Patent Publication Number: US-2022219896-A1

Title: Attachment system for vehicle

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATION 
     This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/135,908, filed Jan. 11, 2021, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     Refuse vehicles collect a wide variety of waste, trash, and other material from residences and businesses. Operators of the refuse vehicles transport the material from various waste receptacles within a municipality to a storage or processing facility (e.g., a landfill, an incineration facility, a recycling facility, etc.). 
     SUMMARY 
     One embodiment relates to an attachment system for a vehicle. The attachment system includes a lateral member and an attachment interface. The attachment interface is configured to selectively engage with an attachment to facilitate releasably coupling the attachment to the vehicle. The attachment interface includes a first connecting plate coupled to the lateral member proximate a first end of the lateral member and a second connecting plate coupled to the lateral member proximate an opposing second end of the lateral member. Each of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate includes (i) an upper interface positioned at an upper end thereof and (ii) a lower interface positioned at a lower end thereof. The upper interface of each of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate defines a first aperture. The lower interface of each of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate defines a second aperture. 
     Another embodiment relates to an attachment system for a vehicle. The attachment system includes a lateral member, a plurality of arms coupled to and extending from the lateral member along a length thereof, and an attachment interface. The attachment interface includes a bracket coupled to the plurality of arms and a pair of interfaces coupled to the lateral member. One of the pair of interfaces is positioned proximate each end of the lateral member. The bracket and the pair of receivers are configured to selectively interface with an attachment to facilitate releasably coupling the attachment to the vehicle. 
     Still another embodiment relates to an attachment system for a vehicle. The attachment system includes a lateral member and an attachment interface. The attachment interface is configured to selectively engage with a plurality of attachments to facilitate releasably coupling the plurality of attachments to the vehicle. The attachment interface includes a first interface coupled to the lateral member proximate a first end of the lateral member, a second interface coupled to the lateral member proximate an opposing second end of the lateral member, and a third interface positioned between the first interface and the second interface. The second interface is spaced a first distance from the first interface. The third interface is spaced a second distance from the first interface that is less than the first distance. The first interface and the second interface facilitate selectively coupling a first attachment to the vehicle. The first interface and the third interface facilitate selectively coupling a second attachment to the vehicle. 
     This summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. Other aspects, inventive features, and advantages of the devices or processes described herein will become apparent in the detailed description set forth herein, taken in conjunction with the accompanying figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a refuse vehicle, according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 2  is a front perspective view of an attachment assembly of a refuse vehicle, according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 3  is a front perspective view of an attachment assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 4  is a top view of the attachment assembly of  FIG. 3 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 5  is a front view of the attachment assembly of  FIG. 3 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 6  is a detailed cross-sectional view of the attachment assembly of  FIG. 5 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 7  is a rear view of the attachment assembly of  FIG. 3 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 8  is a front perspective view of a first attachment coupled to the attachment assembly of  FIG. 3 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 9  is a rear perspective view of the first attachment of  FIG. 8 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 10-15  are various views of an interface of the first attachment of  FIG. 8  coupled to the attachment assembly of  FIG. 3 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 16  is a front perspective view of a second attachment coupled to the attachment assembly of  FIG. 3 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 17 and 18  are various perspective views of the second attachment of  FIG. 16 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 19 and 20  are various perspective views of an interface of the second attachment of  FIG. 16  coupled to the attachment assembly of  FIG. 3 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 21  is a front perspective view of an attachment assembly of a refuse vehicle, according to another exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 22  is a rear perspective view of the first attachment of  FIG. 8 , according to another exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 23  is a rear perspective view of the second attachment of  FIG. 16 , according to another exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 24  is a rear perspective view of an attachment assembly of a refuse vehicle, according to still another exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 25  is a front perspective view of the attachment assembly of  FIG. 24 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 26  is a rear perspective view of the attachment assembly of  FIG. 24 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 27  is a perspective view of a third attachment coupled to the attachment assembly of  FIG. 24 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 28  is a front perspective view of the third attachment of  FIG. 27 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 29  is a rear perspective view of the third attachment of  FIG. 27 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 30-33  are various views visually detailing a method for coupling the third attachment to the attachment assembly of  FIG. 24 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 34  is a perspective view of a fourth attachment coupled to the attachment assembly of  FIG. 24 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 35  is a front perspective view of the fourth attachment of  FIG. 34 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 36  is a rear perspective view of the fourth attachment of  FIG. 34 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 37 and 38  are various views of the fourth attachment coupled the attachment assembly of  FIG. 24 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 39  is a side perspective view of an attachment assembly of a refuse vehicle, according to yet another exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 40  is a side perspective view of the third attachment of  FIG. 27  coupled to the attachment assembly of  FIG. 39 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 41  is a side perspective view of the fourth attachment of  FIG. 34  coupled to the attachment assembly of  FIG. 39 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 42  is a front perspective view of an attachment assembly of a refuse vehicle, according to another exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 43  is a rear perspective view of the attachment assembly of  FIG. 42 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 44  is a rear perspective view of the first attachment, according to another exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 45  is a rear perspective view of the second attachment, according to another exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 46  is a detailed view of an attachment interface of the attachment assembly of  FIG. 42 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 47  is a detailed view of an attachment interface of the first attachment and the second attachment of  FIGS. 44 and 45 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 48  is a detailed view of the attachment interface of the attachment assembly of  FIG. 46  engaged with the attachment interface of the first attachment and the second attachment of  FIG. 47 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 49  is a rear perspective view of the attachment assembly of  FIG. 42  engaged with the first attachment of  FIG. 44 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 50  is a perspective view of an attachment assembly of a refuse vehicle, according to another exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 51  is a rear perspective view of the first attachment, according to another exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 52  is a detailed view of the attachment interface of the attachment assembly of  FIG. 50  disengaged from the attachment interface of the first attachment of  FIG. 51 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 53-55  are various view of the attachment interface of the attachment assembly of  FIG. 50  engaged with the attachment interface of the first attachment of  FIG. 51 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 56  is a rear perspective view of the attachment assembly of  FIG. 50 , according to an alternative embodiment. 
         FIG. 57  is a rear perspective view of the first attachment of  FIG. 51 , according to an alternative embodiment. 
         FIG. 58  is a rear perspective view of the second attachment, according to another exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 59  is a perspective view of an attachment assembly of a refuse vehicle, according to another exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 60  is a rear perspective view of the first attachment, according to another exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 61 and 62  are various detailed views of an attachment interface of the first attachment of  FIG. 60 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 63  is a front perspective view of the second attachment, according to another exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 64-67  show various views of a process of engaging the attachment assembly of  FIG. 59  with the first attachment of  FIG. 60 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 68 and 69  are various views of the attachment assembly of  FIG. 59  and the first attachment, according to an alternative embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Before turning to the figures, which illustrate certain exemplary embodiments in detail, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the details or methodology set forth in the description or illustrated in the figures. It should also be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of description only and should not be regarded as limiting. 
     According to an exemplary embodiment, an attachment system for a vehicle (e.g., a refuse vehicle, a front-loading refuse vehicle, a rear-loading refuse vehicle, a side-loading refuse vehicle, a skid-loader, a telehandler, a truck, a boom lift, etc.) is configured to facilitate selectively and releasably securing an attachment (e.g., a container attachment, a fork attachment, a plow attachment, a bucket attachment, a street sweeper attachment, a grabber attachment, a cart tipper attachment, etc.) to a lift assembly of the vehicle. Such an attachment system may advantageously allow an operator of the vehicle to use the vehicle for various applications and/or switch attachments for the vehicle with relative ease. By way of example, a container attachment may be attached to the vehicle such that the vehicle may be used for residential refuse collection (e.g., to collect refuse from smaller, residential refuse containers, etc.). By way of another example, a fork attachment may be attached to the vehicle such that the vehicle may be used for commercial refuse collection (e.g., to collect refuse from larger, commercial refuse containers, etc.). By way of yet another example, a plow attachment may be attached to the vehicle such that the vehicle may be used for snow removal. By way of still another example, a street sweeper attachment may be attached to the vehicle such that the vehicle maybe used to remove debris, dirt, etc. from streets, parking lots, etc. 
     According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIGS. 1-20 , a vehicle, shown as refuse vehicle  10  (e.g., a garbage truck, a waste collection truck, a sanitation truck, etc.), is configured as a front-loading refuse truck having a first attachment assembly, shown as attachment assembly  100 . In other embodiments, the refuse vehicle  10  is configured as a side-loading refuse truck or a rear-loading refuse truck. In still other embodiments, the vehicle is another type of vehicle (e.g., a skid-loader, a telehandler, a plow truck, a boom lift, etc.). As shown in  FIG. 1 , the refuse vehicle  10  includes a chassis, shown as frame  12 ; a body assembly, shown as body  14 , coupled to the frame  12  (e.g., at a rear end thereof, etc.); and a cab, shown as cab  16 , coupled to the frame  12  (e.g., at a front end thereof, etc.). The cab  16  may include various components to facilitate operation of the refuse vehicle  10  by an operator (e.g., a seat, a steering wheel, hydraulic controls, a user interface, switches, buttons, dials, etc.). As shown in  FIG. 1 , the refuse vehicle  10  includes a prime mover, shown as engine  18 , coupled to the frame  12  at a position beneath the cab  16 . The engine  18  is configured to provide power to a plurality of tractive elements, shown as wheels  20 , and/or to other systems of the refuse vehicle  10  (e.g., a pneumatic system, a hydraulic system, etc.). The engine  18  may be configured to utilize one or more of a variety of fuels (e.g., gasoline, diesel, bio-diesel, ethanol, natural gas, etc.), according to various exemplary embodiments. According to an alternative embodiment, the engine  18  additionally or alternatively includes one or more electric motors coupled to the frame  12  (e.g., a hybrid refuse vehicle, an electric refuse vehicle, etc.). The electric motors may consume electrical power from an on-board storage device (e.g., batteries, ultra-capacitors, etc.), from an on-board generator (e.g., an internal combustion engine, etc.), and/or from an external power source (e.g., overhead power lines, etc.) and provide power to the systems of the refuse vehicle  10 . 
     According to an exemplary embodiment, the refuse vehicle  10  is configured to transport refuse from various waste receptacles within a municipality to a storage and/or processing facility (e.g., a landfill, an incineration facility, a recycling facility, etc.). As shown in  FIG. 1 , the body  14  includes a plurality of panels, shown as panels  32 , a tailgate  34 , and a cover  36 . The panels  32 , the tailgate  34 , and the cover  36  define a collection chamber (e.g., hopper, etc.), shown as refuse compartment  30 . Loose refuse may be placed into the refuse compartment  30  where it may thereafter be compacted. The refuse compartment  30  may provide temporary storage for refuse during transport to a waste disposal site and/or a recycling facility. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the body  14  and the refuse compartment  30  extend in front of the cab  16 . According to the embodiment shown in  FIG. 1 , the body  14  and the refuse compartment  30  are positioned behind the cab  16 . In some embodiments, the refuse compartment  30  includes a hopper volume and a storage volume. Refuse may be initially loaded into the hopper volume and thereafter compacted into the storage volume. According to an exemplary embodiment, the hopper volume is positioned between the storage volume and the cab  16  (i.e., refuse is loaded into a position of the refuse compartment  30  behind the cab  16  and stored in a position further toward the rear of the refuse compartment  30 ). In other embodiments, the storage volume is positioned between the hopper volume and the cab  16  (e.g., a rear-loading refuse vehicle, etc.). 
