US3695175A
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Dual compactor assembly
Assignee: SANITARY CONTROLS Inc
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Filing: 1970-05-22
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A compactor assembly for loading refuse into refuse containers. The refuse containers are the type having a dumping door in which there is a loading aperture. The assembly includes a pair of hoppers which are situated side-by-side in a frame. Each hopper has a refuse exit on one side and each hopper has a ram which is mounted for movement through its charging chamber so as to drive refuse placed into the hopper out the refuse exit. The assembly further includes hydraulic coupling means for drawing a container to and against each hopper, with the loading aperture of the refuse container being brought into alignment with the refuse exit of the hopper, so that as the ram is driven through the hopper, it forces refuse out the refuse exit of the hopper, through the loading aperture and into the refuse container. Controls are provided so that an operator can selectively actuate the hydraulic coupling means for drawing the containers to the hoppers, and for driving the rams within the hoppers.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur E Bausenbach
- 👤 Frank Palopoli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:48
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/30; B30B9/3042; B30B9/3057; B30B9/3092
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A compactor assembly for loading refuse into containers of the type having loading apertures, the assembly comprising a frame, a pair of hoppers separate from one another, each hopper including a refuse exit, the hoppers being secured by the frame in side-by-side relationship, a pair of rams, each ram being mounted for movement through a different one of the hoppers to drive refuse therein out its refuse exit, hydraulic drive means for propelling the rams, coupling means for drawing individual containers to each of the hoppers so that the refuse exits of the hoppers are aligned with the loading apertures of the containers, and single control unit means hydraulically interconnecting the drive means and the coupling means for selectively individually actuating any desired one of the drive means or any desired one of the coupling means with respect to each of the hoppers, said control unit means including a single hydraulic reservoir, and conduit means in parallel leading from said reservoir to each of the drive means and the coupling means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A compactor assembly for loading refuse into containers of the type having loading apertures, the assembly comprising a frame, a pair of hoppers separate from one another, each hopper including a refuse exit, the hoppers being secured by the frame in side-by-side relationship, a pair of rams, each ram being mounted for movement through a different one of the hoppers to drive refuse therein out its refuse exit, hydraulic drive means for propelling the rams, coupling means for drawing individual containers to each of the hoppers so that the refuse exits of the hoppers are aligned with the loading apertures of the containers, and single control unit means hydraulically interconnecting the drive means and the coupling means for selectively individually actuating any desired one of the drive means or any desired one of the coupling means with respect to each of the hoppers, said control unit means including a single hydraulic reservoir, and conduit means in parallel leading from said reservoir to each of the drive means and the coupling means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A compactor assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the coupling means is hydraulic and includes at least one piston and cylinder set associated with each hopper, a connector running from the set to the container, the connector being adopted to detachably affix the set to the container, and means for driving the piston in the cylinder so that the connector pulls a container to a hopper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A compactor assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein each hopper has a pair of piston and cylinder sets and a pair of connectors, one said set and one said connector being disposed on each side of a hopper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A compactor assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein the control means is adapted to actuate any one of the rams or a pair of the piston and cylinder sets associated with one of the hoppers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A compactor assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein each hopper carries alignment means for mating with an associated container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A compactor assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein the alignment means comprises a flange encircling the refuse exit which nests with a member protruding from the container.
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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |