Abstract

Methods and systems for assembling and using a hydraulic pallet jack box actuation system for a refuse truck are disclosed. The system includes an assembly that supports a pallet jack box sized and configured to contain at least a portion of a pallet jack. The assembly includes a top portion including a linkage connection portion that connects to a cross member of a truck frame, a bottom portion that includes a pallet box support member configured to be raised and lowered between the truck frame and a ground, and a hydraulic cylinder disposed between and connecting the top portion and the bottom portion. The hydraulic cylinder includes a top cylinder portion and a bottom portion configured to extend between an extended position to place the assembly in an extended configuration closer to the ground and a retracted position to place the assembly in a retracted configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B66F 9/075 - Constructional features or details
• B60R 9/02 - Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like at the sides, e.g. on running-board
• B62D 65/02 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components
• B65F 3/00 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
• B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable

Goods & Services

TRUCK BODIES-NAMELY, BULK HAULING BODIES INCORPORATING BARREL WASHING MECHANISM BARREL WASHING MECHANISM DESIGNED TO BE MOUNTED ON TRUCK BODIES