     As shown in  FIG. 1 , the refuse vehicle  10  includes a first lift mechanism/system (e.g., a front-loading lift assembly, etc.), shown as lift assembly  40 . The lift assembly  40  includes a pair of arms, shown as lift arms  42 , coupled to the frame  12  and/or the body  14  on either side of the refuse vehicle  10  such that the lift arms  42  extend forward of the cab  16  (e.g., a front-loading refuse vehicle, etc.). In other embodiments, the lift assembly  40  extends rearward of the body  14  (e.g., a rear-loading refuse vehicle, etc.). In still other embodiments, the lift assembly  40  extends from a side of the body  14  (e.g., a side-loading refuse vehicle, etc.). The lift arms  42  may be rotatably coupled to frame  12  with a pivot (e.g., a lug, a shaft, etc.). As shown in  FIG. 1 , the lift assembly  40  includes first actuators, shown as lift arm actuators  44  (e.g., hydraulic cylinders, etc.), coupled to the frame  12  and the lift arms  42 . The lift arm actuators  44  are positioned such that extension and retraction thereof rotates the lift arms  42  about an axis extending through the pivot, according to an exemplary embodiment. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 1, 2, 8, and 16 , the attachment assembly  100  is coupled to the lift arms  42  of the lift assembly  40 . As shown in  FIGS. 1 and 8 , the attachment assembly  100  is configured to engage with a first attachment (e.g., a carry can, etc.), shown as container attachment  200 , to selectively and releasably secure the container attachment  200  to the lift assembly  40 . As shown in  FIG. 16 , the attachment assembly  100  is configured to engage with a second attachment, shown as fork attachment  300 , to selectively and releasably secure the fork attachment  300  to the lift assembly  40 . In other embodiments, the attachment assembly  100  is configured to engage with another type of attachment (e.g., a street sweeper attachment, a snow plow attachment, a snowblower attachment, a towing attachment, a wood chipper attachment, a bucket attachment, a cart tipper attachment, a grabber attachment, etc.). 
     As shown in  FIG. 1 , the lift arms  42  are rotated by the lift arm actuators  44  to lift the container attachment  200  or other attachment over the cab  16 . As shown in  FIGS. 1 and 2 , the lift assembly  40  includes second actuators, shown as articulation actuators  50  (e.g., hydraulic cylinders, etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the articulation actuators  50  are positioned to articulate the attachment assembly  100 . Such articulation may assist in tipping refuse out of the container attachment  200  and/or a refuse container (e.g., coupled to the lift assembly  40  by the fork attachment  300 , etc.) and into the hopper volume of the refuse compartment  30  through an opening in the cover  36 . The lift arm actuators  44  may thereafter rotate the lift arms  42  to return the empty container attachment  200  to the ground. According to an exemplary embodiment, a door, shown as top door  38  is movably coupled along the cover  36  to seal the opening thereby preventing refuse from escaping the refuse compartment  30  (e.g., due to wind, bumps in the road, etc.). 
     As shown in  FIGS. 2-7 , the attachment assembly  100  includes a first lateral member, shown as main tube  110 , having a first end, shown as right end  112 , and an opposing second end, shown as left end  114 . As shown in  FIGS. 2-5 and 7 , the attachment assembly  100  includes a pair of brackets, shown as brackets  120 . A first bracket  120  is coupled to the right end  112  of the main tube  110  and a second bracket  120  is coupled to the left end  114  of the main tube  110 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 2-5 and 7 , each of the brackets  120  includes an interface, shown as collar  122 ; a first plate, shown as inner plate  126 , coupled to the collar  122  (e.g., welded thereto, integrally formed therewith, etc.); and a second plate, shown as outer plate  130 , spaced from the inner plate  126 . As shown in  FIG. 3 , each of the collars  122  and the inner plates  126  cooperatively define an aperture, shown as through-hole  124 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the through-holes  124  of the brackets  120  facilitate sliding the collars  122  onto the main tube  110 . The collars  122  may be fixedly secured (e.g., with adhesive, welded, an interface fit, threaded, etc.) onto each of the right end  112  and the left end  114  of the main tube  110 . As shown in  FIG. 3 , each of the outer plates  130  defines an aperture, shown as aperture  132 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the apertures  132  facilitate sliding the outer plates  130  onto the main tube  110 . The outer plates  130  may be fixedly secured (e.g., with adhesive, welded, an interface fit, threaded, etc.) onto each of the right end  112  and the left end  114  of the main tube  110 , forming a space between the inner plates  126  and the outer plates  130 . Such a space may facilitate coupling the attachment assembly  100  to the lift assembly  40 . As shown in  FIG. 2 , the ends of the lift arms  42  are disposed between the inner plates  126  and the outer plates  130 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the ends of the lift arms  42  each define an aperture that receives the right end  112  and the left end  114 , respectively, of the main tube  110 . The outer plates  130  may be coupled to the main tube  110  after the main tube  110  is attached to the lift arms  42 , thereby securing the attachment assembly  100  to the lift assembly  40 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 2 and 3 , each of the inner plates  126  defines an aperture, shown as aperture  128 , and each of the outer plates  130  defines a corresponding aperture, shown as aperture  134 . The apertures  128  and the apertures  134  cooperatively define a pair of interfaces, one at each of the brackets  120 . As shown in  FIG. 2 , the lift assembly  40  includes a pair of brackets, shown as articulating brackets  46 , disposed along the lift arms  42 . Each of the articulating brackets  46  defines an interface, shown as through-hole  48 . As shown in  FIG. 2 , each of the articulation actuators  50  includes a first interface, shown as first eyelet  52 , positioned at a first end of the articulation actuators  50 . Each of the first eyelets  52  is positioned to align with one of the through-holes  48  of the articulating brackets  46  (e.g., to receive a fastener, pin, etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the first eyelets  52  pivotally couple the articulation actuators  50  to the articulating brackets  46 . As shown in  FIG. 2 , each of the articulation actuators  50  includes a second interface, shown as second eyelet  54 , positioned at an opposing second end of the articulation actuators  50 . Each of the second eyelets  54  is positioned to align with one of the interfaces defined by the apertures  128  and the apertures  134  of the brackets  120  (e.g., to receive a fastener, pin, etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the second eyelets  54  pivotally couple the articulation actuators  50  to the brackets  120  of the attachment assembly  100 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 2-7 , the attachment assembly  100  includes a second lateral member, shown as coupling tube  140 ; a plate, show as attachment plate  150 ; and a pair of frame members, shown as support plates  160 . In other embodiments, the attachment assembly  100  includes a different number of the support plates  160  (e.g., one, three, four, etc.). As shown in  FIGS. 3-7 , the attachment plate  150  has a plate, shown as plate  152 , with a curved portion, shown as flange  154 , extending therefrom. As shown in  FIGS. 3-7 , the flange  154  at least partially curls around and over the coupling tube  140 . As shown in  FIG. 6 , each of the support plates  160  defines an aperture, shown as main aperture  162 , positioned to receive the main tube  110 . Each of the support plates  160  defines an interface, shown as coupling tube interface  164 , configured to engage the coupling tube  140 . Each of the support plates  160  includes an edge, shown as front edge  166 , positioned along an interior surface of the plate  152  of the attachment plate  150 . The support plates  160  may thereby couple the main tube  110 , the coupling tube  140 , and the attachment plate  150  together. According to an exemplary embodiment, the main tube  110 , the coupling tube  140 , the attachment plate  150 , and/or the support plates  160  form a single weldment. In other embodiments, the components of the attachment assembly  100  are otherwise coupled together (e.g., fastened, adhesively coupled, etc.). In other embodiments, the support plates  160  are differently shaped and/or couple a different combination of components. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 3-7 , the plate  152  of the attachment plate  150  defines a first plurality of apertures, shown as first apertures  156 . The flange  154  of the attachment plate  150  defines a second plurality of apertures, shown as second apertures  158 , positioned to align with the first apertures  156 . The second apertures  158  expose first respective portions, shown as first exposed portions  142 , of the coupling tube  140 . According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIGS. 3-7 , the attachment plate  150  includes two first apertures  156  and two second apertures  158 , a first set positioned towards the right end  112  and a second set positioned towards the left end  114 . In other embodiments, the attachment plate  150  includes a different number of sets of the first apertures  156  and the second apertures  158  (e.g., one set, three sets, etc.). By way of example, a third set of the first apertures  156  and the second apertures  158  may be positioned in the center of the attachment plate  150  (e.g., centered between the right end  112  and the left end  114 , etc.). As shown in  FIGS. 3-5 and 7 , the flange  154  of the attachment plate  150  defines a third plurality of apertures, shown as third apertures  159 . A first of the third apertures  159  is positioned proximate the right end  112  of the attachment plate  150  and a second of the third apertures  159  is positioned proximate the left end  114  of the attachment plate  150  (e.g., the third apertures  159  are positioned further laterally outward than each set of first apertures  156  and second apertures  158 , etc.). The third apertures  159  expose second respective portions, shown as second exposed portions  144 , of the coupling tube  140 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 3 and 5-7 , the attachment assembly  100  includes a plurality of couplers, shown as couplers  170 . According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIGS. 3 and 5-7 , the attachment assembly  100  includes a pair of couplers, shown as couplers  170 , one positioned to align with each set of the first apertures  156  and the second apertures  158  of the attachment plate  150 . In other embodiments, the attachment assembly  100  includes a different number of couplers  170  to correspond with a different number of sets of the first apertures  156  and the second apertures  158  (e.g., one, three, etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the couplers  170  are configured to facilitate selectively and releasably securing an attachment (e.g., the container attachment  200 , the fork attachment  300 , etc.) to the attachment assembly  100 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 6 and 7 , each of the couplers  170  includes a first support (e.g., a plate, etc.), shown as upper support  172 . As shown in  FIG. 6 , the upper supports  172  are coupled (e.g., attached, fixed, fastened, welded, adhesively secured, etc.) to the interior surface of the plate  152  (e.g., indirectly coupled to the coupling tube  140 , above the first apertures  156  and below the second apertures  158 , etc.). In alternative embodiments, the upper supports  172  are directly coupled (e.g., attached, fixed, fastened, welded, adhesively secured, etc.) to an underside of the coupling tube  140 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 5-7 , each of the couplers  170  incudes a second support (e.g., a plate, a bar, a half-moon or semi-circular shaped bar/tube, etc.), shown as lower support  174 . As shown in  FIGS. 6 and 7 , the lower supports  174  are selectively spaced from (e.g., offset relative to, etc.) the upper supports  172 , thereby defining a gap therebetween. The top surface of the lower supports  174  are flat and an underside of the lower supports  174  are curved (e.g., half-moon shaped, etc.), according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in  FIGS. 6 and 7 , each of the couplers  170  includes a plurality of resilient members, shown as springs  176 , disposed within the gap between a bottom surface of the upper supports  172  and the top surface of the lower supports  174 . According to an exemplary embodiment, each of the couplers  170  includes a pair of springs  176 . In other embodiments, each of the couplers  170  includes a different number of the springs  176  (e.g., one, three, four, etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the springs  176  are configured to provide a resilient force to bias the lower supports  174  away from the upper supports  172 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 3-7 , each of the couplers  170  includes an adjuster assembly having an adjuster, shown as fastener  178 , and a retainer, shown as nut  180 . As shown in  FIGS. 3-7 , the fasteners  178  are accessible through the second apertures  158 . As shown in  FIG. 6 , each of the fasteners  178  extends through the coupling tube  140 , the upper supports  172 , and the lower supports  174  and engages a respective nut  180  positioned along the underside of a respective lower support  174 . In one embodiment, the nuts  180  are free to rotate. In another embodiment, the nuts  180  are fixed (e.g., welded, etc.) to the lower supports  174 . In alternative embodiments, the adjuster assemblies do not include the nuts  180 . By way of example, the lower supports  174  may define a threaded aperture that threadably engages the fasteners  178 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the adjuster assemblies (e.g., the fasteners  178 , the nuts  180 , etc.) are configured to facilitate selectively reorienting the lower supports  174  relative to the upper supports  172  between a first position (e.g., an extended position, an engagement position, etc.) and a second position (e.g., a compressed position, a disengagement position, etc.). By way of example, adjusting (e.g., tightening, loosening, etc.) the fasteners  178  may bring the lower supports  174  upward, towards the upper supports  172 , compressing the springs  176 . By way of another example, adjusting (e.g., loosening, tightening, etc.) the fasteners  178  may dismiss the lower supports  174  downward, away from the upper supports  172 , relaxing the springs  176 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 8 and 9 , the container attachment  200  includes a container, shown as refuse container  202 ; an articulating refuse collection arm, shown as collection arm assembly  270 ; and a first interface, shown as attachment interface  280 . The refuse container  202  has a first wall, shown as front wall  210 ; an opposing second wall, shown as rear wall  220  (e.g., positioned between the cab  16  and the front wall  210 , etc.); a first sidewall, shown as first sidewall  230 ; an opposing second sidewall, shown as second sidewall  240 ; and a bottom surface, shown as bottom  250 . The front wall  210 , the rear wall  220 , the first sidewall  230 , the second sidewall  240 , and the bottom  250  cooperatively define an internal cavity, shown as container refuse compartment  260 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the container refuse compartment  260  is configured to receive refuse from a refuse container (e.g., a residential garbage can, a recycling bin, etc.). 
     As shown in  FIGS. 8 and 9 , the second sidewall  240  of the refuse container  202  defines a cavity, shown as recess  242 . As shown in  FIG. 8 , the collection arm assembly  270  is coupled to the refuse container  202  and may be positioned within the recess  242 . In other embodiments, the collection arm assembly  270  is otherwise positioned (e.g., coupled to the rear wall  220 , coupled to the first sidewall  230 , coupled to the front wall  210 , etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the collection arm assembly  270  includes an arm, shown as arm  272 ; a grabber assembly, shown as grabber  276 , coupled to an end of the arm  272 ; and an actuator, shown as actuator  274 . The actuator  274  may be positioned to selectively reorient the arm  272  such that the grabber  276  is extended laterally outward from and retracted laterally inward toward the refuse container  202  to engage (e.g., pick up, etc.) a refuse container (e.g., a garbage can, a reclining bin, etc.) for emptying refuse into the container refuse compartment  260 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 9 , the container attachment  200  includes a frame member, shown as attachment frame  222 , disposed along (e.g., attached to, coupled to, fastened to, welded to, etc.) the rear wall  220  of the refuse container  202 . The attachment frame  222  includes a first frame member, shown as upper frame member  224 , and a second frame member, shown as lower frame member  226 , extending along the rear wall  220 . As shown in  FIG. 9 , the attachment frame  222  is configured to facilitate coupling the attachment interface  280  to the rear wall  220  of the refuse container  202 . In other embodiments, the container attachment  200  does not include the attachment frame  222 . By way of example, the attachment interface  280  may be directly coupled (e.g., fastened, welded, etc.) to the rear wall  220  of the refuse container  202 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 9-15 , the attachment interface  280  includes a plurality of brackets, shown as attachment brackets  282 . According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIGS. 9-15 , the attachment interface  280  includes a pair of attachment brackets  282 , one positioned to align with (i) each set of the first apertures  156  and the second apertures  158  of the attachment plate  150  and (ii) each coupler  170 . In other embodiments, the attachment interface  280  includes a different number of attachment brackets  282  to correspond with a different number of (i) sets of the first apertures  156  and the second apertures  158  and (ii) the couplers  170  (e.g., one, three, etc.). As shown in  FIG. 9 , the attachment brackets  282  are coupled (e.g., fastened, welded, etc.) to the rear wall  220  of the refuse container  202  (e.g., directly, indirectly by the attachment frame  222 , etc.). 
     In one embodiment, the attachment interface  280  includes a connector. The connector may include a first pair of connectors and a second pair of connectors. As shown in  FIGS. 9-12, 14, and 15 , each of the attachment brackets  282  includes the first pair of connectors, shown as upper hooks  284 , and the second pair of connectors, shown as lower hooks  286 , extending therefrom. In other embodiments, the attachment brackets  282  include a different number of upper hooks  284  (e.g., one, three, etc.) and/or a different number of lower hooks  286  (e.g., one, three, etc.). In an alternative embodiment, the attachment interface  280  does not include the attachment brackets  282 . By way of example, the upper hooks  284  and the lower hooks  286  may directly couple to and extend from the rear wall  220  of the refuse container  202 . In other embodiments, the attachment interface  280  includes one upper hook  284  and/or one lower hook  286  on each of the attachment brackets  282 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 10-12, 14, and 15 , the upper hooks  284  are configured to extend through and be received by the second apertures  158  such that the upper hooks  284  engage the first exposed portions  142  of the coupling tube  140 . In other embodiments, the upper hooks  284  engage the flange  154  (e.g., the flange  154  may not define the second apertures  158 , etc.). As shown in  FIGS. 11, 14, and 15 , the lower hooks  286  are configured to extend through and be received by the first apertures  156  such that the lower hooks  286  engage the underside of the lower supports  174 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the lower supports  174  are configured to engage the lower hooks  286  when selectively reoriented into the first position (e.g., the extended position, the engagement position, etc.) and disengage from the lower hooks  286  when selectively reoriented into the second position (e.g., the compressed position, the disengagement position, etc.). 
     In operation, the container attachment  200  may be coupled to the attachment assembly  100  using the following method. First, the fasteners  178  of the couplers  170  may be adjusted (e.g., tightened, etc.) to draw the lower supports  174  upward into the second position (e.g., the compressed position, the disengagement position, etc.). Second, the container attachment  200  may be interfaced with the attachment assembly  100  such that the upper hooks  284  extend through the second apertures  158  of the attachment plate  150  and engage the first exposed portions  142  of the coupling tube  140 . The lower hooks  286  may extend freely through the first apertures  156  of the attachment plate  150 . Third, the fasteners  178  of the couplers  170  may be adjusted (e.g., loosened, etc.) to relax the springs  176  and dismiss the lower supports  174  to the first position (e.g., the extended position, the engagement position, etc.) such that the lower supports  174  engage the lower hooks  286 . Such engagement between (i) the upper hooks  284  with the coupling tube  140  and (ii) the lower hooks  286  and the lower supports  174  may selectively secure the container attachment  200  to the attachment assembly  100 . Such attachment may facilitate the refuse vehicle  10  in carrying the container attachment  200  (e.g., such that the lift assembly  40  may lift the container attachment  200  to empty refuse within the container refuse compartment  260  of the refuse container  202  into the refuse compartment  30  of the refuse vehicle  10 , etc.). 
     As shown in  FIGS. 16-20 , the fork attachment  300  includes a plate, shown as fork plate  310 ; a pair of forks, shown as forks  320 , extending from the fork plate  310 ; and an interface, shown as attachment interface  330 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the forks  320  are coupled (e.g., attached, fastened, welded, etc.) to the fork plate  310 . The forks  320  may have a generally rectangular cross-sectional shape and are configured to engage a refuse container (e.g., protrude through fork pockets of a commercial refuse container, a carry can, a container assembly with a robotic arm, etc.). During operation of the refuse vehicle  10 , the forks  320  are positioned to engage the refuse container (e.g., the refuse vehicle  10  is driven into position such that the forks  320  protrude through fork pockets within the refuse container, etc.). As shown in  FIGS. 17-20 , each of the forks  320  includes a connector, shown as fork hook  322 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 18 , the attachment interface  330  is directly coupled (e.g., fastened, welded, etc.) to a rear surface, shown as rear face  312 , of the fork plate  310 . In one embodiment, the attachment interface  330  includes a connector. The connector may include a first plurality of connectors and a second plurality of connectors. As shown in  FIGS. 17-20 , the fork plate  310  includes the first plurality of connectors, shown as upper hooks  334 , and the second plurality of connectors, shown as lower hooks  336 , extending therefrom. According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIGS. 17-20 , the attachment interface  330  includes two sets of upper hooks  334  and two sets of lower hooks  336 , one set of each positioned to align with (i) each set of the first apertures  156  and the second apertures  158  of the attachment plate  150  and (ii) each coupler  170 . In other embodiments, the attachment interface  330  includes a different number of sets of the upper hooks  334  and sets of lower hooks  336  to correspond with a different number of (i) sets of the first apertures  156  and the second apertures  158  and (ii) the couplers  170  (e.g., one, three, etc.). According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIGS. 17-20 , each set of upper hooks  334  and lower hooks  336  includes two hooks. In other embodiments, each set of upper hooks  334  and/or lower hooks  336  includes a different number of hooks (e.g., one, three, etc.). In an alternative embodiment, the attachment interface  330  includes attachment brackets (e.g., similar to the attachment brackets  282  of the attachment interface  280 , etc.). 
     As shown in  FIG. 20 , the upper hooks  334  are configured to extend through and be received by the second apertures  158  such that the upper hooks  334  engage the first exposed portions  142  of the coupling tube  140 . In other embodiments, the upper hooks  334  engage the flange  154  (e.g., the flange  154  may not define the second apertures  158 , etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the lower hooks  336  are configured to extend through and be received by the first apertures  156  such that the lower hooks  336  engage the underside of the lower supports  174  (e.g., similar to the lower hooks  286  of the attachment interface  280 , etc.). The lower supports  174  are configured to engage the lower hooks  336  when selectively reoriented into the first position (e.g., the extended position, the engagement position, etc.) and disengage from the lower hooks  336  when selectively reoriented into the second position (e.g., the compressed position, the disengagement position, etc.). As shown in  FIG. 20 , the fork hooks  322  are configured to extend through and be received by the third apertures  159  such that the fork hooks  322  engage the second exposed portions  144  of the coupling tube  140 . In other embodiments, the fork hooks  322  engage the flange  154  (e.g., the flange  154  may not define the third apertures  159 , etc.). 
     In operation, the fork attachment  300  may be coupled to the attachment assembly  100  using the following method. First, the fasteners  178  of the couplers  170  may be adjusted (e.g., tightened, etc.) to draw the lower supports  174  upward into the second position (e.g., the compressed position, the disengagement position, etc.). Second, the fork attachment  300  may be interfaced with the attachment assembly  100  such that (i) the upper hooks  334  extend through the second apertures  158  of the attachment plate  150  and engage the first exposed portions  142  of the coupling tube  140  and (ii) the fork hooks  322  extend through the third apertures  159  of the attachment plate  150  and engage the second exposed portions  144  of the coupling tube  140 . The lower hooks  336  may extend freely through the first apertures  156  of the attachment plate  150 . Third, the fasteners  178  of the couplers  170  may be adjusted (e.g., loosened, etc.) to relax the springs  176  and dismiss the lower supports  174  to the first position (e.g., the extended position, the engagement position, etc.) such that the lower supports  174  engage the lower hooks  336 . Such engagement between (i) the upper hooks  334  and/or the fork hooks  322  with the coupling tube  140  and (ii) the lower hooks  336  and the lower supports  174  may selectively secure the fork attachment  300  to the attachment assembly  100 . Such attachment may facilitate the refuse vehicle  10  carrying the fork attachment  300  (e.g., such that the lift assembly  40  may interface with and lift a refuse container; the forks  320  protrude through fork pockets of a commercial refuse container, a carry can, a container assembly with a robotic arm; to empty refuse within a refuse container into the refuse compartment  30  of the refuse vehicle  10 ; etc.). 
     According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIG. 21 , the attachment assembly  100  includes an alternative coupler. As shown in  FIG. 21 , the attachment assembly  100  includes a locking mechanism, shown as movable retainers  157  (e.g., a movable tab, a movable bar, a movable pin, etc.), coupled to the interior surface of the plate  152  of the attachment plate  150 . The movable retainers  157  are positioned to selectively extend across the first apertures  156  of the plate  152  of the attachment plate  150  between a first position (e.g., a retracted position, an unlocked position, etc.) and a second position (e.g., an extended position, a locked position, etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the movable retainers  157  are configured to selectively engage with pockets of the container attachment  200 , the fork attachment  300 , etc. to couple (e.g., attach, secure, etc.) the respective attachment to the refuse vehicle  10 . 
     According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIG. 22 , the container attachment  200  includes an alternative or second interface, shown as attachment interface  290 . As shown in  FIG. 22 , the attachment interface  290  includes a plurality of brackets, shown as attachment brackets  298 . According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIG. 22 , the attachment interface  290  includes a pair of attachment brackets  298 , one positioned to align with each set of the first apertures  156  and the second apertures  158  of the attachment plate  150  and (ii) each movable retainer  157 . In other embodiments, the attachment interface  290  includes a different number of attachment brackets  298  to correspond with a different number of (i) sets of the first apertures  156  and the second apertures  158  and (ii) the movable retainers  157  (e.g., one, three, etc.). As shown in  FIG. 22 , the attachment brackets  298  are coupled (e.g., fastened, welded, etc.) to the rear wall  220  of the refuse container  202 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 22 , the attachment interface  290  includes a pair of plates, shown as plates  292 . One of the plates  292  is coupled (e.g., attached, fastened, welded, etc.) to each of the attachment brackets  298 . In other embodiments, the attachment interface  290  includes a different number of plates  292  (e.g., one, three, etc.) to correspond with the number of attachment brackets  298 . In an alternative embodiment, the attachment interface  290  does not include the attachment brackets  298 . By way of example, the plates  292  may be directly coupled to the rear wall  220  of the refuse container  202 . As shown in  FIG. 22 , each of the plates  292  includes a first connector, shown as upper hook  294 , and a second connector, shown as lower pocket  296 , extending therefrom. In other embodiments, the plates  292  include a different number of upper hooks  294  (e.g., two, three, etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the upper hooks  294  are configured to extend through and be received by the second apertures  158  such that the upper hooks  294  engage the first exposed portions  142  of the coupling tube  140 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the lower pockets  296  are configured to extend through and be received by the first apertures  156 . The lower pockets  296  are configured to receive the movable retainers  157  to secure the container attachment  200  to the attachment assembly  100 , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
     According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIG. 23 , the fork attachment  300  includes an alternative interface, shown as attachment interface  340 . As shown in  FIG. 23 , the attachment interface  340  includes a plurality of plates, shown as plates  342 . According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIG. 23 , the attachment interface  340  includes a pair of plates  342 , one positioned to align with (i) each set of the first apertures  156  and the second apertures  158  of the attachment plate  150  and (ii) each movable retainer  157 . In other embodiments, the attachment interface  340  includes a different number of plates  342  to correspond with a different number of (i) sets of the first apertures  156  and the second apertures  158  and (ii) the movable retainers  157  (e.g., one, three, etc.). As shown in  FIG. 23 , the plates  342  are coupled (e.g., fastened, welded, etc.) to the rear face  312  of the fork plate  310 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 23 , each of the plates  342  includes a first connector, shown as upper hook  344 , and a second connector, shown as lower pocket  346 , extending therefrom. In other embodiments, the plates  342  include a different number of upper hooks  294  (e.g., two, three, etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the upper hooks  344  are configured to extend through and be received by the second apertures  158  such that the upper hooks  344  engage the first exposed portions  142  of the coupling tube  140 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the lower pockets  346  are configured to extend through and be received by the first apertures  156 . The lower pockets  346  are configured to receive the movable retainers  157  to secure the fork attachment  300  to the attachment assembly  100 , according to an exemplary embodiment. By way of example, the movable retainers  157  of the attachment assembly  100  may replace the coupler  170  (e.g., when the container attachment  200  includes the attachment interface  290 , when the fork attachment  300  includes the attachment interface  340 , etc.). 
     According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIGS. 24-38 , the refuse vehicle  10  is configured as a rear-loading refuse truck having a second attachment assembly, shown as attachment assembly  70 . As shown in  FIGS. 24-26 , the refuse vehicle  10  includes a second lift mechanism/system (e.g., a rear-loading lift assembly, etc.), shown as lift assembly  60 . The lift assembly  60  includes a base, shown as base  62 ; an driver, shown as lift actuator  64 , and a pair of arms, shown as lift arms  66 . As shown in  FIG. 24 , the base  62  is coupled to (e.g., fixed, fastened, secured, etc.) to a ledge, shown as rear bumper  35 , of the tailgate  34 . The lift arms  66  extend from the base  62 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the lift actuator  64  is positioned to facilitate selectively pivoting the lift arms  66  about the base  62  such that the lift arms  66  may pivot towards and away from an opening of the refuse compartment  30  within the tailgate  34  (e.g., such that refuse may be dumped into the refuse compartment  30  from a refuse container through the tailgate  34  using the lift assembly  60 , etc.). 
     As shown in  FIGS. 24-27, 30-34, 37, and 38 , the attachment assembly  70  is configured to couple to the lift assembly  60 . In some embodiments, the attachment assembly  70  is additionally or alternatively configured to couple to the lift assembly  40 . In some embodiments, the attachment assembly  100  is additionally or alternatively configured to couple to the lift assembly  60 . As shown in  FIGS. 25, 26, 30-33, 37, and 38 , the attachment assembly  70  includes a plate, shown as attachment plate  72 . As shown in  FIGS. 25, 26, 31, 33, and 37 , the attachment assembly  70  includes a pair of brackets, shown as coupling brackets  74 , coupled at opposing sides of a rear surface of the attachment plate  72 . Each of the coupling brackets  74  is configured to receive an end of a respective lift arm  66  to couple (e.g., pivotally couple, etc.) the attachment assembly  70  to the lift assembly  60 . As shown in  FIGS. 25, 26, 31, 33, and 37 , the attachment plate  72  ( i ) has a first pair of interfaces, shown as arms  76 , extending from a top end thereof and (ii) defines a second pair of interfaces, shown as first apertures  78 , positioned proximate the bottom end thereof. In other embodiments, the attachment plate  72  includes a different number of arms  76  and/or first apertures  78  (e.g., one, three, four, etc.). 
     As shown in  FIGS. 25, 26, 31-33, 37, and 38 , the attachment assembly  70  includes a pair of locking mechanisms or latches, shown as locking levers  80 , having a first portion (e.g., a handle portion, etc.), shown as handle  82 , and a second portion (e.g., a latch portion, etc.), shown as retainer  84 . As shown in  FIGS. 26, 31, 32, and 38 , the locking levers  80  define a first aperture, shown as pivot aperture  86 , and a second aperture, shown as locking aperture  88 . As shown in  FIGS. 31-33, 37, and 38 , the attachment assembly  70  includes a first pair of pins, shown as pivot pins  90 . Each of the pivot pins  90  is positioned to extend through (i) a first aperture of a support, shown as mount  75 , extending from each of the coupling brackets  74  and/or the attachment plate  72  and (ii) the pivot aperture  86  of a respective locking levers  80  to pivotally couple each of the locking levers  80  to a respective mount  75  of the attachment assembly  70 . The handle  82  of the locking levers  80  facilitates manually pivoting the locking levers  80  about the pivot pins  90  between a first orientation or position (e.g., an unlocked orientation, a disengaged orientation, as shown in  FIG. 31 , etc.) and a second orientation or position (e.g., a locked orientation, an engaged orientation, as shown in  FIGS. 25, 26, 32, 33, 37 , and  38 , etc.). As shown in  FIG. 31 , the retainers  84  of the locking levers  80  are configured to retract from the first apertures  78  of the attachment plate  72  when the locking levers  80  are arranged in the first orientation. As shown in  FIGS. 25, 26, 32, 33, 37, and 38 , the retainers  84  of the locking levers  80  are configured to extend through the first apertures  78  of the attachment plate  72  when the locking levers  80  are arranged in the second orientation. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 31-33, 37, and 38 , the attachment assembly  70  includes a second pair of pins, shown as locking pins  92 . Each of the locking pins  92  is positioned to selectively extend through (i) a second aperture of a respective mount  75  and (ii) the locking aperture  88  of a respective locking levers  80  to pivotally secure the locking levers  80  in the second orientation. According to an exemplary embodiment, the locking pins  92  are spring loaded pins the snap into place (e.g., extend through the locking apertures  88 , etc.) in response to the locking levers  80  being positioned into the second orientation. The locking pins  92  may thereafter be pulled on or lifted to release the locking levers  80  from the second orientation. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 27 and 30-33 , the attachment assembly  70  is configured to engage with a third attachment, shown as grabber attachment  400 , to selectively and releasably secure the grabber attachment  400  to the lift assembly  60 . As shown in  FIGS. 34, 37, and 38 , the attachment assembly  70  is configured to engage with a fourth attachment, shown as cart tipper attachment  500 , to selectively and releasably secure the cart tipper attachment  500  to the lift assembly  60 . In other embodiments, the attachment assembly  70  is configured to engage with another type of attachment (e.g., a salt dispenser attachment, a towing attachment, a wood chipper attachment, a bucket attachment, the container attachment  200 , the fork attachment  300 , etc.). 
     As shown in  FIGS. 28-33 , the grabber attachment  400  includes a main portion, shown as base  410 , having a first extension, shown as first arm  412 , and a second extension, shown as second arm  414 , pivotally coupled thereto. According to an exemplary embodiment, the first arm  412  and the second arm  414  are selectively pivotable (e.g., with actuators, etc.) to facilitate grabbing an object (e.g., a refuse container, a trash can, a recycling bin, etc.). As shown in  FIGS. 28-32 , the grabber attachment  400  includes an interface, shown as attachment interface  420  including a plate, shown as backplate  422 , coupled to (e.g., fastened, fixed, secured, welded, integral with, etc.) the rear of the base  410 . The backplate  422  has a first pair of interfaces, shown as hooks  426 , extending from a top end thereof and (ii) defines a second pair of interfaces, shown as second apertures  428 , positioned proximate the bottom end thereof. In other embodiments, the backplate  422  includes a different number of hooks  426  and/or second apertures  428  (e.g., one, three, four, etc.). 
     As shown in  FIGS. 30-33 , the attachment interface  420  of the grabber attachment  400 , the attachment plate  72  of the attachment assembly  70 , and the locking levers  80  of the attachment assembly  70  facilitate releasably coupling and securing the grabber attachment  400  to the attachment assembly  70 . As shown in  FIGS. 31-33 , the backplate  422  of the attachment interface  420  is configured to engage with the attachment plate  72  of the attachment assembly  70  such that the hooks  426  of the backplate  422  engage with the arms  76  of the attachment plate  72  and the second apertures  428  of the backplate  422  align with the first apertures  78  of the attachment plate  72 . As shown in  FIGS. 32 and 33 , the retainers  84  of the locking levers  80  are configured to extend through the first apertures  78  of the attachment plate  72  and the second apertures  428  of the backplate  422  when in the second orientation such that each of the retainers  84  engage a respective protrusion, shown as tab  430 , extending from the backplate  422 . According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIG. 32 , the retainers  84  and the tabs  430  have complementary angled profiles. According to an exemplary embodiment, engagement between the retainers  84  and the tabs  430  pulls (e.g., compresses, etc.) the backplate  422  of the grabber attachment  400  against the attachment plate  72  of the attachment assembly  70  to releasably secure the grabber attachment  400  to the attachment assembly  70 . 
     In operation, the grabber attachment  400  may be coupled to the attachment assembly  70  using the following method. First, the locking levers  80  may be arranged in the first orientation (e.g., the unlocked orientation, etc.). Second, the grabber attachment  400  may be interfaced with the attachment assembly  70  such that (i) the hooks  426  of the backplate  422  interface with the arms  76  of the attachment plate  72  and (ii) the second apertures  428  of the backplate  422  align with the first apertures  78  of the attachment plate  72 . Third, the locking levers  80  may be manually pivoted from the first orientation to the second orientation (e.g., the locked orientation, etc.) such that the retainers  84  extend through the first apertures  78  of the attachment plate  72  and the second apertures  428  of the backplate  422 . Pivoting the locking levers  80  from the first orientation to the second orientation causes the retainers  84  to engage the tabs  430  on the backplate  422  such that the backplate  422  is pulled towards the attachment plate  72  and secured thereto. Further, the locking pins  92  may be manually inserted or automatically actuated into the locking apertures  88  of the locking levers  80  to secure the locking levers  80  in the second orientation and prevent inadvertent disengagement between the retainers  84  and the tabs  430 . Fourth, the locking pins  92  may be removed from the locking apertures  88  and the locking levers  80  pivoted from the second orientation back to the first orientation to release the grabber attachment  400  from the attachment assembly  70  such that the grabber attachment  400  may be maintained, repaired, replaced, swapped, etc. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 35-38 , the cart tipper attachment  500  includes a first plate, shown as front plate  502 , and an interface, shown as attachment interface  520 , including a second plate, shown as backplate  522 . As shown in  FIG. 36 , the cart tipper attachment  500  include a pair of brackets, shown as coupling brackets  504 , coupled at opposing sides of a rear surface of the front plate  502 . The backplate  522  of the attachment interface  520  includes a pair of extensions, shown as flanges  524 , that extend perpendicularly from opposing end of the backplate  522 . The flanges  524  are configured to interface with the coupling brackets  504 , coupling the front plate  502  and the backplate  522 . According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIG. 36 , each set of coupling brackets  504  and flanges  524  cooperatively receives a respective pin, shown as pivot pin  506 , such that the front plate  502  is pivotally coupled to the backplate  522 . In other embodiments, the front plate  502  is fixed relative to the backplate  522 . As shown in  FIG. 36 , the cart tipper attachment  500  includes an actuator (e.g., hydraulic cylinder, pneumatic cylinder, etc.), shown as tipper actuator  508 , positioned between the front plate  502  and the backplate  522 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the tipper actuator  508  is positioned to pivot the front plate  502  relative to the backplate  522 . As shown in  FIGS. 35 and 36 , the cart tipper attachment  500  includes a first interface, shown as upper flange  510 , and a second interface, shown as lower flange  512  configured to facilitate interlocking with and lifting an object (e.g., a refuse container, a trash can, a recycling bin, a cart, etc.) with the cart tipper attachment  500 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 36-38 , the backplate  522  has a first pair of interfaces, shown as hooks  526 , extending from a top end thereof and (ii) defines a second pair of interfaces, shown as second apertures  528 , positioned proximate the bottom end thereof. In other embodiments, the backplate  522  includes a different number of hooks  526  and/or second apertures  528  (e.g., one, three, four, etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the attachment interface  520  of the cart tipper attachment  500 , the attachment plate  72  of the attachment assembly  70 , and the locking levers  80  of the attachment assembly  70  facilitate releasably coupling and securing the cart tipper attachment  500  to the attachment assembly  70 . As shown in  FIGS. 37 and 38 , the backplate  522  of the attachment interface  520  is configured to engage with the attachment plate  72  of the attachment assembly  70  such that the hooks  526  of the backplate  522  engage with the arms  76  of the attachment plate  72  and the second apertures  528  of the backplate  522  align with the first apertures  78  of the attachment plate  72 . The retainers  84  of the locking levers  80  are configured to extend through the first apertures  78  of the attachment plate  72  and the second apertures  528  of the backplate  522  when in the second orientation such that each of the retainers  84  engage a respective protrusion, shown as tab  530 , extending from the backplate  522 . According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIG. 38 , the retainers  84  and the tabs  530  have complementary angled profiles. According to an exemplary embodiment, engagement between the retainers  84  and the tabs  530  pulls (e.g., compresses, etc.) the backplate  522  of the cart tipper attachment  500  against the attachment plate  72  of the attachment assembly  70  to releasably secure the cart tipper attachment  500  to the attachment assembly  70 . 
     In operation, the cart tipper attachment  500  may be coupled to the attachment assembly  70  using the following method. First, the locking levers  80  may be arranged in the first orientation (e.g., the unlocked orientation, etc.). Second, the cart tipper attachment  500  may be interfaced with the attachment assembly  70  such that (i) the hooks  526  of the backplate  522  interface with the arms  76  of the attachment plate  72  and (ii) the second apertures  528  of the backplate  522  align with the first apertures  78  of the attachment plate  72 . Third, the locking levers  80  may be manually pivoted from the first orientation to the second orientation (e.g., the locked orientation, etc.) such that the retainers  84  extend through the first apertures  78  of the attachment plate  72  and the second apertures  528  of the backplate  522 . Pivoting the locking levers  80  from the first orientation to the second orientation causes the retainers  84  to engage the tabs  530  on the backplate  522  such that the backplate  522  is pulled towards the attachment plate  72  and secured thereto. Further, the locking pins  92  may be manually inserted or automatically actuated into the locking apertures  88  of the locking levers  80  to secure the locking levers  80  in the second orientation and prevent inadvertent disengagement between the retainers  84  and the tabs  530 . Fourth, the locking pins  92  may be removed from the locking apertures  88  and the locking levers  80  pivoted from the second orientation back to the first orientation to release the cart tipper attachment  500  from the attachment assembly  70  such that the cart tipper attachment  500  may be maintained, repaired, replaced, swapped, etc. 
     According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIGS. 39-41 , the refuse vehicle  10  is configured as a side-loading refuse truck having a container (e.g., similar to refuse container  202 , etc.), shown as refuse container  600 , including a third lift mechanism/system (e.g., a side-loading lift assembly, etc.), shown as lift assembly  610 , and third attachment assembly, shown as attachment assembly  620 . The attachment assembly  620  may be similar to the attachment assembly  70  and/or the attachment assembly  100 . As shown in  FIG. 40  the attachment assembly  620  is configured to engage with the grabber attachment  400  to selectively and releasably secure the grabber attachment  400  to the lift assembly  610 . As shown in  FIG. 41 , the attachment assembly  620  is configured to engage with the cart tipper attachment  500  to selectively and releasably secure the cart tipper attachment  500  to the lift assembly  610 . In other embodiments, the attachment assembly  620  is configured to engage with another type of attachment (e.g., a bucket attachment, the container attachment  200 , the fork attachment  300 , etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the lift assembly  610  is configured to facilitate lifting an object (e.g., a refuse container, a trash can, a recycling bin, etc.) such that the contents therein (e.g., refuse, trash, garbage, etc.) may be dumped into a cavity, shown as refuse compartment  602 , of the refuse container  600 . 
     According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIGS. 42-49 , (i) the attachment assembly  100  does not include the coupling tube  140 , the attachment plate  150 , the support plates  160 , or the couplers  170 , (ii) the container attachment  200  (e.g., a carry can attachment) does not include the attachment interface  280  or the attachment interface  290 , and (iii) the fork attachment  300  does not include the fork hooks  322  or the attachment interface  330 . Rather, (i) the attachment assembly  100  includes an attachment interface, shown as attachment interface  700 , and (ii) the container attachment  200  and the fork attachment  300  include another alternative or third interface, shown as attachment interface  800 . As described in more detail herein, the attachment interface  700  and the attachment interface  800  are configured to facilitate selectively and releasably coupling the container attachment  200  and the fork attachment  300  to the attachment assembly  100  and, thereby, the refuse vehicle  10 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 42 and 43 , the attachment interface  700  of the attachment assembly  100  includes (i) a plurality of frame members or arms, shown as support plates  710 , coupled to the main tube  110 ; (ii) a first bracket, shown as central bump stop  720 , coupled to the support plates  710 ; and (iii) a plurality of second brackets or interfaces (e.g., a pair of second brackets, etc.), shown as receivers  730 , coupled to the main tube  110 . The receivers  730  include (i) a first receiver  730  positioned between the central bump stop  720  and a first bracket  120  positioned at the right end  112  of the main tube  110  and (ii) a second receiver  730  positioned between the central bump stop  720  and a second bracket  120  positioned at the left end  114  of the main tube  110 . While shown as including three support plates  710 , the attachment assembly  100  may include a different number of the support plates  710  (e.g., one, two, four, etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the main tube  110 , the brackets  120 , the support plates  710 , the central bump stop  720 , and/or the receivers  730  form a single weldment. In other embodiments, one or more components of the attachment assembly  100  are otherwise coupled together (e.g., fastened, adhesively coupled, etc.). 
