Abstract

The invention relates to a loading system (4) for lifting and emptying a bin (28) in a collector (8). A collection vehicle (2) provided therewith and method therefor. The loading system (4) according to the invention comprises: - a loading frame (19) mountable on the collector (8) with coupling means (23); - a lifting mechanism (29) arranged on the frame (19) and configured to pick up, lift and empty the bin (28), wherein the lifting mechanism (29) is provided with two lifting arms (24, 26) for picking up the bin (28); - a lifting drive system (51) connected operatively to the lifting mechanism (29) and configured to drive the lifting mechanism; - a lid engaging mechanism (62) configured to engage on a lid (60) of the bin (28); and - a blocking mechanism (64) connected operatively to the lid engaging mechanism (62) and configured to prevent over-rotation of the bin (28) during emptying, wherein the blocking mechanism (64) is provided with a blocking element (74) which is configured to engage on the bin (28).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65F 3/04 - Linkages, pivoted arms, or pivoted carriers for raising and subsequently tipping receptacles
• B65F 3/08 - Platform elevators or hoists with guides or runways for raising or tipping receptacles

Abstract

The invention relates to a pressing system (10) and refuse truck (4) and a method therefor. The pressing system (10) for compressing material in a collector (6) comprises : - a frame provided with coupling means mountable on the collector; - a pressing device (16,18) connected to the frame and comprising one or more hydraulic cylinders (54,56); - a drive system (32) operatively connected to the pressing (16,18) device, the drive system (32) comprising: - an energy supply (34) comprising an energy source; - an electric motor (48) operatively connected to the energy supply (34) and a motor control means (50) for controlling the electric motor (48); and - at least one hydraulic pump (44) drivable by the electric motor (48) for controlling the one or more cylinders (54,56) of the pressing device (16,18).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65F 3/00 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse