Universal container grabber apparatus for a refuse collection vehicle
CA 1252069 A · Owner: Heil Co. (The) · Inventors: Smith, Fred T.; Smith, Fred P.
Overview
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Apparatus for use in grabbing a refuse container such that the container can be emptied into a refuse collection truck. The grabbing apparatus includes a pair of apposed articulated grabbing arms which have the capability of securely grabbing containers of substantially different sizes without crushing or otherwise damaging those containers.
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- Granted April 4, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 4, 2006.
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