Expandable Side Panel Bin Tipping System for Waste Vehicles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bin tipping systems for waste collection vehicles are not adaptable to containers of varying dimensions and are limited by the width of the roadway, restricting their ability to handle bins of different sizes efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A bin tipping system with an expandable side panel hinged to the cargo bay, driven by an electric piston motor, allowing the panel to move between closed and open positions, thereby increasing the loading width to accommodate containers larger than the roadway, enabling simultaneous loading of two bins exceeding the maximum width.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the vehicle uses a fixed-width tipping system, then the structure is simple and stable, but it cannot accommodate containers of different dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The side panels are made movable rather than fixed, allowing them to be positioned in different configurations. The panels can be moved between a first position for narrow containers and a second position for wider containers, enabling the tipping system to adapt to different container dimensions while maintaining structural integrity through controlled movement mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The tipping system is divided into modular components including multiple side panels that can be independently positioned. This segmentation allows each panel to be adjusted according to the specific container width, providing versatility while keeping individual components relatively simple in design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the vehicle is designed for narrow roadways, then it can navigate restricted areas, but it cannot load containers exceeding the roadway width
Solution Approach 1:
The side panels are configured to be movable between different positions, allowing the loading area width to be dynamically adjusted. When the panels are in the second position, they create additional lateral space that enables loading of containers wider than the vehicle's normal roadway width, while the vehicle itself maintains its compact dimensions for navigating narrow streets.
Solution Approach 2:
The expandable side panels utilize the vertical dimension and lateral extension capability to increase the effective loading width without increasing the vehicle's base width. By extending the panels outward and positioning them at appropriate angles, the system creates additional loading space in the lateral dimension while maintaining a compact footprint for roadway navigation.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system efficiently loads containers of varying sizes, including those exceeding the roadway width, saving time and reducing the need for multiple loads, while being cost-effective and compatible with different container dimensions.
Implementation Method 1
driven by an electric piston motor
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AI summary
Bin tipping system (100) for waste collection vehicles comprising at least one cargo bay (101) for residual or recyclable materials having at least a side end (105), and at least one extendable side panel (102) hinged to the at least one side end (105) of the cargo bay (101). The bin tipping system (100) also comprising a handling mechanism (103) for handling the extendable side panel (102) comprising a manual or electric trigger device for setting the position of the extendable side panel (102) between a vertical and parallel closure position relative to the lateral end (105) of the cargo bay (101), and an opened position at an opening angle between 0° and 90° relative to said lateral end (105).