Patent ID: 6113340
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: B66B

Abstract:
An automatic debris removal system in combination with a construction hoist of the type having a plurality of telescoping members for inclination against an elevated portion of a building, said hoist including a winch operated cable system for transporting a carriage device from ground level at a first position to said elevated portion at a second position, said system comprising:a tilting bucket means pivotally connected to said carriage device for rotation from a loading position to an unloading position;debris receiving means including an elongated chute for receiving debris from said bucket means, said chute being attached to and inclined with respect to said telescoping members of said hoist by an upper tie bar disposed transversely on the telescoping members at said first position and preventing downward movement of the carriage device therebelow; andautomatic releasing means attachable to said carriage device including actuating means, said releasing means being actuated upon movement of said carriage device from said second position to said first position by direct contact of said actuating means with said tie bar enabling said bucket means to be automatically released from said loading position to said unloading position to dispose of debris contained therein.