     As shown in  FIGS. 42 and 43 , the central bump stop  720  includes a first plate, shown as backing plate  722 , and a second plate, shown as top plate  726 , extending rearward from an upper end of the backing plate  722 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the top plate  726  is perpendicular to or substantially perpendicular to the backing plate  722  such that the central bump stop  720  has a generally “L-shaped” structure. In some embodiments, the top plate  726  extends at an upward angle from the upper end of the backing plate  722 . In other embodiments, the central bump stop  720  does not include the top plate  726 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 42 and 43 , (i) a first end (e.g., a rear end, etc.) of each of the support plates  710  defines an aperture, shown as main aperture  712 , that receives the main tube  110  and (ii) an opposing second end (e.g., a front end, etc.) of each of the support plates  710  is positioned along a rear or interior surface of the backing plate  722  and the top plate  726  of the central bump stop  720 . As shown in  FIG. 42 , (i) the backing plate  722  of the central bump stop  720  defines a plurality of interfaces, shown as apertures  724 , that correspond with the quantity of support plates  710  and (ii) the opposing second end of each of the support plates  710  defines an interface, shown as protrusion  714 , positioned to extend into and engage with a respective one of the apertures  724  of the backing plate  722  of the central bump stop  720 . As shown in  FIGS. 42 and 43 , the top plate  726  defines one or more first coupling apertures (e.g., positioned at opposing ends of the top plate  726 , etc.), shown as coupling apertures  728 . In some embodiments, the top plate  726  does not define the coupling apertures  728 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 42 and 48 , each of the receivers  730  has a first end, shown as tube end  732 , and an opposing second end, shown as receiving end  734 . Each of the receivers  730  includes a first wall, shown as inner sidewall  736 , a second wall, shown as outer sidewall  738 , a third wall, shown as upper wall  740 , and a fourth wall, shown as lower wall  742 . The inner sidewall  736 , the outer sidewall  738 , the upper wall  740 , and the lower wall  742  are coupled together or integrally formed to provide a generally rectangular cross-sectional shape for the receivers  730 . In other embodiments, the receivers  730  have another cross-sectional shape (e.g., square, hexagonal, circular, oval, etc.). Each of the inner sidewall  736  and the outer sidewall  738  defines an aperture, shown as main aperture  752  and main aperture  754 , respectively, positioned proximate the tube end  732  of the receivers  730  and that receives the main tube  110  to couple the receivers  730  to the main tube  110 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 42 , (i) the receiving end  734  of each of the receivers  730  defines an aperture, shown as opening  748 , and (ii) the inner sidewall  736  is shorter than the outer sidewall  738  and, therefore, the inner sidewall  736  does not extend all the way to the receiving end  734  such that a cutout, shown as cutout  750 , is defined in each of the receivers  730 . The opening  748  and the cutout  750 , therefore, cooperatively define a “L-shaped” opening into the interior slot or passage of each of the receivers  730 . The upper wall  740  of each of the receivers  730  defines one or more second coupling apertures, shown as coupling apertures  744 , and the lower wall  742  of each of the receivers  730  defines one or more third coupling apertures, shown as coupling apertures  746 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 44 and 47 , the attachment interface  800  of the container attachment  200  includes a pair of plates or arms, shown as support plates  810 , coupled to and extending from the refuse container  202 ; an engagement member, shown as engagement bracket  820 , extending between the inward facing surfaces of the support plates  810 ; and a pair of inserts, shown as inserts  830 , coupled to and extending from the outward facing surfaces of the support plates  810 . As shown in  FIG. 44 , (i) a first one of the support plates  810  (e.g., a left support plate) is coupled to and flush with a first sidewall (e.g., the first sidewall  230 ) of the refuse container  202  and (ii) a second one of the support plates  810  (e.g., a right support plate) is coupled to and spaced laterally outward from an opposing second sidewall (e.g., the second sidewall  240 ) of the refuse container  202  by an extension or spacer, shown as spacer bar  812 . In some embodiments, the attachment interface  800  does not include the spacer bar  812 , but rather the second one of the support plates  810  is coupled to and flush with the opposing second sidewall of the refuse container  202 . As shown in  FIG. 45 , the attachment interface  800  of the fork attachment  300  is substantially similar to the attachment interface  800  of the container attachment  200 , except the support plates  810  are replaced with the forks  320 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 44 and 45 , the engagement bracket  820  includes a first plate, shown as front plate  822 , and a second plate, shown as top plate  826 , extending rearward from an upper end of the front plate  822 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the top plate  826  is perpendicular to or substantially perpendicular to the front plate  822  such that the engagement bracket  820  has a generally “L-shaped” structure. In some embodiments, the top plate  826  extends at an upward angle from the upper end of the front plate  822 . In other embodiments, the engagement bracket  820  does not include the top plate  826 . As shown in  FIGS. 44 and 45 , the top plate  826  defines one or more fourth coupling apertures (e.g., positioned at opposing ends of the top plate  826 , etc.), shown as coupling apertures  828 . In some embodiments, the top plate  826  does not define the coupling apertures  828 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 47 , the inserts  830  include a first plate, shown as upper plate  832 ; a second plate, shown as lower plate  834 ; a third plate, shown as front plate  836 , connecting front ends of the upper plate  832  and the lower plate  834 ; and a fourth plate, shown as interface plate  838 , (i) connecting rear ends of the upper plate  832  and the lower plate  834  and (ii) having (a) a pair of flanges, shown as flanges  840 , extending rearward from the rear ends of the upper plate  832  and the lower plate  834  at an angle toward each other and (b) a connecting plate, shown as rear plate  842 , connecting the flanges  840  such that the interface plate  838  has a tapered, “C-shaped,” or a trapezoidal/semi-hexagon shaped profile. In other embodiments, the interface plate  838  has another type of tapered or curved profile (e.g., a “V-shaped” profile, a semi-circle shaped profile, etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the tapered or curved profile of the interface plate  838  provides improved or easier coupling of the attachment interface  800  to the attachment interface  700  of the attachment assembly  100 . As shown in  FIG. 47 , the upper plate  832  of the inserts  830  defines one or more fifth coupling apertures, shown as coupling apertures  844 , and the lower plate  834  of the inserts  830  defines one or more sixth coupling apertures, shown as coupling apertures  846 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 48 and 49 , the attachment interface  700  of the attachment assembly  100  is configured to releasably receive and interface with the attachment interface  800  to facilitate selectively coupling a desired attachment (e.g., the container attachment  200 , the fork attachment  300 , a plow attachment, a bucket attachment, a street sweeper attachment, a grabber attachment, a cart tipper attachment, etc.) to the vehicle  10 . Specifically, (i) the front plate  822  and the top plate  826  of the engagement bracket  820  are configured to interface with the backing plate  722  and the top plate  726  of the central bump stop  720 , respectively, such that the coupling apertures  728  of the central bump stop  720  and the coupling apertures  828  of the engagement bracket  820  align and (ii) the inserts  830  are configured to slide through the opening  748  and the cutout  750  into the interior slot or passage of the receivers  730  such that (a) the coupling apertures  744  and the coupling apertures  746  of the receivers  730  and (b) the coupling apertures  844  and the coupling apertures  846  of the inserts  830  align. As shown in  FIGS. 48 and 49 , the various aligned coupling apertures of the attachment interface  700  and the attachment interface  800  selectively receive a plurality of fasteners (e.g., bolts, pins, etc.), shown as fasteners  760 , to selectively secure the attachment interface  800  to the attachment interface  700  and, thereby, the desired attachment to the attachment assembly  100 . 
     According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIGS. 50-55 , (i) the attachment assembly  100  does not include the coupling tube  140 , the attachment plate  150 , the support plates  160 , the couplers  170 , or the attachment interface  700  and (ii) the container attachment  200  (e.g., a carry can attachment) does not include the attachment interface  280 , the attachment interface  290 , or the attachment interface  800 . Rather, (i) the attachment assembly  100  includes an alternative attachment interface, shown as attachment interface  900 , and (ii) the container attachment  200  include another alternative or fourth interface, shown as attachment interface  1000 . As described in more detail herein, the attachment interface  900  and the attachment interface  1000  are configured to facilitate selectively and releasably coupling the container attachment  200  to the attachment assembly  100  and, thereby, the refuse vehicle  10 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 50 and 52-55 , the attachment interface  900  of the attachment assembly  100  includes (i) a plurality of positioning, guide, or support members, shown as guide plates  910 , coupled to the main tube  110  and (ii) a plurality of brackets or interfaces, shown as connecting plates  920 , coupled to the main tube  110 . The connecting plates  920  include (i) a first or right connecting plate  920  positioned between a first or right guide plate  910  and a first or right bracket  120  positioned at the right end  112  of the main tube  110  and (ii) a second or left connecting plate  920  positioned between a second or left guide plate  910  and a second or left bracket  120  positioned at the left end  114  of the main tube  110 . While shown as including two guide plates  910 , the attachment assembly  100  may include a different number of the guide plates  910  (e.g., one, three, four, etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the main tube  110 , the brackets  120 , the guide plates  910 , and/or the connecting plates  920  form a single weldment. In other embodiments, one or more components of the attachment assembly  100  are otherwise coupled together (e.g., fastened, adhesively coupled, etc.). 
     As shown in  FIGS. 54 and 55 , each of the guide plates  910  ( i ) defines an aperture, shown as main aperture  912 , that receives the main tube  110  and (ii) has an exterior shape or surface profile, shown as profile  914 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the profile  914  is oblong shaped with an upper portion thereof extending upward from the main tube  110  more than a bottom portion thereof extending downward from the main tube  110 . In other embodiments, the upper portion and the bottom portion of the profile  914  are symmetric. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 50, 54, and 55 , a first end (e.g., a rear end, etc.) of each of connecting plates  920  defines an aperture, shown as main aperture  922 , that receives the main tube  110  to couple the connecting plates  920  to the main tube  110 . As shown in  FIGS. 52, 53 , and  55 , an opposing second end (e.g., a front end, etc.) of each of the connecting plates  920  includes a first interface, shown as upper extension  924 , and a second interface, shown as lower extension  926 , extending forward from the upper and lower ends thereof, respectively. According to an exemplary embodiment, the upper extension  924  and the lower extension  926  have a tapered or sloped profile. As shown in  FIGS. 52 and 55 , both (i) the upper end and/or the upper extension  924  of the connecting plates  920  and (ii) the lower end and/or the lower extension  926  of the connecting plates  920  define one or more apertures, shown as coupling apertures  928 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 51-55 , the attachment interface  1000  of the container attachment  200  includes a pair of plates or arms, shown as support arms  1010 . Each of the support arms  1010  has a first end or rear end, shown as coupling end  1012 , and opposing second end or front end, shown as engagement end  1014 , coupled to the refuse container  202 . As shown in  FIGS. 52 and 53 , a first one of the support arms  1010  (e.g., a left support arm) is coupled to and flush with the first sidewall  230  of the refuse container  202 . As shown in  FIG. 51 , a second one of the support arms  1010  (e.g., a right support arm) is coupled to and spaced laterally outward from the second sidewall  240  of the refuse container  202  by an extension or spacer, shown as spacer bracket  1016 . In some embodiments, the attachment interface  1000  does not include the spacer bracket  1016 , but rather the second one of the support arms  1010  is coupled to and flush with the second sidewall  240  (see, e.g.,  FIG. 57 ). In other embodiments, the support arms  1010  are not coupled to the refuse container  202 , but rather the engagement ends  1014  have curved or hooked ends to form forks of the fork attachment  300  (see, e.g.,  FIG. 58 ). 
