Abstract: An example loosening-resistant blade mounting bracket for an ice skate includes a platform having one or more slot configured to receive a first fastener therethrough for attaching the platform to the bottom of a skate boot. One or more riser is provided substantially perpendicular on the platform. The riser has at least one opening configured to receive a second fastener therethrough for attaching the riser to a skate blade. A set screw may be provided on the at least one riser to tighten the riser against a mounting hump on the skate blade to reduce movement between the at least one riser and the mounting hump.

Abstract: A refuse collection vehicle having a vehicle chassis including a vehicle cab and frame with a vehicle body mounted on top of the frame. The vehicle body has a front receiving hopper separated from a rear storage compartment by means of a partition having an aperture for passage of refuse. A pendular packing device having a refuse engaging face is pivotally mounted within the receiving hopper and arcuately swings to rapidly transfer refuse through the aperture. In order to empty the storage compartment, a rear door is opened to permit egress of refuse and the partition moves longitudinally along the vehicle body to displace refuse out of the storage compartment.

Abstract: A dual track handling assembly is provided for refuse collection equipment having a hopper for receiving refuse, which hopper is defined in part by a pair of oppositely disposed sidewalls. The assembly includes a pair of lower tracks, each of which is mounted on a sidewall in a generally parallel disposition to the other. The assembly also includes a pair of upper tracks each of which is mounted on a sidewall in a generally parallel disposition to the other. The pair of lower tracks define a plane that is substantially parallel to a plane defined by the pair of upper tracks. The assembly also includes a pair of lower track shoes which move in the lower tracks and a pair of upper track shoes which move in the upper tracks. The assembly also includes a carrier having a lower track end that is attached to a lower track shoe, an upper track end that is attached to an upper track shoe, and a lower side that is substantially parallel to the tracks within which said lower and upper track shoes are received.

Abstract: This apparatus relates to improved replaceable wear shoes for use with the slide guides of rear-loading refuse trucks.