Patent ID: 6095744
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: B65F

Abstract:
A method of handling refuse containers including a handling system having a lift arm and a means for engaging and clamping a container for use with a refuse collection vehicle having a storage hopper, comprising the steps of:stowing the handling system including a lift arm and means for engaging and clamping a container below the storage hopper of the refuse collection vehicle;extending the lift arm from a stowed position below the hopper to the proximity of a refuse container to be emptied;engaging and clamping the refuse container by the engaging and clamping means;lifting the container with the lift arm and clamping means into a position suitable for dumping the contents of the container into the storage hopper;dumping the refuse from the container into the storage hopper;lowering the container;disengaging the container from the clamping means; andretracting the lift arm into the stowed position below the storage hopper.