (AREA)
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  • Filling Or Emptying Of Bunkers, Hoppers, And Tanks (AREA)
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AT (1) AT326049B (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
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FI (1) FI56656C (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
FR (1) FR2186404B1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
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HK (1) HK13577A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
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ATA474173A (de) 1975-01-15
NL163752C (nl) 1980-10-15
NL163752B (nl) 1980-05-16
DE2326812A1 (de) 1973-12-20
HK13577A (en) 1977-03-25
JPS4961969A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1974-06-15
FR2186404A1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1974-01-11
MY7700176A (en) 1977-12-31
IE38053B1 (en) 1977-12-21
JPS545886B2 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1979-03-22
DE2326812C3 (de) 1975-10-23
IT987998B (it) 1975-03-20
AU5617673A (en) 1974-11-28
FI56656B (fi) 1979-11-30
GB1384514A (en) 1975-02-19
DE2326812B2 (de) 1975-02-20
FR2186404B1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1977-07-29
DK132070C (da) 1976-03-15
KE2843A (en) 1978-07-21
CH554783A (de) 1974-10-15
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BE800379A (fr) 1973-10-01
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