Patent ID: 9358745
Filing Date: 2016-06-07
CPC Classification: B30B

Claim Text:
1. A compactor, comprising: a first sidewall; a second sidewall; a bottom wall extending between the first sidewall and the second sidewall, wherein the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the bottom wall define a receptacle having a top, a first end and a second end; a ram assembly positioned within the receptacle, wherein the ram assembly comprises a leading face configured to translate relative to an axis that extends between the first end and the second end of the receptacle; a drive assembly coupled to the ram assembly, wherein the drive assembly comprises a drive cylinder; a frame positioned at the first end of the receptacle, wherein the drive cylinder is mounted to the frame, and wherein the frame comprises: a removable cover fastened to the frame, wherein the removable cover overlaps the continuous opening when the removable cover is fastened to the frame.