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US3870174A
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Overflow shield for refuse collection vehicle body hopper opening
Assignee: LODAL Inc
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Filing: 1973-09-13
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1993-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A top-loading refuse collection vehicle having a refuse body with an opening through which refuse is dumped by a boom elevated tiltable refuse container. A horizontal shield is disposed at one end of and proximate the body opening for receiving possible refuse spillage during the dumping operation. After the refuse container is withdrawn, the shield is tilted upwardly toward the opening to dump the spillage back thereinto.
Inventors
- 👤 John R Brisson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F3/00; B65F3/02; B65F2003/0263; B65F2003/0279
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
A refuse collection vehicle comprising, in combination: a. a frame mounted on the vehicle, b. a refuse receiving body disposed on said frame, said body having a top roof section with an opening therein, c. closure means for closing said opening, d. control means for actuating said closure means to selectively open or close said opening, e. a pivotable boom on the forward portion of said vehicle and adapted to receive a refuse container thereon, f. means to pivot said boom from a lowered position upwardly to a raised position so that refuse is dumped from said container through said opening and into said body when said closure means is open, g. a transversely extending shield member independent of said closure means and with said shield member having a rearward edge disposed proximate the forward edge of said opening, said shield member receiving spillage of refuse forwardly of said forward edge of said opening during dumping, h. means hinging said rearward shield edge to said frame, i. and means independent of said control means to hingedly tilt said shield from a normal generally horizontal position forwardly of said opening to a generally vertical position subsequent to refuse dumping for returning spillage into said opening before said closure means closes said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
A refuse collection vehicle comprising, in combination: a. a frame mounted on the vehicle, b. a refuse receiving body disposed on said frame, said body having a top roof section with an opening therein, c. closure means for closing said opening, d. control means for actuating said closure means to selectively open or close said opening, e. a pivotable boom on the forward portion of said vehicle and adapted to receive a refuse container thereon, f. means to pivot said boom from a lowered position upwardly to a raised position so that refuse is dumped from said container through said opening and into said body when said closure means is open, g. a transversely extending shield member independent of said closure means and with said shield member having a rearward edge disposed proximate the forward edge of said opening, said shield member receiving spillage of refuse forwardly of said forward edge of said opening during dumping, h. means hinging said rearward shield edge to said frame, i. and means independent of said control means to hingedly tilt said shield from a normal generally horizontal position forwardly of said opening to a generally vertical position subsequent to refuse dumping for returning spillage into said opening before said closure means closes said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
a shield pivoting cylinder extending between said body, forwardly of said hinge, and the forward lower edge portion of said shield,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
a shield pivoting cylinder extending between said body, forwardly of said hinge, and the forward lower edge portion of said shield,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
211 words
A refuse collection vehicle comprising, in combination: a. a frame mounted on the vehicle, b. a refuse receiving body disposed on said frame, said body having a top roof section with an opening therein, c. closure means for closing said opening, d. control means for actuating said closure means to selectively open or close said opening, e. a pivotable boom on the forward portion of said vehicle and adapted to receive a refuse container thereon, f. means to pivot said boom from a lowered position upwardly to a raised position so that refuse is dumped from said container through said opening and into said body when said closure means is open, g. a transversely extending shield member independent of said closure means and with said shield member having a rearward edge disposed proximate the forward edge of said opening, said shield member receiving spillage of refuse forwardly of said forward edge of said opening during dumping, h. means hinging said rearward shield edge to said frame, i. and means independent of said control means to hingedly tilt said shield from a normal generally horizontal position forwardly of said opening to a generally vertical position subsequent to refuse dumping for returning spillage into said opening before said closure means closes said opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
211 words
A refuse collection vehicle comprising, in combination: a. a frame mounted on the vehicle, b. a refuse receiving body disposed on said frame, said body having a top roof section with an opening therein, c. closure means for closing said opening, d. control means for actuating said closure means to selectively open or close said opening, e. a pivotable boom on the forward portion of said vehicle and adapted to receive a refuse container thereon, f. means to pivot said boom from a lowered position upwardly to a raised position so that refuse is dumped from said container through said opening and into said body when said closure means is open, g. a transversely extending shield member independent of said closure means and with said shield member having a rearward edge disposed proximate the forward edge of said opening, said shield member receiving spillage of refuse forwardly of said forward edge of said opening during dumping, h. means hinging said rearward shield edge to said frame, i. and means independent of said control means to hingedly tilt said shield from a normal generally horizontal position forwardly of said opening to a generally vertical position subsequent to refuse dumping for returning spillage into said opening before said closure means closes said opening.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |