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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 21, 1999
Filed:
Dec. 23, 1996
Charles A Duell, Crestline, OH (US);
Thomas E Pfeifer, Galion, OH (US);
Larry D Horning, Crestline, OH (US);
Galion Solid Waste Equipment Co, Inc., Galion, OH (US);
Abstract
An improved compacting system, and an automated refuse vehicle that can employ this compacting system. Alternatively, the compacting system can be used with a stationary packer. The compacting system is capable of placing the packer ram, blade or panel into a creep mode in which, even if the maximum compacting force is applied, the packing ram will generally retain its position without reversing direction for a pre-programmed interval of time. The refuse vehicle also provides a fast-return cycle for an engaged container, and a series of 'lock-out' zones to minimize the possibility of damaging the vehicle during automated use. Methods for using the compacting system and for operating the refuse vehicle also form part of the present invention.