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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 27, 1992
Filed:
Sep. 05, 1991
Robert A Boda, Ooltewah, TN (US);
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., Dodge Center, MN (US);
Abstract
This invention relates to an improved self-aligning automatic or remotely operated system for latching and unlatching the tailgate mechanism of a rear-loading refuse compacting truck which uses the tailgate lifting hydraulic cylinders in conjunction with an hydraulic cylinder-operated latch pin pulling and re-engaging mechanism which includes a self-centering, self-locking pin which cooperates to provide a simple yet very reliable automated latching and unlatching mechanism for the tailgate of a rear-loading refuse vehicle. The mechanism is designed to be retrofitted or be interchangeable with a manual system in a manner which facilitates easy conversion from one to the other involving the changing of a minimum of parts.