Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body configured to store refuse, a cab coupled to the chassis, and a canopy assembly extending directly above the cab. The canopy assembly includes a main body fixedly coupled to the chassis and an adjustable panel movably coupled to the main body and selectively repositionable relative to the main body.

Abstract: Various examples of arrangements and methods are provided for loading and unloading first and second load units carried by a vehicle. A landing device is arranged between a first end of the first load unit and a second end of the second load unit so that a first portion of the landing device is supported to the first end of the first load unit and a second portion of the landing device is supported to the second end of the second load unit. The landing device can move the first end of the first load unit into a lower level than the second end of the second load unit after the first end of the first load unit is moved so that it passes the second end of the second load unit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for engaging a cable from a reel having a reel axle, such as for dispensing the cable from the reel with a motor assembly to figure eight a fiber optic cable sensitive to twisting. An adjustable frame is mounted to a first lifting arm. The adjustable frame is stored in a self-stowed configuration wherein the adjustable frame is vertically stacked parallel to the first lifting arm. The adjustable frame is deployed to align a distal frame end of the adjustable frame near the horizontal center of the reel in a plurality of lifting arm pivot positions.

Abstract: A loading system for loading a wheelchair into a rear loading space of a vehicle includes at least one loading device disposable on the vehicle. The loading system has at least one first coupling unit disposable on a rear side of a backrest of the wheelchair and fixable to the wheelchair. The loading device has at least one second coupling unit capable of being coupled to the first coupling unit, at least one telescopic loading arm which at an end portion is connected to the coupling unit pivotable about a free pivot axis, and at least one pivot bearing fastenable to a front side end portion of the loading space, by which a pivot bearing the loading arm at another end portion is connected pivotable about a locationally-fixed pivot axis that runs parallel with and spaced apart from the free pivot axis transverse to a vehicle longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A system and method is used to automatically process the contents of a containers. The contents may be bulk materials used by a business or organization. The container enters the system via a tow assembly mechanism, a grasping mechanism clasps the container, a lid secures the contents, the container is lifted and rotated to allow the contents of the container to exit the container.

Abstract: A system and method is used to automatically process the contents of a containers. The contents may be bulk materials used by a business or organization. The container enters the system via a tow assembly mechanism, a grasping mechanism clasps the container, a lid secures the contents, the container is lifted and rotated to allow the contents of the container to exit the container.

Abstract: A counter latch system and method of operation of a hopper having a payload and a latch moveable between a latched position and an unlatched position, the system and method including unlatching a latch of the hopper into the unlatched position and deploying a counter latch to maintain the latch in the unlatched position prior to dumping. The hopper is subsequently responsively returned into the latched position as the hopper is returned from dumping the payload.

Abstract: A manually-operated cart retrieves a waste container from a compactor and transports the waste container across a support surface to a waste collection receptacle. An operator activates a winch and a belt that extends from the winch to a base frame lifts the base frame. The base frame is constrained to travel between a pair of vertically disposed channel members that form part of a back frame for the cart. A waste container rotating apparatus is secured to the base frame and is lifted with it until an immovable barrier secured to one of the channel members is encountered. Continued lifting of the base frame effects rotation of the waste container about an axis of rotation until the waste container tilts sufficiently to allow waste contained in it to fall out under the influence of gravity into the waste collection receptacle.

Abstract: A rigid pallet base has a rigid frame provided with rigid supports within which frame there are pivoted rigid flaps also provided with rigid supports. The flaps are held closed during loading by contact between the ground and the supports on the flaps. The flaps are maintained closed during transport to a required location by an upward force exerted by conventional lift forks inserted between the inner and outer supports. By resting the supports on the frame upon suitably spaced-apart members at the required location and then removing the lift forks, the flaps are allowed to open without manual intervention for gravity discharge of the material. After discharge, replacing the lift forks and lifting the pallet base closes the flaps to return the base to its load-carrying condition also without manual intervention. Two flaps can be employed, or two co-operating pairs of flaps can be arranged to form a funnel-shaped discharge chute.

Abstract: A self dumping hopper includes a base; a container having a pair of runners sized and configured to enable the container to rock upon the base, along a path and between a non-dumping rest position and a rearwardly angled dumping position; a guide assembly connected to either the base or the container, the guide assembly defining at least one guide path opening and being for engaging with a guide pin to restrain the container to rock within a desired path; at least one guide pin connected to the other of the base and the container and positioned to extend into and follow the at least one guide path opening; and, a latch mechanism connected to the base and container for releasable holding the container in the rest position, the latch mechanism having latched and unlatched positions and having a biasing assembly for urging the latch mechanism to the unlatched position when in the unlatched position.

Abstract: A dumping hopper and truck trailer washing stand used in connection with cleaning the interior of a truck trailer. The hopper and stand together form a trailer washing apparatus. The stand includes support legs that extend from a ground surface to a platform. Beneath the platform is a container storage area where the hopper can be positioned beneath the platform. To clean the interior of a truck trailer, a truck is positioned adjacent to the stand while the hopper is located below the platform. Waste material is washed from the interior of the trailer and onto the stand's platform. The waste material falls through a grate on the platform and into the hopper located below the stand. A frame structure on the hopper enables the hopper to be transported and vertically positioned by a fork lift. The hopper has a loading position where the hopper is in an upright position with waste material held therein and a dumping position where the hopper is in a tilted-downward position.

Abstract: Apparatus for dumping the contents of a container, for example, a drum, includes a first frame for receiving tines of a fork lift, a second frame for receiving a drum pivotally mounted on the first frame and a latch secured to the second frame. The latch is held by a normally extended spring in a first position latching the first frame and the second frame together. The latch includes a latch pin which extends downward below the bottom of the drum when the drum is raised from the ground for emptying. The raised drum is moved forward into position so that the latch pin engages an upper edge of a receptacle for receiving contents of the drum. As the raised drum is moved further forward with the latch pin still engaging the upper edge of the receptacle, the latch moves into a second position compressing the spring and releasing the second frame from latched engagement with the first frame. This allows the drum to pivot on the first frame to an inverted position for emptying.

Abstract: A dumping container for collecting, transporting and dumping primarily ashes removed from an incinerator. A pair of pivoted fore and aft frame members, of hollow box like crossection engage the tines of a manual cable operated hoist. The cable hoist provides the mobility needed to transport the dumping container to the incinerator, elevate it to the open top receiving vessel, and provide tilting and dumping in cooperation with a pair of hooking members on the bottom of the dumping container and the pivotal action of the dumping container fore and aft frame members. An integral water spray bar, connectable to an external water supply, provides water to wet down the ashes during the removal operation.

Abstract: The self-emptying container has relatively moveable parts (10, 11, 40, 41) normally secured together by a latch mechanism. In one embodiment, the container has an upright body (10) and a pivotal base (11). In another embodiment the body is a tipping skip or hopper (40) on a pallet base (41). The latch mechanism (19, 49) comprises a fore and aft flat bar (22, 52) pivoted at one end. The other end locates below the horizontal limb (29, 59) of an L shaped latch member (24, 54) which is lifted by the flat bar (22, 52) when an upward pressure is applied to the bar. That is done via lift apparatus such as a fork lift truck. The container is raised over a surface (S) and lowered onto that surface to pivot the flat bar (22, 52) upwards causing the latch member (24, 54) to release the relatively moveable parts to empty the container. In the first embodiment, the container is then raised so that the base pivots open. In the second embodiment the skip body 40 tips forward.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for dumping the contents of a container. A container dumping apparatus according to the present invention includes a frame and a carrier positioned on the frame for movement relative to the frame. The carrier includes an arrangement for supporting the container to be dumped. An actuating device for moving the carrier between rest and final dumping positions includes a first tilting arrangement having a first portion and a second portion extensible/retractable relative to the first portion. At least one cable is anchored at an outer end to the carrier and at an inner end to the first portion of the first tilting arrangement. The extensible/retractable second portion of the first tilting arrangement is arranged to act upon the cable intermediate the anchored ends thereof to shorten the span of the cable extending between the carrier and the extensible/retractable second portion.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a conveying apparatus especially to be used for charging a shaft furnace. The apparatus comprises a transferring device consisting of at least one carriage accommodating at least two skips with open tops. At the upper part of the skip there is, or can be attached a lifting handle. The skips are lifted to the emptying position by a lifting device including locking bars and a locking device. The locking bars are situated in relation to the pouring lip of the skip, on the opposite side of the transverse vertical plane bisecting the center of gravity, in order to tilt the skip around the locking bar.

Abstract: The application discloses a design for an automatically dumping hopper for use with a forklift. The hopper is designed for a 1-man operation with the operator transporting stacking and dumping the hopper without leaving the forklift seat and without the use of any controls other than the controls of the forklift. Two embodiments of the invention are disclosed. One embodiment which is useful for sand, gravel and other loose bulk material has a hinged bottom secured to the sidewalls with a hasp latch constructed such that when the hopper is tilted on edge, the hasp clears from its retainer, releasing the bottom to open when the hopper is lifted. The latch only releases upon tilting of the hopper so that the hopper can be transported and stored when lifted vertically.

Abstract: A box or container for transporting and disposing of trash is constructed to be operated by the action of a forklift truck alone without the addition of special accessories and so constructed as to have a low overall height making it suitable for placement under machines, benches and other devices, because of the absence of operating mechanisms under the container. The box is constructed so that the discharge cover or lid, as well as a specially constructed dumping leg are automatically released by the action of the forklift. The dumping leg then drops into a pivot bracket customarily located on the edge of the receptacle which receives the trash and further action of the forklift causes the box to tilt or pivot around the leg and discharge the contents of the box. Further action of the forklift returns the leg to its position under the box and closes the cover or lid making the box ready for further receipt of trash.

Abstract: A dump bin having a housing including a floor and a plurality of upstanding sides, a sleeve vertically mounted on one of the sides, a slidable rod in the sleeve, a pair of aligned shafts extending outwardly from opposite sides for receiving bearings mounted on the forks of a fork lift, the slidable rod being movable by gravity from a retracted position to an extended position below the dump bin after it has been lifted by a fork lift, with the lower portion of the rod causing the dump bin to pivot about the axis of the shafts as the fork lift is moved toward the container after the slidable rod has been moved into abutting relationship with the container.

Abstract: A barrel handling and dumping device for use with a fork lift truck comprises a barrel support plate and a pair of laterally spaced rearwardly extending bracket arms hinged to their front edges to the underface of the support plate and overlying the fork tongues and anchored thereto by pairs of longitudinally spaced collars affixed to the underfaces of the bracket arms and slidably engaging the torques, the arms being locked in position by set screws. Front and rear chains attached to the support plate carry hooks engaging the barrel rim, one of the chains having a chain tightener toggle member and an upwardly propelling stop member is located at the support plate front border, actuating arm projects forwardly medially from the support plate.

Abstract: A rock box which mounts in front of a farm tractor and is suitable for loading, transporting and dumping rocks. The rock box can be lowered, tilted and raised by a single hydraulic cylinder and can be operated from the operator's seat of the farm tractor. Levers are provided to apply hydraulic cylinder action directly to raise or lower the rock box of this invention to the ground level. A chain is provided to transpose linear action of said cylinder into tilt or rotary action for unloading the contents of said rock box. Control connections are provided to control the rock box movements from inside the tractor cab.

Abstract: A high-level dumping apparatus including an upright frame, a carriage vertically movable on said frame by a linear motor, and a load carrying chute assembly having an upward and rearward projecting tilt arm supported by a laterally shiftable lift member on the carriage for vertically reciprocable and pivotal movement of the chute assembly on the upright frame, and including a trip roller on the top portion of the upright frame in the upward path of the tilt arm to cause the tilt arm to pivot about the trip roller upon engagement of the tilt arm with the trip roller. A pivotal guide element is fixed to the tilt arm to ride in a vertical guide track for directing the vertical movement of the chute assembly and for determining the moment arm of the pivotal thrust exerted upon the chute assembly during its dumping cycle.

Abstract: A container dumping mechanism includes first and second sides. A carrier is positioned on the frame for movement relative thereto. The carrier includes a mechanism for supporting a container to be dumped. A dumping assembly is operably connected to the carrier and includes an actuating mechanism which is selectively actuable in first and second modes. In the first mode, the actuating mechanism is actuable to raise and generally invert the carrier at the first side of the frame to dump the contents of the container over the first side. In the second mode, the actuating mechanism is actuable to raise and generally invert the carrier at the second side of the frame to dump the contents of the container over the second side. The actuating mechanism is further actuable in a third mode for rotating the carrier essentially in place about a longitudinal axis to dump the contents of the container directly therebeneath.

Abstract: A lid unit for a refuse compactor which includes a bin having a power-actuated compacting blade therein; the lid unit comprising a flat, dual-section lid supported on the bin in normally closing relation thereto, the lid embodying a front section and a rear section transversely hinged together at adjacent edges, the lid being longitudinally shiftable a limited distance on the bin to different selective positions, and instrumentalities provided between the lid and the bin arranged to prevent opening of either of the lid sections when the lid is in one position, to permit the front lid section only to be opened when the lid is in a second position, and to permit the rear lid section to be folded onto the front lid section and the folded-together sections then swung to depend in front of the bin when the lid is in a third position.