Patent ID: 6669433
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: B60P,B62D

Abstract:
A device for handling a container for an automotive vehicle, comprising:a pivotable L-shaped hauling arm having a free end with a hook, a tipper pivotable about a first horizontal axis, actuating members for actuating said tipper, rollers for guiding the container, said tipper being connected to a rear part of a vehicle chassis by said first horizontal axis and having arms supporting a second pivot axis, said second pivot axis being located forward of a point at which the vehicle chassis rests on a rear axle assembly, said rear part supporting the first horizontal axis at a position disposed below an upper plane of the vehicle chassis, a link rod pivotably mounted on the second pivot axis, said link rod rotatably supporting the L-shaped arm, said actuating members being connected to said link rod between said second axis and its rotatable support of the L-shaped arm, a further actuating member connecting said link rod and the L-shaped arm, said L-shaped arm having a first arm portion rotatably supported by said link rod at said second pivot axis and a second arm portion which carries said hook, said first and second arm portions being connected telescopically to enable said first arm portion to vary in length, and a fifth wheel fixed to the vehicle chassis and having an axis located forward of the point at which the vehicle chassis rests on the rear axle assembly, said arms of said tipper being located on opposite sides of said fifth wheel when the device is in a rest position.