Patent classifications
B60Y2200/144
Tailgate with structurally integrated CNG system
A refuse vehicle has a tailgate. The tailgate has a framework to secure CNG tanks. A cover overlays the frame work to provide an aesthetic appearance to the vehicle.
TAILGATE WITH STRUCTURALLY INTEGRATED CNG SYSTEM
A refuse vehicle has a tailgate. The tailgate has a framework to secure CNG tanks. A cover overlays the frame work to provide an aesthetic appearance to the vehicle.
Vehicle with thermal management system
A vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, a cowl coupled to at least one of the body or the cab and extending above the cab, and a heat exchanger coupled to the cab and positioned at least partially within the cowl such that the heat exchanger extends above the cab.
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY FOR A REFUSE VEHICLE AND RECHARGING OF WEARABLES
A vehicle control system for a refuse vehicle includes one or more vehicle sensors configured to obtain vehicle sensor data relating to the refuse vehicle, one or more wearable devices communicatively coupled to the one or more vehicle sensors and configured to obtain wearable data, and processing circuitry configured to obtain the vehicle sensor data and the wearable data, determine a position of the one or more wearable devices relative to the one or more vehicle sensors, and based on the position, control one or more features of the refuse vehicle. A charging system includes one or more wireless charging devices located at a position corresponding to the one or more wearable devices.
VEHICLE WITH PROTECTED ROUTING
An electrified refuse vehicle includes a chassis including a first frame rail and a second frame rail, a body supported on the chassis, a battery pack supported on the chassis, and a power cable extending along the first frame rail. The power cable is enclosed by a combination of the first frame rail and the battery pack.
ELECTRIC POWER TAKE OFF POD FOR VOCATIONAL VEHICLE
A refuse vehicle includes a frame; a body assembly supported by the frame and defining a storage volume; an energy storage device coupled to at least one of the frame or the body assembly; a first actuator coupled to the body assembly; and an electric power take off (EPTO) pod. The EPTO pod is removably coupled to a front portion of the body assembly and is disposed at least partially within the storage compartment The EPTO pod includes a reservoir configured to store hydraulic fluid; an inverter electrically coupled to the energy storage device; an electric motor electrically coupled to the inverter; and a pump coupled to the motor and configured to pump hydraulic fluid from the reservoir to the first actuator.
REFUSE VEHICLE WITH A SERVICE STEP ABOVE HIGH VOLTAGE POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT
A refuse vehicle includes a cab, a refuse compartment, a chassis, a high voltage power distribution unit (HVPDU) including a battery, a plurality of cables and a manual service disconnect. The manual service disconnect is accessed via a through hole of a wheel well of the refuse vehicle. The refuse vehicle further includes a platform removably coupled to the chassis and the HVPDU and configured to enclose the high voltage power distribution unit.
Video display for refuse collection
A refuse collection vehicle includes a grabber that is operable to engage a refuse container, a lift arm coupled to the grabber and operable to raise and lower the grabber, a camera that is arranged to generate video data of a scene external to the refuse collection vehicle, and a semi-transparent display device configured to display the video data generated by the camera, wherein the semi-transparent display is positioned within a forward line of sight of an operator of the refuse collection vehicle.
Lighting system for a refuse vehicle
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a vehicle body supported by the chassis, a lift assembly, and a projector. The vehicle body defines a receptacle for storing refuse. The lift assembly is configured to selectively engage a waste container. The lift assembly is movable between a first position and a second position. The projector is positioned to emit light outwardly away from the refuse vehicle and proximate the lift assembly to define a target area.
Electric power take-off pump control system
- Jeffrey Koga ,
- Emily Davis ,
- Jerrod Kappers ,
- Vince Schad ,
- Robert S. Messina ,
- Christopher K. Yakes ,
- Vincent Hoover ,
- Clinton T. Weckwerth ,
- Zachary L. Klein ,
- John Beck ,
- Brendan Chan ,
- Skylar A. Wachter ,
- Nader Nasr ,
- Chad K. Smith ,
- Logan Gary ,
- Derek A. Wente ,
- Shawn Naglik ,
- Mike J. Bolton ,
- Jacob Wallin ,
- Quincy Wittman ,
- Christopher J. Rukas ,
- Dylan Hess ,
- Jason Rice ,
- Zhenyi Wei ,
- Bashar Amin ,
- Catherine Linsmeier ,
- Joshua D. Rocholl
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage device, a vehicle body, an electric power take-off system, and a hydraulic component. The energy storage device is supported by the chassis and is configured to provide electrical power to a prime mover. Activation of the prime mover selectively drives the refuse vehicle. The vehicle body is supported by the chassis, and includes an on-board receptacle for storing refuse therein. The electric power take-off system is positioned on the vehicle body, and includes an electric motor configured to drive a hydraulic pump to convert electrical power received from the energy storage device into hydraulic power. An amount of electrical power at least one of received by and provided to the electric motor is limited by a controller to control an output characteristic of the hydraulic pump. The hydraulic component is in fluid communication with the hydraulic pump and configured to operate using hydraulic power from the electric power take-off system.