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US3559830A
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Collection units
Assignee: Dempster Systems Inc
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Filing: 1969-01-03
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Granted: 1971-02-02
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Expires: 1989-01-03
Abstract
Abstract A residential collection and compaction unit mounted on a vehicle to be mobile and comprising a receptacle into which refuse can be dumped as collected from house-to-house or other points of accumulation and to be moved to a collection vehicle, such as a packer body. The receptacle of the collection unit is provided with means for compacting the refuse therein and utilizes the same power device both for compacting and for dumping the body. The body may be provided, if desired, with a sump for collecting liquids.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R Toppins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F3/00; B65F3/24; B65F3/26; B65F3/14; B65F3/20; B65F3/208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A collection unit adapted to be mobile, comprising a receptacle having a bottom and surrounding walls, means adjacent the upper edge of one of said walls for pivotally supporting the receptacle for dumping movement over said one wall for discharging the contents therefrom, means pivotally connecting said one wall with the receptacle adjacent the bottom thereof, and means for moving said one wall relative to the receptacle to compact material therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A collection unit adapted to be mobile, comprising a receptacle having a bottom and surrounding walls, means adjacent the upper edge of one of said walls for pivotally supporting the receptacle for dumping movement over said one wall for discharging the contents therefrom, means pivotally connecting said one wall with the receptacle adjacent the bottom thereof, and means for moving said one wall relative to the receptacle to compact material therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A collection unit according to claim 1, including means for actuation of said moving means to cause dumping movement of the receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
A collection unit adapted to be mobile, comprising a receptacle having a bottom and surrounding walls, means for pivotally supporting the receptacle for dumping movement over one of the walls for discharging the contents therefrom, means for moving said one wall relative to the receptacle to compact material therein, and means for locking the movable wall against movement relative to the receptacle during actuation of the moving means and thereby causing dumping movement of the receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
A collection unit adapted to be mobile, comprising a receptacle having a bottom and surrounding walls, means for pivotally supporting the receptacle for dumping movement over one of the walls for discharging the contents therefrom, means for moving said one wall relative to the receptacle to compact material therein, and means for locking the movable wall against movement relative to the receptacle during actuation of the moving means and thereby causing dumping movement of the receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A collection unit according to claim 1, including means for locking the receptacle against dumping movement during packing movement of the one wall and for locking the one wall against compacting movement during dumping movement of the receptacle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
89 words
A collection unit adapted to be mounted on a vehicle, comprising a receptacle having a bottom and surrounding walls, means pivotally supporting one of the walls for swinging movement into the receptacle in a compacting movement, power means connected with said one wall and acting thereon, means pivotally mounting the receptacle on the vehicle for swinging movement to a dumping position, and means for locking the one wall against movement and for transmitting movement of the power means to the receptacle to move the latter to a dumping position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
89 words
A collection unit adapted to be mounted on a vehicle, comprising a receptacle having a bottom and surrounding walls, means pivotally supporting one of the walls for swinging movement into the receptacle in a compacting movement, power means connected with said one wall and acting thereon, means pivotally mounting the receptacle on the vehicle for swinging movement to a dumping position, and means for locking the one wall against movement and for transmitting movement of the power means to the receptacle to move the latter to a dumping position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A collection unit according to claim 5, wherein the locking means for the one wall is replaceable to lock the receptacle on the vehicle against swinging movement relative thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A collection unit according to claim 5 including standards Mounted on the vehicle and upstanding behind the receptacle and having the receptacle pivot means mounted thereon adjacent the top of the receptacle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A collection unit according to claim 5, including means forming a sump in the receptacle and having channels in communication therewith extending upwardly to the top of the receptacle for discharging liquid therefrom.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
114 words
A collection unit adapted to be mounted on a vehicle and to be moved from place to place, comprising a supporting frame, upstanding standards mounted on the rear end of said frame and spaced apart transversely thereof, a body having a bottom, sides and front wall, means pivotally mounting the body on the standards, a platen forming a tailgate for the body, means hinging the platen to the bottom for swinging movement forwardly relative to the body, a power cylinder operatively connecting the platen and the supporting frame, means for locking the platen to the body for swinging movement of the body by the hydraulic cylinder while the platen is locked to the body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
114 words
A collection unit adapted to be mounted on a vehicle and to be moved from place to place, comprising a supporting frame, upstanding standards mounted on the rear end of said frame and spaced apart transversely thereof, a body having a bottom, sides and front wall, means pivotally mounting the body on the standards, a platen forming a tailgate for the body, means hinging the platen to the bottom for swinging movement forwardly relative to the body, a power cylinder operatively connecting the platen and the supporting frame, means for locking the platen to the body for swinging movement of the body by the hydraulic cylinder while the platen is locked to the body.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
A collection unit according to claim 9, including sump means in the bottom, and channels extending diagonally upward from the sump means substantially to the top of the body.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-01 | 1974-08-03 | 1975-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-01 | 1978-08-03 | 1979-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-01 | 1982-08-03 | 1983-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |