Patents Assigned to The Heil Co.
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Patent number: 9926135Abstract: A control mechanism for a refuse vehicle includes a first control valve that operates a first hydraulically controlled mechanism and a second control valve that operates a second hydraulically controlled mechanism. The control mechanism also includes a plurality of switches and a pneumatic control mechanism. The plurality of switches generates a valve select signal and a mode signal. The pneumatic control mechanism selectively controls the first control valve and the second control valve based on the valve select signal and the mode signal. An operator of the refuse vehicle actuates the plurality of switches while the operator is operating the pneumatic control mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventors: Ralph Waldo Whitfield, Jr., Brian H. Ham, Albert Jiang
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Patent number: 9809383Abstract: A track and guide system for a refuse vehicle has at least one track member mounted on a bumper of the refuse vehicle. The track member has a desired length extending transverse to the ground. At least one guide member is mounted on a front loading fork of the refuse vehicle. The at least one guide member contacts the at least one track member to prohibit horizontal movement of the front loading fork with respect to the refuse vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventor: Richard Ford
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Patent number: 9682820Abstract: A control mechanism for a refuse vehicle includes a first control valve that operates a first hydraulically controlled mechanism and a second control valve that operates a second hydraulically controlled mechanism. The control mechanism also includes a plurality of switches and a pneumatic control mechanism. The plurality of switches generates a valve select signal and a mode signal. The pneumatic control mechanism selectively controls the first control valve and the second control valve based on the valve select signal and the mode signal. An operator of the refuse vehicle actuates the plurality of switches while the operator is operating the pneumatic control mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2016Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventors: Ralph Waldo Whitfield, Jr., Brian H. Ham, Albert Jiang
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Patent number: 9624033Abstract: A bolt-on shaft and gear system includes a body assembly defining two spaced apart mounts. A powered grasping assembly includes a first pivot pin pivotally positioned in a first of the two mounts and a first gear section fixedly coupled to the first pivot pin. An actuating driver is attached between the body assembly and the powered grasping assembly for controllably rotating the powered grasping assembly about the first pivot pin. A follower grasping assembly includes a second pivot pin pivotally positioned in a second of the two mounts and a second gear section fixedly coupled to the second pivot pin, the second gear section is meshed with the first gear section so as to rotate with the powered grasping assembly in an opposite direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventors: Thomas L. Price, Michael Shane Peek
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Patent number: 9556898Abstract: A telescopic side arm for a refuse vehicle has an inner and outer boom. A mounting assembly secures the outer boom with a refuse vehicle. A plurality of bearing pads is positioned between the inner and outer booms to provide smooth movement between the inner and outer booms. A plurality of shims is associated with the bearing pads to assure a tight fit between the inner and outer booms.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventors: David C. Gentry, Bryan Stewart
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Patent number: 9533569Abstract: A refuse vehicle has a tailgate. The tailgate has a framework to secure CNG tanks. A cover overlays the frame work to provide an aesthetic appearance to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventor: Bobby Ray McKinney
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Patent number: 9446700Abstract: A container handling system and method for a wheeled transport vehicle is disclosed that is capable of loading and unloading containers, particularly in locations where the overhead height is limited. A hinged tail member at the rear end of the elongated body (a/k/a tilt frame member) is rotated to the ground allowing the containers to be loaded and unloaded without rotating the tilt frame to its maximum height. A cable reeving arrangement, such as a dual reeving arrangement, can be utilized to load and unload the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventors: Charles A. Duell, Richard T. Williams
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Patent number: 9428334Abstract: An automatic control system for a refuse vehicle includes a mode select switch disposed within the vehicle that generates a mode select signal based on input from an operator of the vehicle, a control mechanism disposed within the vehicle that operates in response to the mode select signal, and a plurality of sensors adapted to sense a plurality of characteristics of the vehicle and adapted to communicate the plurality of sensed characteristics. The system further includes a control module that receives control instructions from the control mechanism and selectively controls at least one component of a plurality of components of the vehicle based on the mode select signal, at least one of the plurality of sensed characteristics, and the control instructions.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventors: Ralph Waldo Whitfield, Jr., Brian Huston Ham, John M. Curotto, Andrew Blaine Cooper, Brian T. Parker
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Patent number: 9428128Abstract: A control mechanism for a refuse vehicle includes a first control valve that operates a first hydraulically controlled mechanism and a second control valve that operates a second hydraulically controlled mechanism. The control mechanism also includes a plurality of switches and a pneumatic control mechanism. The plurality of switches generates a valve select signal and a mode signal. The pneumatic control mechanism selectively controls the first control valve and the second control valve based on the valve select signal and the mode signal. An operator of the refuse vehicle actuates the plurality of switches while the operator is operating the pneumatic control mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventors: Ralph Waldo Whitfield, Jr., Brian H. Ham, Albert Jiang
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Patent number: 9315100Abstract: A refuse collection vehicle has a receiving area in a refuse collection device. The receiving area includes a body cradle to receive at least one CNG tank. At least one CNG tank is positioned in the body cradle. At least one door covers the receiving area. The at least one door is pivotally secured on the refuse collection device to enable access to the at least one CNG tank without use of external lift device.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventor: David C. Gentry
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Patent number: 9284118Abstract: A front loading refuse collection vehicle (10) has a cab (12) connected with a storage bin (14). The storage bin (14) includes an opening (18) that enables refuse to enter into the storage bin (14). The refuse is supplied by a front loading device (16) into the bin. Covers (20, 120) overlay the opening (18) when the vehicle (10) is in motion from collection position to collection position. Additionally, the cover (20, 120) moves from a bin covering position into a cab shielding position.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventor: Thomas L. Price
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Patent number: 9266672Abstract: A support rack for a side loading arm of a refuse vehicle has a frame to secure with the refuse vehicle. A rack is pivotally coupled with the frame. A biasing member is coupled between the rack and frame. The biasing member enables pivotal movement of the rack between a first and second position. The biasing member returns the rack to the first position after movement into the second position.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventors: Bryan Stewart, David C. Gentry
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Patent number: 9033640Abstract: A support rack for a side loading arm of a refuse vehicle has a frame to secure with the refuse vehicle. A support member is pivotally coupled with the frame. The support member receives the side loading arm. An actuating mechanism is coupled between the frame and the support member. The actuating mechanism moves the support member between a first and a second position. In the first position, the support member is in a locked position which locks the side loading arm in position with the support rack during over road traveling conditions. In the second position, the support member is in an unlocked position to enable the side loading arm to move away from the support rack.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventors: Brian T. Parker, David C. Gentry
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Patent number: 8833823Abstract: A grabber assembly has a base to secure with the refuse collection device. A pair of arms is pivotally coupled with the base. The pair of arms moves between a grasping position and a release position. Belts are coupled with the arms. The belts contact the refuse container in the grasping position. A tensioning device tensions the belts to provide a variable force rate to tension the belts.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventors: Thomas L. Price, Robert H. Doll, Eugene Neplotnik, David Rice
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Patent number: 8827559Abstract: A telescopic side arm for a refuse vehicle has an inner and outer boom. A mounting assembly secures the outer boom with a refuse vehicle. A plurality of bearing pads is positioned between the inner and outer booms to provide smooth movement between the inner and outer booms. A plurality of shims is associated with the bearing pads to assure a tight fit between the inner and outer booms.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventors: David C. Gentry, Bryan Stewart
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Publication number: 20140199143Abstract: A refuse collection vehicle has a receiving area in a refuse collection device. The receiving area includes a body cradle to receive at least one CNG tank. At least one CNG tank is positioned in the body cradle. At least one door covers the receiving area. The at least one door is pivotally secured on the refuse collection device to enable access to the at least one CNG tank without use of external lift device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: THE HEIL CO.Inventor: David C. GENTRY
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Patent number: 8764371Abstract: A weight based load limiting system for a refuse vehicle. The system includes a weight determination module that generates a signal that varies in accordance with a vehicle weight. If the vehicle weight approaches or exceeds a predetermined maximum weight, the signal inhibits a portion of the loading or packing operation to prevent overloading the vehicle. In various configurations, the inhibiting can be to prevent a lifting of a refuse container to prevent emptying the container into the vehicle hopper. In other various configurations, the inhibiting occurs by maintaining engine power to less than the engine power typically output during a packing operation.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventors: Ralph Waldo Whitfield, Jr., Herman Edward Kelwaski
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Publication number: 20140097370Abstract: A control mechanism for a refuse vehicle includes a first control valve that operates a first hydraulically controlled mechanism and a second control valve that operates a second hydraulically controlled mechanism. The control mechanism also includes a plurality of switches and a pneumatic control mechanism. The plurality of switches generates a valve select signal and a mode signal. The pneumatic control mechanism selectively controls the first control valve and the second control valve based on the valve select signal and the mode signal. An operator of the refuse vehicle actuates the plurality of switches while the operator is operating the pneumatic control mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: THE HEIL CO.Inventors: Ralph Waldo WHITFIELD, JR., Brian H. HAM, Albert JIANG
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Patent number: D806903Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventor: Mark Fraas
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Patent number: D813093Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: The Heil Co.Inventor: Henry Hund