Vehicle for removing debris from roadway

The utility vehicle with an articulated collector and depositor system addresses high upfront costs and clogging issues by efficiently separating and removing debris, ensuring clear roadways.

US20250305228A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-10-02GARCIA FABIO FAJARDO
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Patent Information

Application Number
US18/619248
Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-28
Publication Date
2025-10-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Customized cleaning vehicles for maintaining roadways clear of debris incur substantial upfront costs, and there is a need for cost-effective solutions to efficiently remove debris without clogging issues.

Method used

A utility vehicle equipped with an articulated collector and depositor system, featuring a slanted floor with a grate in the matter container to separate larger debris, and a suction mechanism to route debris to a disposal site, preventing clogging and optimizing debris removal.

Benefits of technology

The system effectively separates and removes debris, reducing operational costs and ensuring uninterrupted transportation by preventing clogging, thus maintaining roadways clear efficiently.

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Abstract

A utility vehicle to remove matter from a surface includes an articulated collector attached to a front section of the utility vehicle. The articulated collector is movable, and is configured to remove the matter from the surface. A matter container is coupled to the utility vehicle and the matter container includes a slanted floor that slopes down bilaterally from a center line extending lengthwise along an interior of the matter container to a drainage area. The articulated collector is connected to the matter container, and the matter container is configured to receive and hold the matter. An articulated depositor is coupled to the matter container and is configured to deposit the matter to a disposal site.
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