     As shown in  FIGS. 51-54 , the attachment interface  1000  includes (i) a first cross member, shown as engagement bracket  1040 , that extends between the inward facing surfaces of the support arms  1010  at the coupling end  1012  thereof, (ii) a second cross member, shown as support bar  1050 , that extends between the inward facing surfaces of the support arms  1010  at a position between the coupling end  1012  and the engagement end  1014  of the support arms  1010 , and (iii) a third cross member, shown as support bar  1060 , that (a) extends between the inward facing surfaces of the support arms  1010  at a position between the coupling end  1012  and the engagement end  1014  of the support arms  1010  and (b) is positioned above the support bar  1050 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the support bar  1050  and/or the support bar  1060  are coupled (e.g., welded, etc.) to the rear wall  220  of the refuse container  202 . As shown in  FIGS. 51 and 54 , the engagement bracket  1040  includes a first plate, shown as front plate  1042 , and a second plate, shown as top plate  1044 , extending rearward from an upper end of the front plate  1042 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the top plate  1044  is perpendicular to or substantially perpendicular to the front plate  1042  such that the engagement bracket  1040  has a generally “L-shaped” structure. In some embodiments, the top plate  1044  extends at an upward angle from the upper end of the front plate  1042 . In other embodiments, the engagement bracket  1040  does not include one of the front plate  1042  or the top plate  1044 . As shown in  FIG. 54 , the front plate  1042  and the top plate  1044  are configured to engage with the profile  914  of the guide plates  910 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the profile  914  is sized and shaped to vertically orient the attachment interface  1000  and provide a consistent depth of insertion with respect to the attachment interface  900  to facilitate proper interfacing with the attachment interface  900  of the attachment assembly  100 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 51-55 , the coupling end  1012  of each of the support arms  1010  includes (i) a first support, shown as upper bracket  1018 , coupled to and extending laterally outward from an upper end portion of the coupling end  1012  of each of the support arms  1010  and (ii) a second support, shown as lower bracket  1022 , coupled to and extending laterally outward from a lower end portion of the coupling end  1012  of each of the support arms  1010 . The upper bracket  1018  and the coupling end  1012  of each of the support arms  1010  define a first channel, shown as upper channel  1020 . The lower bracket  1022  and the coupling end  1012  of each of the support arms  1010  define a second channel, shown as lower channel  1024 . As shown in  FIGS. 51, 54, and 55 , (i) the upper portion of the coupling end  1012  of each of the support arms  1010  and each of the upper brackets  1018  and (ii) the lower portion of the coupling end  1012  of each of the support arms  1010  and each of the lower brackets  1022  cooperatively define a plurality of apertures, shown as coupling apertures  1026 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 53-55 , the upper channels  1020  of the upper brackets  1018  selectively receive the upper extensions  924  of the connecting plates  920  and the lower channels  1024  of the lower brackets  1022  selectively receive the lower extensions  926  of the connecting plates  920 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the upper brackets  1018  and the lower brackets  1022  are oriented (e.g., angled toward each other, sloped downward, etc.) to correspond with the tapered or sloped profile of the upper extensions  924  and the lower extensions  926  of the connecting plates  920 . The orientation of the upper brackets  1018  and the lower brackets  1022  prevents over-insertion of the connecting plates  920  therein such that the coupling apertures  928  of the connecting plates  920  and the coupling apertures  1026  of the support arms  1010  properly align. As shown in  FIGS. 53-55 , the coupling apertures  928  of the attachment interface  900  and the coupling apertures  1026  of the attachment interface  1000  selectively receive a plurality of fasteners (e.g., bolts, pins, etc.), shown as pins  930 , to selectively secure the attachment interface  1000  to the attachment interface  900  and, thereby, the desired attachment to the attachment assembly  100 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 51, 54, and 55 , a rear edge of the coupling end  1012  of the support arms  1010  defines a cutout, shown as tube notch  1028 . As shown in  FIGS. 54 and 55 , the tube notch  1028  of the support arms  1010  interfaces with and receives at least a portion of the main tube  110  when the attachment interface  1000  engages with the attachment interface  900 . As shown in  FIGS. 51, 54, and 55 , the coupling end  1012  of each of the support arms  1010  includes (i) a first guide member, shown as upper guide flange  1030 , that is coupled to and extends rearward from the rear edge and above the tube notch  1028  of the coupling end  1012  of each of the support arms  1010  and (ii) a second guide member, shown as lower guide flange  1032 , that is coupled to and extends rearward from the rear edge and below the tube notch  1028  of the coupling end  1012  of each of the support arms  1010 . According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIGS. 51, 54, and 55 , the upper guide flanges  1030  and the lower guide flanges  1032  are angled or slant inward toward a center axis of the container attachment  200 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the upper guide flanges  1030  and the lower guide flanges  1032  are configured to engage with the connecting plates  920  as the attachment interface  1000  is being interfaced with the attachment interface  900  to laterally orient and guide the attachment interface  1000  with respect to the attachment interface  900  to facilitate proper interfacing with the attachment interface  900  of the attachment assembly  100 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 53-55 , the attachment interface  900  of the attachment assembly  100  is configured to releasably receive and interface with the attachment interface  1000  to facilitate selectively coupling a desired attachment (e.g., the container attachment  200 , a fork attachment, a plow attachment, a bucket attachment, a street sweeper attachment, a grabber attachment, a cart tipper attachment, etc.) to the vehicle  10 . Specifically, (i) the front plate  1042  and the top plate  1044  of the engagement bracket  1040  are configured to interface with the profile  914  of the guide plates  910  and (ii) the upper brackets  1018  and the lower brackets  1022  are configured to slide onto and interface with the upper extensions  924  and the lower extensions  926  of the connecting plates  920  such that the coupling apertures  928  and the coupling apertures  1026  align to receive the pins  930  to selectively secure the attachment interface  1000  to the attachment interface  900  and, thereby, the desired attachment to the attachment assembly  100 . 
     According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIG. 56 , the attachment interface  900  of the attachment assembly  100  includes a third or middle connecting plate  920  positioned along the main tube  110  between (i) the right connecting plate  920  positioned proximate the right end  112  of the main tube  110  and (ii) the left connecting plate  920  positioned proximate the left end  114  of the main tube  110  (e.g., offset closer to the right end  112  than the left end  114 ) such that (a) the left connecting plate  920  and the middle connecting plate  920  are spaced a first distance or width w 1  apart and (b) the right connecting plate  920  and the left connecting plate  920  are spaced a second distance or width w 2  apart that is greater than the width w 1 . As shown in  FIG. 57 , the attachment interface  1000  of the container attachment  200  has the width w 1  such that the container attachment  200  can be selectively secured to the attachment assembly  100  using the left connecting plate  920  and the middle connecting plate  920 . As shown in  FIG. 58 , the attachment interface  1000  of the fork attachment  300  has the width w 2  such that the fork attachment  300  can be selectively secured to the attachment assembly  100  using the right connecting plate  920  and the left connecting plate  920 . Accordingly, the left connecting plate  920 , the right connecting plate  920 , and the middle connecting plate  920  facilitate coupling different width attachments to the vehicle  10 . 
     According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIGS. 59-69 , (i) the attachment assembly  100  does not include the coupling tube  140 , the attachment plate  150 , the support plates  160 , the couplers  170 , the attachment interface  700 , or the attachment interface  900 , (ii) the container attachment  200  (e.g., a carry can attachment) does not include the attachment interface  280 , the attachment interface  290 , the attachment interface  800 , or the attachment interface  1000 , and (iii) the fork attachment  300  does not include the fork hooks  322 , the attachment interface  330 , the attachment interface  800 , or the attachment interface  1000 . Rather, (i) the attachment assembly  100  includes an alternative attachment interface, shown as attachment interface  1100 , and (ii) the container attachment  200  and the fork attachment  300  include another alternative or fifth interface, shown as attachment interface  1200 . As described in more detail herein, the attachment interface  1100  and the attachment interface  1200  are configured to facilitate selectively and releasably coupling the container attachment  200  and the fork attachment  300  to the attachment assembly  100  and, thereby, the refuse vehicle  10 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 59 and 64-67 , the attachment interface  1100  of the attachment assembly  100  includes a plurality of brackets or interfaces, shown as connecting plates  1110 , coupled to the main tube  110 . The connecting plates  1110  include (1) a first or right connecting plate  1110  positioned proximate the right bracket  120  positioned at the right end  112  of the main tube  110 , (2) a second or left connecting plate  1110  positioned proximate the left bracket  120  positioned at the left end  114  of the main tube  110 , and (3) a third or middle connecting plate  1110  positioned along the main tube  110  between (a) the right connecting plate  1110  positioned proximate the right end  112  of the main tube  110  and (b) the left connecting plate  1110  positioned proximate the left end  114  of the main tube  110  (e.g., offset closer to the right end  112  than the left end  114 ) such that (i) the left connecting plate  1110  and the middle connecting plate  1110  are spaced a first distance or width w 1  apart and (ii) the right connecting plate  1110  and the left connecting plate  1110  are spaced a second distance or width w 2  apart that is greater than the width w 1 . While shown as including three connecting plates  1110 , the attachment assembly  100  may include a different number of the connecting plates  1110  (e.g., two, similar to the attachment interface  900 , etc.). According to an exemplary embodiment, the main tube  110 , the brackets  120 , and/or the connecting plates  1110  form a single weldment. In other embodiments, one or more components of the attachment assembly  100  are otherwise coupled together (e.g., fastened, adhesively coupled, etc.). 
