Title: Platen slide cover for refuse handling systems

Abstract: A refuse collection vehicle has a hopper and a compacting platen. A slide cover is disposed behind the platen and automatically moves rearwardly and forwardly therewith when the platen is short stroking or otherwise moving in at least a portion of the hopper area. The slide cover and platen move together as a unit at all times in this situation. When the platen is moved rearwardly in a full stroke during a compaction cycle, the platen and slide cover are automatically disengaged at a selected point in the stroke to permit the platen to freely proceed rearwardly. Upon retraction of the platen, it and the slide cover automatically re-engage.

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Inventors: Brisson, John R. (Kingsford, MI, US)

Application Number: 905163
Filing Date: 1978-05-12
Publication_date: 1980-05-06
Assignee: Lodal, Inc. (Kingsford, MI)
Primary Class(es): 414/525.55 100/190
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US Patent Ref:

3252600	May, 1966	Brisson et al.	414/525.
3621774	Nov, 1971	Dedio et al.	100/190.
3908540	Sep, 1975	Broman	100/190.
3955694	May, 1976	Herpich	401/525.

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Primary Examiner: Sheridan, Robert G.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Andrus, Sceales, Starke & Sawall