Patents Assigned to Heil
  • Roll off hoist with hinged end portion
    Patent number: 9446700
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: The Heil Co.
    Inventors: Charles A. Duell, Richard T. Williams
  • Automatic control of a refuse front end loader
    Patent number: 9428334
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: The Heil Co.
    Inventors: Ralph Waldo Whitfield, Jr., Brian Huston Ham, John M. Curotto, Andrew Blaine Cooper, Brian T. Parker
  • Externally controlled switch mechanism
    Patent number: 9428128
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: The Heil Co.
    Inventors: Ralph Waldo Whitfield, Jr., Brian H. Ham, Albert Jiang
  • CONTAINER FOR PARTICULATE MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20160144766
    Abstract: A container for particulate materials that is adapted to be mounted on a trailer for transport on a roadway includes a plurality of hoppers, a shell that is disposed over the plurality of hoppers, and an internal U-shaped divider plate between each pair of adjacent hoppers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: Heil Trailer International, Co.
    Inventor: Bryan Yielding
  • Refuse vehicle including a CNG tank compartment
    Patent number: 9315100
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: The Heil Co.
    Inventor: David C. Gentry
  • Refuse vehicle shield and bin cover
    Patent number: 9284118
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: The Heil Co.
    Inventor: Thomas L. Price
  • Container for particulate material
    Patent number: 9266459
    Abstract: A container for particulate materials that is adapted to be mounted on a trailer for transport on a roadway includes a plurality of hoppers, a shell that is disposed over the plurality of hoppers, and an internal U-shaped divider plate between each pair of adjacent hoppers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Heil Trailer International Co.
    Inventor: Bryan Yielding
  • Cradle for a side loading arm for refuse vehicle
    Patent number: 9266672
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: The Heil Co.
    Inventors: Bryan Stewart, David C. Gentry
  • Aerodynamic fairings for trailers
    Patent number: 9090294
    Abstract: A system and method aerodynamic fairings including a gap fairing. The gap fairing includes multiple panels. The multiple panels are interconnected utilizing connectors to form a half conical shape extending from a front portion of a trailer. The gap fairing also includes supports connected to the multiple panels through support structure of the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO.
    Inventors: James Michael Johnson, Robert Joseph Winder, Sean Graham
  • Actuating support rack
    Patent number: 9033640
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: The Heil Co.
    Inventors: Brian T. Parker, David C. Gentry
  • Undercarriage fairings for trailers
    Patent number: 8944490
    Abstract: A system and method for aerodynamic fairings including an undercarriage fairing. The undercarriage fairing includes multiple panels including at least two front panels and at least two rear panels. The at least two front panels are connected in a front portion under the trailer. The at least two rear panels are positioned in front of a wheel undercarriage at sides of the trailer. One of the at least two front panels and one of the at least two rear panels are interconnected on both sides of the trailer. The undercarriage fairing further includes supports connected to the frame of the trailer. The supports are connected to the at least two rear panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Heil Trailer International, Co.
    Inventors: James Michael Johnson, Robert Joseph Winder, Sean Graham
  • AERODYNAMIC FAIRINGS FOR TRAILERS
    Publication number: 20140284963
    Abstract: A system and method aerodynamic fairings including a gap fairing. The gap fairing includes multiple panels. The multiple panels are interconnected utilizing connectors to form a half conical shape extending from a front portion of a trailer. The gap fairing also includes supports connected to the multiple panels through support structure of the trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Heil Trailer International, Co.
    Inventors: James Michael Johnson, Robert Joseph Winder, Sean Graham
  • Grabber
    Patent number: 8833823
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: The Heil Co.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Price, Robert H. Doll, Eugene Neplotnik, David Rice
  • Telescopic arm for a refuse vehicle
    Patent number: 8827559
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: The Heil Co.
    Inventors: David C. Gentry, Bryan Stewart
  • Refuse Vehicle Including A CNG Tank Compartment
    Publication number: 20140199143
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: THE HEIL CO.
    Inventor: David C. GENTRY
  • Scale based load limiting for refuse vehicles
    Patent number: 8764371
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: The Heil Co.
    Inventors: Ralph Waldo Whitfield, Jr., Herman Edward Kelwaski
  • Externally Controlled Switch Mechanism
    Publication number: 20140097370
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: THE HEIL CO.
    Inventors: Ralph Waldo WHITFIELD, JR., Brian H. HAM, Albert JIANG
  • Refuse vehicle including a CNG tank compartment
    Patent number: 8690191
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: The Heil Co.
    Inventor: David C. Gentry
  • Swing-away refuse receptacle lift
    Patent number: 8684653
    Abstract: A swing-away lift is provided. The swing-away lift may allow for mechanized dumping of the contents of a refuse receptacle into a refuse container. Further, the swing-away lift may allow unobstructed access to the refuse container for a refuse-gathering vehicle. The swing-away lift may include a pivot leg, a swing arm, and a lift unit, and may be utilized in conjunction with a refuse container and a refuse receptacle. The swing arm may be pivotably connected to the pivot leg, and may pivot between a first closed position and a second open position. The lift unit may provide mechanized lifting and dumping of a refuse receptacle into a refuse container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: The Heil Co.
    Inventors: Blake F. Applewhite, Bryan D. Anderson
  • Microphone base
    Patent number: D765061
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: HEIL SOUND, LTD.
    Inventor: Robert Heil