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Retractable arm/loader assembly
Assignee: PATENT4US Pty Ltd
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Filing: 1989-08-24
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Granted: 1991-01-08
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Expires: 2009-08-24
Abstract
Abstract A retractable arm assembly (10) suitable for use on a refuse vehicle for loading refuse comprises a first arm (11) and second arm (12) pivotally connected to each other and the vehicle so as to extend and retract substantially tranversely of the vehicle to engage a bin (56) and in a reciprocating motion empty the bin into a hopper on the vehicle. A guide in the form of a guide rail (27) located in a guideway (35), stabilizes the arm assembly (10). The arm assembly (10) is under hydraulic control and can be operated by a single operator from within the vehicle cabin.
Inventors
- 👤 Idwall C. Richards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:09
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F3/00; B65F3/02; B65F3/04; B65F3/041; B65F3/046; B65F2003/0223; B65F2003/024; B65F2003/0263; B65F2003/0273; B65F2003/0276
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A refuse vehicle including a retractable arm assembly comprising first and second arms having respective ends pivotally coupled together a loading mechanism coupled to the other end of the second arm and a guide means which, in use, extends outwardly of said vehicle, said first arm being pivotally coupled to a side of said vehicle whereby said first and second arms are each constrained to move in substantially horizontally planes when the vehicle is on a horizontal surface, drive means being coupled to said second arm or to the loading mechanism for controllably extending and retracting said other end of said second arm outwardly of said vehicle with and in the direction of travel of said guide means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A refuse vehicle including a retractable arm assembly comprising first and second arms having respective ends pivotally coupled together a loading mechanism coupled to the other end of the second arm and a guide means which, in use, extends outwardly of said vehicle, said first arm being pivotally coupled to a side of said vehicle whereby said first and second arms are each constrained to move in substantially horizontally planes when the vehicle is on a horizontal surface, drive means being coupled to said second arm or to the loading mechanism for controllably extending and retracting said other end of said second arm outwardly of said vehicle with and in the direction of travel of said guide means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A refuse vehicle as defined in claim 1 including a vehicle chassis, a hopper located above the vehicle chassis and extending outwardly of the chassis, said arm assembly when retracted being located beneath said hopper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A refuse vehicle according to claim 2 wherein said guide means comprises a guide rail fixed directly or indirectly to the said other end of said second arm and a guideway fixed directly or indirectly to the refuse vehicle, said guide rail co-operating with said guideway to restrict motion of the said other end of said second arm along a straight line.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
A refuse vehicle according to claim 2 wherein the loading mechanism includes a bin engagement member, said bin engagement member being pivotable about an axis located transverse to the direction of motion of said other end of said guide rail co-operating with said guideway to restrict motion of the said other end of said second arm along a straight line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A refuse vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said guide means comprises a guide rail fixed directly or indirectly to the said other end of said second arm and a guideway fixed directly or indirectly to the refuse vehicle, said second arm to facilitate alignment of the bin engagement member with a bin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A refuse vehicle according to claim 5 wherein pivotal connections connect the guide rail and said guideway directly or indirectly to the second arm and the vehicle respectively for limited movement of the guide rail and the guideway in a vertical plane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
A refuse vehicle according to claim 6 wherein the loading mechanism includes a bin engagement member, said bin engagement member being pivotable about an axis located transverse to the direction of motion of said other end of said second arm to facilitate alignment of the bin engagement member with a bin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
A refuse vehicle according to claim 5 wherein the loading mechanism includes a bin engagement member, said bin engagement member being pivotable about an axis located transverse to the direction of motion of said other end of said second arm to facilitate alignment of the bin engagement member with a bin.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
A refuse vehicle according to claim 1 wherein the loading mechanism includes a bin engagement member, said bin engagement member being pivotable about an axis located transverse to the direction of motion of said other end of said second arm to facilitate alignment of the bin engagement member with a bin.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
154 words
A refuse vehicle including a retractable arm assembly comprising first and second arms having respective ends pivotally coupled together, a loading mechanism coupled to the other end of the second arm and a guide means which, in use, extends outwardly of said vehicle, vehicle mounting means by which the other end of said first arm is pivotally coupled to a side of said vehicle whereby said first and second arms are each constrained to move in substantially horizontal planes when the vehicle is on a horizontal surface, said drive means being coupled to said second arm or to the loading mechanism for controllably extending and retracting said other end of said second arm outwardly of said vehicle with and in the direction of travel of said guide means, the first and second arms when retracted being located adjacent the vehicle mounting means and the locating mechanism being located adjacent the first and second arms.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
154 words
A refuse vehicle including a retractable arm assembly comprising first and second arms having respective ends pivotally coupled together, a loading mechanism coupled to the other end of the second arm and a guide means which, in use, extends outwardly of said vehicle, vehicle mounting means by which the other end of said first arm is pivotally coupled to a side of said vehicle whereby said first and second arms are each constrained to move in substantially horizontal planes when the vehicle is on a horizontal surface, said drive means being coupled to said second arm or to the loading mechanism for controllably extending and retracting said other end of said second arm outwardly of said vehicle with and in the direction of travel of said guide means, the first and second arms when retracted being located adjacent the vehicle mounting means and the locating mechanism being located adjacent the first and second arms.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-01-07 | 1998-07-09 | 1999-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-01-07 | 2002-07-09 | 2003-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |