REFUSE LOADING SYSTEM WITH REFUSE CONTAINER LIFT MECHANISM

Abstract: a system for loading refuse includes a grabber system and a container lift mechanism. the grabber system is operable to engage a refuse container. the container lift mechanism is configured to couple between the grabber system and a refuse collection vehicle and is operable to lift a refuse container held by the grabber system to empty contents of the refuse container into the refuse collection vehicle. the container lift mechanism includes a mast, a timing belt system, a belt attachment device, and one or more vertical drive units. the mast includes one or more vertical rails, at least one of the vertical rails including one or more guides is configured to guide the grabber system on the mast.

Inventor(s): Marc Nadeau, Michel Fillion, Phillip A. Kendrick, Michael Shane Peek

CPC Classification: B65F3/041 (Linkages, pivoted arms, or pivoted carriers for raising and subsequently tipping receptacles)

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