Patent ID: 7810209
Filing Date: 2010-10-12
Classification: B60G,B62D,E01H

Abstract:
1. A self-propelled sweeper comprising: a rear axle and a refuse container housed on the rear axle, a frame suitable for receiving said refuse container, a waste collection member, suction members which comprises a suction mouth and a suction duct, a suction and filtering unit, steer control members for steering the sweeper, a cabin with a driving position, and a front steering axle including upper arms, lower arms and an inner front wheel, and allowing a rotation of the inner front wheel when cornering beyond a right-angle, said front steering axle being supported by arms of a suspension of which the upper arms are arranged at an upper level which is higher than a maximum height of a wheel of the front steering axle, steer linkages also being arranged at said upper level, and the lower arms being shaped to receive said inner front wheel in a position of maximum curvature, wherein said container is supported at engagement and attachment members to said suction and filtering unit; said rear axle having a U-shaped plan for receiving said refuse container; and wherein said front axle includes a supporting structure rigidly connected to the frame to support said upper arms of the suspension and a space to allow a passage of the suction duct from the suction mouth to the suction and filtering unit.