The present invention relates to trash and debris receptacles, and buckets, particularly trash and debris buckets designed for use with fork lifts or other vehicles with lifting attachments.
There are available various trash and debris collection systems. However, they do not provide the functionality, economy, and versatility of the present invention.
U.S. Pat. No 6,685,420 B1 discloses a stackable cargo bin with dump feature. This invention is designed for storage and has the potential of allowing multiple units to be stacked on top of one another. It has the further capability of allowing its contents to be dumped by means of a skid loader, which entails a very involved and potentially hazardous operation. At times, the cargo bin is not firmly secured to its skid-loader transport, allowing it to break free and endanger property and lives. The present invention is secured to a transport vehicle while in use. Its smaller size also lends it to more versatile use around work sites.
U.S. Pat. No.5,967,361 discloses a dumpster-type refuse container that may be periodically dumped. It teaches no provision for mobility about ajob site.
One objective of the present invention is to provide a trash and debris including but not limited to construction debris, trash, garbage, or pieces of concrete, collection bucket or receptacle.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a trash and debris collection receptacle that may employ specific structure that allows it to be moved and transported by a power vehicle.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a trash and debris collection receptacle that may be adapted for use with another type of vehicle. Other objects of the present invention will become apparent from the following descriptions and drawings.
A receptacle or bucket for hauling trash and debris comprises a bottom floor and at least one generally vertical wall extending upwardly from the floor, having a front face with an open portion to receive trash and debris and, acting with the floor, acts to hold the trash and debris in place during movement from place to place. The bucket or basket further includes a rear face designed to accept an engagement structure adapted to be engaged by a forklift or other vehicle having at least one arm extending outwardly and upwardly from the vehicle to load and unload trash and debris into and out of the basket. In one embodiment the basket comprises laterally spaced side walls joined by a transversely extending rear wall. In another embodiment the rear wall and/or the side walls comprise one or more reinforcing generally transverse and/or vertical members. In another embodiment the skid loader engagement structure allows the arm or arms of the skid loader to be removed from the basket when the basket has been loaded or unloaded.
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Rear wall 200 comprises rear wall frame top 205, rear wall frame bottom 210, two rear wall frame sides 215, four rear wall frame vertical supports 220, two rear wall frame outboard horizontal supports 225, two rear wall frame inboard horizontal supports 235, one rear wall frame center horizontal support 240, rear panel 230, and rear screen 250. All rear wall frame components may be made from (preferably square) steel or heavy aluminum alloy tubing and are attached to one another by means of welding and/or mechanical fasteners. Rear panel 230 may be made from steel, aluminum alloy, or wood, and may be attached to rear frame components by means of welding and/or mechanical fasteners. Rear screen 250 may be made of steel or aluminum mesh, perforated metal, or any material suitable to afford light weight but keep debris inside the confines of the present invention while in use. Rear screen 250 may be attached to rear frame components by means of welding and/or mechanical fasteners.
Side walls 300 comprise side wall frame bottom 305, side wall frame front 310, side wall frame horizontal support 315, side wall frame angled support 320, side wall frame protrusion 325, side panel 350, and side screen 375. All side wall frame components may be made from (preferably square) steel or heavy aluminum alloy tubing and are attached to one another by means of welding and/or mechanical fasteners. Side panel 230 may be made from steel, aluminum alloy, or wood, and may be attached to side frame components by means of welding and/or mechanical fasteners. Side screen 250 may be made of steel or aluminum mesh, perforated metal, or any material suitable to afford light weight but keep debris inside the confines of the present invention while in use. Side screen 250 may be attached to side frame components by means of welding and/or mechanical fasteners.
Bottom 400 comprises bottom frame front 405, two bottom frame transverse members 410, two bottom frame outboard lateral members 415, one bottom frame center lateral member 420, and bottom panel 450. All bottom frame components may be made from (preferably square) steel or heavy aluminum alloy tubing and are attached to one another by means of welding and/or mechanical fasteners. Bottom panel 450 may be made from steel, aluminum alloy, or wood, and may be attached to bottom frame components by means of welding and/or mechanical fasteners.
A power vehicle 600 is required to move the assembly from place to place. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention shown in
Other vehicles may employ similar or different means of attaching the present invention.