Class 414/525.54 - Pivot carried by arm turning about fixed second pivot

Subclass of Class 414 - Material or article handling
Definition: Vehicle wherein the pivot support moves about a fixed axis
No. of patents: 20
Last issue date: 04/13/2004

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Number	Title	Issue Date
6719349	Tailgate assembly Trucks and other work machines require strong and easily operated and maintained tailgate assemblies. Often, the operating structure of the tailgate assembly requires precise alignment and relatively large clearance space to operate effectively. The operating struct...	04/13/2004
6234739	Compaction mechanism for refuse and recyclables collection vehicles A compaction mechanism for mounting to a storage body for refuse or recyclables includes a tailgate apparatus mountable to a rearward opening of the storage body. The tailgate apparatus includes a receiving hopper and a movable panel which in a compaction...	05/22/2001
5478188	Programmable controlled tailgate compaction mechanism for rear-loading refuse vehicles A tailgate assembly for a refuse collection vehicle includes a swing-link compaction mechanism and accommodates rear-mounted lifting mechanisms for refuse containers. Upper and lower torsion members extend between the tailgate side walls. The upper torsio...	12/26/1995
5015144	Apparatus for loading materials into a storage compartment and associated fluid pressure delivery system A fluid pressure system comprises first and second members each movable in response to fluid pressure to individually exert a force. A linkage arrangement couples the first member with the second member for moving the second member in response to movement...	05/14/1991
4863336	Trash pick-up truck A trash pick-up truck which has high strength features and an improved arrangement for compacting and transfering trash from the collecting pan defined in the cowl into the truck body, comprises a passageway formed between the cowl and the truck body, a m...	09/05/1989
4460307	Refuse collection vehicle compaction apparatus Compaction apparatus for a refuse collection vehicle provided with a body having a hopper to receive refuse. The hopper has opposed enclosure side walls. Hydraulic motor members are positioned adjacent the enclosure side walls and operate a packer member ...	07/17/1984
4406573	Device for loading and compacting rubbish in a fixed or mobile receptacle A device for loading and compacting rubbish in a receptacle includes a foldable billfold-type panel having upper and lower pivotably articulated sections and a sweeping element articulated to the end of the lower section and pivotably drivable, by actuato...	09/27/1983
4383790	Refuse compaction apparatus Refuse compaction apparatus includes a hopper with two opposite side walls and with two shafts, one in each side wall. A torque tube is disposed on the first shaft for rotation and is independent of the second shaft and is constructed to withstand high fo...	05/17/1983
4382740	Refuse compaction apparatus and method In successive cycles of movement of packing panel means in a hopper, refuse is stuffed at high pressures into a progressively narrowed throat in the hopper and is churned, fragmented and compacted during such stuffing operation. At positions beyond the th...	05/10/1983
4378190	Refuse compaction apparatus A refuse compaction apparatus including a hopper and a panel rotatably positioned for movement through the hopper. The panel has a body with a generally elliptical cross-sectional configuration and a high torque-transmitting capability. Drive means are co...	03/29/1983
4371304	Refuse compaction apparatus and method In successive cycles of movement of packing panel means in a hopper, refuse is stuffed at high pressures into a progressively narrowed throat in the hopper and is churned, fragmented and compacted during such stuffing operation. At positions beyond the th...	02/01/1983
4103790	Bucket actuating linkage An improved actuating mechanism for the bucket assembly of a refuse vehicle includes a variable torque applying linkage connected to a hydraulic cylinder wherein the linkage is comprised of a crankarm fixed to a rotatable shaft, on which the bucket assemb...	08/01/1978
4065008	Refuse collection vehicles A refuse collection vehicle has a rear hopper, an inlet for introducing refuse into the hopper, an outlet for discharging refuse from the hopper, and a refuse compacting assembly. A manual actuable power system is provided for displacing the compacting as...	12/27/1977
4050594	Refuse loading apparatus A refuse loading apparatus for use in the hopper of a tailgate loading assembly at the rear of a vehicle having a refuse storage body. The packer plate is powered by a hydraulic actuation system including a first pair of hydraulic cylinders which cause re...	09/27/1977
4046269	Control assembly for refuse vehicle A mechanism for operating a control valve mounted on a support structure and provided with slidable spools generally including a first control rod mounted on the support structure for rectilinear motion along its axis, a second control rod mounted on the ...	09/06/1977
4042134	Refuse collection apparatus A refuse collection apparatus including a storage body and a tailgate positioned rearwardly of the storage body which defines a hopper that is positioned adjacent to an opening into the storage body. An upper and a lower panel within the tailgate are pivo...	08/16/1977
4042133	Refuse compactor A refuse packer having a refuse storage body, a loading hopper and a passage leading from the hopper to the storage body with a collapsible packing means mounted within the hopper. The packing means is movable from the collapsed rest position to an extend...	08/16/1977
3999669	Refuse collection apparatus A refuse collection apparatus including a storage body and a tailgate positioned rearwardly of the storage body which defines a hopper that is positioned adjacent to an opening into the storage body. An upper and a lower panel within the tailgate are pivo...	12/28/1976
3942601	Refuse collection apparatus with personnel protection means A vehicle having a particular area in proximity thereto which is dangerous to personnel when the vehicle is performing a particular function is combined with a personnel detection means mounted on the vehicle and having characteristics for providing an el...	03/09/1976
3940006	Refuse hopper A refuse collection apparatus in which a packing panel having a curved packing surface is moved through a hopper. The hopper may include a vertically inclined forward packing surface so that refuse is packed between the curved packing surface and the vert...	02/24/1976

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Class 414/525.54 - Pivot carried by arm turning about fixed second pivot