     As shown in  FIGS. 59 and 64-67 , a first end (e.g., a rear end, etc.) of each of connecting plates  1110  defines an aperture, shown as main aperture  1112 , that receives the main tube  110  to couple the connecting plates  1110  to the main tube  110 . An opposing second end (e.g., a front end, etc.) of each of the connecting plates  1110  includes a first interface, shown as upper interface  1114 , and a second interface, shown as lower interface  1116 , positioned at the upper and lower ends thereof, respectively. The upper interface  1114  ( i ) includes a latch, shown as hook  1118 , and (ii) defines a first aperture, shown as upper coupling aperture  1122 . The lower interface  1116  ( i ) includes a stop, shown as bumper  1120 , that defines a recess, dimple, or groove and (ii) defines a second aperture, shown as lower coupling aperture  1124 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 60-62 and 64-67 , the attachment interface  1200  of the container attachment  200  includes a pair of plates or arms, shown as support arms  1210 . Each of the support arms  1210  has a first end, shown as coupling end  1212 , and opposing second end, shown as engagement end  1214 , coupled to the refuse container  202 . As shown in  FIGS. 60 and 64-66 , (i) a first one of the support arms  1210  (e.g., a left support arm) is coupled to and flush with the first sidewall  230  of the refuse container  202  and (ii) a second one of the support arms  1210  (e.g., a right support arm, etc.) is coupled to and flush with the second sidewall  240 . As shown in  FIG. 60 , the support arms  1210  of the attachment interface  1200  of the container attachment  200  are spaced the width w 1  apart such that the container attachment  200  can be selectively secured to the attachment assembly  100  using the left connecting plate  1110  and the middle connecting plate  1110 . In other embodiments, at least one of the support arms  1210  is coupled to and spaced laterally outward from the first sidewall  230  and/or the second sidewall  240  of the refuse container  202  by an extension or spacer (e.g., the spacer bar  812 , the spacer bracket  1016 , etc.). In such embodiments, the support arms  1210  of the attachment interface  1200  of the container attachment  200  are spaced the width w 2  apart such that the container attachment  200  can be selectively secured to the attachment assembly  100  using the right connecting plate  1110  and the left connecting plate  1110 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 63 , the support arms  1210  are not coupled to the refuse container  202 , but rather the engagement ends  1214  have curved or hooked ends to form forks of the fork attachment  300 . The support arms  1210  of the attachment interface  1200  of the fork attachment  300  are spaced the width w 2  apart such that the fork attachment  300  can be selectively secured to the attachment assembly  100  using the right connecting plate  1110  and the left connecting plate  1110 . Accordingly, the left connecting plate  1110 , the right connecting plate  1110 , and the middle connecting plate  1110  facilitate coupling different width attachments to the vehicle  10 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 60 , the attachment interface  1200  of the container attachment  200  includes (i) a first cross member, shown as support bar  1250 , that extends between the inward facing surfaces of the support arms  1210  at a position between the coupling end  1212  and the engagement end  1214  of the support arms  1210 , and (ii) a second cross member, shown as support bar  1260 , that (a) extends between the inward facing surfaces of the support arms  1210  at a position between the coupling end  1212  and the engagement end  1214  of the support arms  1210  and (b) is positioned above the support bar  1250 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the support bar  1250  and/or the support bar  1260  are coupled (e.g., welded, etc.) to the rear wall  220  of the refuse container  202 . As shown in  FIG. 63 , the attachment interface  1200  of the fork attachment  300  does not include the support bar  1260 , but only includes the support bar  1250 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 61 and 62 , the coupling end  1212  of each of the support arms  1210  includes (i) a first plate, shown as inner plate  1220 , that is integral with the rest of the support arm  1210 , and (ii) a second plate, shown as outer plate  1230 , spaced laterally outward from and coupled to the inner plate  1220 , defining a channel, shown as slot  1218 , therebetween. The inner plate  1220  defines (i) a first aperture, shown as upper coupling aperture  1222 , positioned proximate an upper end of the inner plate  1220  and (ii) a second aperture, shown as lower coupling aperture  1224 , positioned proximate a lower end of the inner plate  1220 . The outer plate  1230  defines (i) a first aperture, shown as upper coupling aperture  1232 , positioned proximate an upper end of the outer plate  1230  and that aligns with the upper coupling aperture  1222  of the inner plate  1220  and (ii) a second aperture, shown as lower coupling aperture  1234 , positioned proximate a lower end of the outer plate  1230  and that aligns with the lower coupling aperture  1224  of the inner plate  1220 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 61 and 62 , the coupling end  1212  of each of the support arms  1210  includes (i) a first coupler, shown as upper coupling pin  1240 , extending between the inner plate  1220  and the outer plate  1230  at a rear, upper end thereof, (ii) a second coupler, shown as lower coupling pin  1242 , extending between the inner plate  1220  and the outer plate  1230  at lower end thereof, (iii) a third coupler, shown as catch pin  1244 , extending between the inner plate  1220  and the outer plate  1230  at a forward, upper end thereof, and (iv) a fourth coupler, shown as stop pin  1246 , extending between the inner plate  1220  and the outer plate  1230  at a position above, but proximate, the lower coupling pin  1242 . In some embodiments, the coupling end  1212  includes a greater or fewer number of coupling pins. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 61 and 62 , the inner plates  1220  includes (i) a first guide member, shown as upper guide flange  1226 , extending rearward from an upper, rear edge thereof and (ii) a second guide member, shown as lower guide flange  1228 , extending rearward from a lower, rear edge thereof. According to the exemplary embodiment shown in  FIGS. 61 and 62 , the upper guide flanges  1226  and the lower guide flanges  1228  are angled or slant inward toward a center axis of the container attachment  200 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the upper guide flanges  1226  and the lower guide flanges  1228  are configured to engage with the connecting plates  1110  as the attachment interface  1200  is being interfaced with the attachment interface  1100  to laterally orient and guide the attachment interface  1200  with respect to the attachment interface  1100  to facilitate proper interfacing with the attachment interface  1100  of the attachment assembly  100 . As shown in  FIGS. 61 and 62 , the rear edge of the inner plate  1220  defines a cutout, shown as tube notch  1229 , positioned between the upper guide flange  1226  and the lower guide flange  1228 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the tube notch  1229  of the support arms  1210  interfaces with and accommodates at least a portion of the main tube  110  when the attachment interface  1200  engages with the attachment interface  1100 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 64-67 , each of the slots  1218  of the coupling ends  1212  of the support arms  1210  selectively receives a respective one of the connecting plates  1110  such that (i) the upper coupling aperture  1122  aligns with the upper coupling aperture  1222  of the inner plate  1220  and the upper coupling aperture  1232  of the outer plate  1230  and (ii) the lower coupling aperture  1124  aligns with the lower coupling aperture  1224  of the inner plate  1220  and the lower coupling aperture  1234  of the outer plate  1230 . As shown in  FIG. 67 , (i) each set of the upper coupling apertures  1122 , the upper coupling apertures  1222 , and the upper coupling apertures  1232  receives a first fastener (e.g., a bolt, a pin, etc.), shown as upper pin  1132 , and (ii) each set of the lower coupling apertures  1124 , the lower coupling apertures  1224 , and the lower coupling apertures  1234  receives a second fastener, shown as lower pin  1134 . The upper pin  1132  and the lower pin  1134  selectively secure the attachment interface  1200  to the attachment interface  1100  and, thereby, the desired attachment to the attachment assembly  100 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 59-67 , (i) the connecting plates  1110  of the attachment interface  1100  extend perpendicular to the main tube  110  and (ii) the inner plates  1220  and the outer plates  1230  of the coupling ends  1212  of the support arms  1210  of the attachment interface  1200  are substantially in-line with the remainder of the support arms  1210  (i.e., the support arms  1210  are straight or substantially straight). As shown in  FIGS. 68 and 69 , (i) the connecting plates  1110  of the attachment interface  1100  extend an outward angle (i.e., an obtuse angle) relative to the main tube  110  and (ii) the inner plates  1220  and the outer plates  1230  of the coupling ends  1212  of the support arms  1210  of the attachment interface  1200  extend at an inward angle (i.e., an acute angle) relative to the remainder of the support arms  1210 . In other embodiments, (i) the connecting plates  1110  of the attachment interface  1100  extend an inward angle (i.e., an acute angle) relative to the main tube  110  and (ii) the inner plates  1220  and the outer plates  1230  of the coupling ends  1212  of the support arms  1210  of the attachment interface  1200  extend at an outward angle (i.e., an obtuse angle) relative to the remainder of the support arms  1210 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the angles of (i) the connecting plates  1110  and (ii) the inner plates  1220  and the outer plates  1230  are supplementary angles. The angled arrangement of the attachment interface  1100  and the attachment interface  1200  may facilitate easier connection therebetween relative to a straight arrangement. Further, it should be understood that a similar angled arrangement may be applied to the various other attachment interfaces disclosed herein (e.g., the attachment interface  700 , the attachment interface  800 , the attachment interface  900 , the attachment interface  1000 , etc.). 
     The process by which the attachment interface  1100  of the attachment assembly  100  interfaces with the attachment interface  1200  of the various attachments (e.g., the container attachment  200 , the fork attachment  300 , a plow attachment, a bucket attachment, a street sweeper attachment, a grabber attachment, a cart tipper attachment, etc.) is shown in  FIGS. 64-67 . First, as shown in  FIG. 64 , (i) the attachment interface  1100  of the attachment assembly is aligned with the attachment interface  1200  of the attachment (e.g., by repositioning the attachment, by driving the vehicle  10 , etc.) and (ii) the articulation actuators  50  are controlled (e.g., extended, etc.) to pivot the brackets  120  downward and, thereby, rotate the main tube  110  such that the upper interfaces  1114  of the connecting plates  1110  pivot forward and the lower interfaces  1116  of the connecting plates  1110  pivot rearward. Second, as shown in  FIG. 65 , the connecting plates  1110  are inserted into the slots  1218  of the coupling ends  1212  of the support arms  1210  (e.g., by moving the attachment rearward, by driving the vehicle  10  forward, etc.). Third, as shown in  FIG. 66 , the articulation actuators  50  are controlled (e.g., retracted, etc.) to pivot the brackets  120  upward and, thereby, rotate the main tube  110  such that (i) the upper interfaces  1114  of the connecting plates  1110  pivot rearward and the hooks  1118  engage with the catch pins  1236 , (ii) the lower interfaces  1116  of the connecting plates  1110  pivot forward and the recesses, dimples, or grooves of the bumpers  1120  engage with the stop pins  1238 , (iii) the upper coupling apertures  1122 , the upper coupling apertures  1222 , and the upper coupling apertures  1232  align, and (iv) the lower coupling apertures  1124 , the lower coupling apertures  1224 , and the lower coupling apertures  1234  align. Lastly, as shown in  FIG. 67 , (i) the upper pins  1132  are inserted into the upper coupling apertures  1122 , the upper coupling apertures  1222 , and the upper coupling apertures  1232  and (ii) the lower pins  1134  are inserted into the lower coupling apertures  1124 , the lower coupling apertures  1224 , and the lower coupling apertures  1234  to secure the attachment interface  1200  to the attachment interface  1100  and, thereby, the desired attachment to the attachment assembly  100 . 
     As utilized herein, the terms “approximately,” “about,” “substantially”, and similar terms are intended to have a broad meaning in harmony with the common and accepted usage by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the subject matter of this disclosure pertains. It should be understood by those of skill in the art who review this disclosure that these terms are intended to allow a description of certain features described and claimed without restricting the scope of these features to the precise numerical ranges provided. Accordingly, these terms should be interpreted as indicating that insubstantial or inconsequential modifications or alterations of the subject matter described and claimed are considered to be within the scope of the disclosure as recited in the appended claims. 
     It should be noted that the term “exemplary” and variations thereof, as used herein to describe various embodiments, are intended to indicate that such embodiments are possible examples, representations, or illustrations of possible embodiments (and such terms are not intended to connote that such embodiments are necessarily extraordinary or superlative examples). 
     The term “coupled” and variations thereof, as used herein, means the joining of two members directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary (e.g., permanent or fixed) or moveable (e.g., removable or releasable). Such joining may be achieved with the two members coupled directly to each other, with the two members coupled to each other using a separate intervening member and any additional intermediate members coupled with one another, or with the two members coupled to each other using an intervening member that is integrally formed as a single unitary body with one of the two members. If “coupled” or variations thereof are modified by an additional term (e.g., directly coupled), the generic definition of “coupled” provided above is modified by the plain language meaning of the additional term (e.g., “directly coupled” means the joining of two members without any separate intervening member), resulting in a narrower definition than the generic definition of “coupled” provided above. Such coupling may be mechanical, electrical, or fluidic. 
     References herein to the positions of elements (e.g., “top,” “bottom,” “above,” “below”) are merely used to describe the orientation of various elements in the figures. It should be noted that the orientation of various elements may differ according to other exemplary embodiments, and that such variations are intended to be encompassed by the present disclosure. 
     Although the figures and description may illustrate a specific order of method steps, the order of such steps may differ from what is depicted and described, unless specified differently above. Also, two or more steps may be performed concurrently or with partial concurrence, unless specified differently above. Such variation may depend, for example, on the software and hardware systems chosen and on designer choice. All such variations are within the scope of the disclosure. Likewise, software implementations of the described methods could be accomplished with standard programming techniques with rule-based logic and other logic to accomplish the various connection steps, processing steps, comparison steps, and decision steps. 
     It is important to note that the construction and arrangement of the vehicle  10 , the attachment assembly  100 , the container attachment  200 , the fork attachment  300 , the grabber attachment  400 , the cart tipper attachment  500 , the refuse container  600 , and components thereof as shown in the various exemplary embodiments is illustrative only. Additionally, any element disclosed in one embodiment may be incorporated or utilized with any other embodiment disclosed herein. Although only one example of an element from one embodiment that can be incorporated or utilized in another embodiment has been described above, it should be appreciated that other elements of the various embodiments may be incorporated or utilized with any of the other embodiments disclosed herein.