B65F2003/0283

Integrated operator centric controls

A vehicle, includes a control interface module, a rolling chassis structure, a working component, and a control interface. The rolling chassis structure includes a chassis and a non-working component. The non-working component is coupled to the chassis and configured to facilitate transit operations for the rolling chassis structure. The non-working component is communicably coupled to the control interface module. The working component is coupled to the rolling chassis structure and is configured to move relative to the chassis. The working component is communicably coupled to the control interface module. The control interface is communicably coupled to the control interface module and configured to receive one or more user commands. The control interface is configured to control an operation of at least one of the working component and the non-working component in response to the one or more user commands.

System and method for electronic power take-off controls

An electric power take-off system includes a motor configured to convert electrical power received from a battery into hydraulic power, an inverter configured to provide electrical power to the motor from the battery, a heat dissipation device in thermal communication with the inverter, wherein the heat dissipation device includes a thermal fluid pump configured to pump cooling fluid through a plurality of conduits, a flow meter configured determine a flow rate through the plurality of conduits, and a controller configured to receive data from the flow meter and provide operating parameters to the heat dissipation device, wherein the controller is further configured to determine if the data from the flow meter is less than a critical operating condition and decrease the hydraulic power provided by the electric power take-off system in response to determining that the data from the flow meter is less than the critical operating condition.

COMMON CAB AND CHASSIS FOR REFUSE VEHICLE
20250214770 · 2025-07-03 · ·

A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to a front end portion of the chassis, and a body assembly configured to couple to a rear end portion of the chassis. The refuse vehicle is configurable both as (i) a side-loading refuse vehicle in which the body assembly is a first body assembly configured to couple to the rear end portion of the chassis, and (ii) a front-loading refuse vehicle in which the body assembly is a second body assembly configured to couple to the rear end portion of the chassis. The side-loading refuse vehicle is configured to load refuse from a lateral side thereof. The front-loading refuse vehicle is configured to load refuse from a front end thereof.

REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE POSITIONING
20250229982 · 2025-07-17 ·

A refuse collection vehicle includes a fork assembly that is operable to engage one or more fork pockets of a refuse container, a lift arm that is operable to lift a refuse container, and at least one sensor that is configured to collect data indicating a position of the one or more fork pockets of the refuse container. A position of at least one of the fork assembly or the lift arm is adjusted in response to the data collected by the at least one sensor.

Regeneration control for a refuse vehicle packer system

A refuse vehicle including an electric motor powered by a battery, a hydraulic pump driven by the electric motor, a manifold including a plurality of electrically actuated solenoid valves receiving hydraulic power from the hydraulic pump, a hydraulic actuator powered by the hydraulic pump via the manifold, and one or more processing circuits comprising one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors, the one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a load applied to the hydraulic actuator, operate the manifold to provide regenerative flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic actuator when the load is less than a threshold load, and operate the manifold to provide non-regenerative flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic actuator when the load is greater than or equal to the threshold load.

GRABBER FOR A FRONT LOADER REFUSE VEHICLE
20250256919 · 2025-08-14 ·

A grabber assembly has a beam assembly with a bracket. A grabber gear assembly is coupled with the bracket. The grabber gear assembly has a pair of gear mechanisms coupled with the bracket. Each gear mechanism has a shaft and a pair of thrust bearings, one at each end of the shaft. A grabber arm mounting pad is coupled with each shaft. A gear section is coupled with each shaft. The gear sections of each shaft mesh with one another to drive the grabber arm mounting pads. An actuating driver is coupled with one of the shafts to drive the grabber gear assembly and move the arms between an open and grasping position.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC POWER TAKE-OFF CONTROLS

An electric power take-off system includes a motor configured to convert electrical power received from a battery into hydraulic power, an inverter configured to provide electrical power to the motor from the battery, a heat dissipation device in thermal communication with the inverter, wherein the heat dissipation device includes a thermal fluid pump configured to pump cooling fluid through a plurality of conduits, a flow meter configured determine a flow rate through the plurality of conduits, and a controller configured to receive data from the flow meter and provide operating parameters to the heat dissipation device, wherein the controller is further configured to determine if the data from the flow meter is less than a critical operating condition and decrease the hydraulic power provided by the electric power take-off system in response to determining that the data from the flow meter is less than the critical operating condition.

INTEGRATED OPERATOR CENTRIC CONTROLS

A vehicle, includes a control interface module, a rolling chassis structure, a working component, and a control interface. The rolling chassis structure includes a chassis and a non-working component. The non-working component is coupled to the chassis and configured to facilitate transit operations for the rolling chassis structure. The non-working component is communicably coupled to the control interface module. The working component is coupled to the rolling chassis structure and is configured to move relative to the chassis. The working component is communicably coupled to the control interface module. The control interface is communicably coupled to the control interface module and configured to receive one or more user commands. The control interface is configured to control an operation of at least one of the working component and the non-working component in response to the one or more user commands.

FUEL CELL PLACEMENT FOR REFUSE VEHICLE
20250340134 · 2025-11-06 · ·

A refuse vehicle includes a chassis. The chassis includes a right frame member and a left frame member spaced apart in a lateral direction and extending lengthwise in a longitudinal direction, the right frame member being separate from the left frame member. The refuse vehicle further includes a body supported by the right frame member and the left frame member, the body defining a refuse compartment, and a hydrogen power system including a plurality of fuel cells longitudinally disposed along the chassis, positioned between the right frame member and the left frame member. The hydrogen power system may also include plurality of fuel pods for providing hydrogen to the fuel cells. The hydrogen power system can be packaged in modular pods on various locations of the refuse vehicle. The hydrogen power system can work in conjunction with other power sources or fuels (e.g., electric batteries, ultra-capacitors, diesel ICE, CNG, etc.).

REFUSE VEHICLE WITH CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK AND OVER THE AIR PROGRAMMING

A system includes a refuse vehicle. The refuse vehicle includes a vehicle system and a first controller. The vehicle system performs one or more operations of the refuse vehicle. The first controller includes one or more processing circuits. The one or more processing circuits receive a plurality of updates associated with the vehicle system or the one or more operations of the refuse vehicle and transmit the plurality of updates to a second controller that controls performance of the one or more operations.