Vehicle-Mounted Waste Container Handler With Articulated Jib
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle-mounted container handlers for waste management lack efficient mechanisms for loading, handling, and transporting waste containers, particularly in terms of versatility and ease of operation across different container types and sizes.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle-mounted load container handler system featuring a main frame assembly with pivot, jib, and carriage assemblies, along with motive elements like hydraulic cylinders, enabling pivoting, sliding, and rotating movements to securely grasp, lift, reposition, dump, and transport waste containers, accommodating both front and rear load containers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a vehicle-mounted container handler is designed to accommodate different container types and sizes, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The container handler is divided into multiple independent functional modules: a pivot assembly for angular movement, a jib assembly for radial movement, and a carriage assembly for container engagement. Each module can be independently controlled and adjusted, allowing the system to adapt to different container configurations without requiring complete redesign of the entire mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The handler employs dynamic components including a pivot assembly that rotates about a vertical axis, a jib assembly that extends and retracts radially, and a carriage assembly that moves along the jib. These dynamic elements enable the system to adjust its configuration continuously to match different container types and sizes, providing versatility while maintaining manageable complexity through modular control.
2Ease of operation
If multiple motive elements are added to enable various movements, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The motive elements are designed with multi-functionality: the pivot assembly provides both rotational movement for positioning and structural support for the entire jib-carriage system; the jib assembly simultaneously enables radial extension for reach adjustment and serves as a guide rail for carriage movement; the carriage assembly integrates container engagement, lifting, and dumping functions. This universal design reduces the total number of separate components needed while maintaining comprehensive operational capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the handler structure is made more articulated, then versatility is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The articulated handler is manufactured by producing separate modular components (pivot assembly, jib assembly, carriage assembly) that can be fabricated independently using standard manufacturing processes. Each module is designed with simplified geometry for easier manufacturing, and the articulations are achieved through standardized mechanical joints and connections, reducing overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining versatility.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides improved efficiency and versatility in loading, handling, and transporting waste containers by allowing for various articulations and positions, ensuring secure engagement and movement of containers, enhancing operational flexibility and adaptability.
Implementation Method 1
motive elements for moving the pivot assembly, main jib assembly and carriage assembly
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for loading, handling and transporting waste containers includes a vehicle having a main frame and a load container handler, the load container handler including a main frame assembly having a rear and mounted to and atop the vehicle main frame; a pivot assembly pivotally connected to the main frame assembly to rotate about a first axis; a main jib assembly connected with the pivot assembly to reciprocate along a first line between jib extended and retracted positions; a carriage assembly connected with the main jib assembly to reciprocate along a second line between carriage extended and retracted positions and including container connection elements operable to rotate about a second axis and for engaging with and holding a container; and, motive elements for moving the pivot assembly, main jib assembly and carriage assembly.