TAILGATE ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR A REFUSE VEHICLE

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20220363473A1
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17741041

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A refuse vehicle body includes an electrically actuated, rack and pinion tailgate actuation system. A tailgate is rotationally coupled to the body and configured to rotate between closed and open positions. The tailgate actuation system may be supported by the body and/or tailgate and is configured rotate the tailgate between the closed and open position. The tailgate actuation system may further optionally include a locking mechanism configured to lock and unlock the tailgate in the closed position using the same electrically powered rotary actuator that opens and closes the tailgate.

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  • 2022 Application Filing Year
  • B65F Class
  • 223 Applications Filed
  • 104 Patents Issued To-Date
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Eckerl, Garrett J Fort Payne, US 2 1
Peek, Michael Shane Pisgah, US 9 21
Shroff, Nitesh S Chattanooga, US 1 0
Yuds, Andrew J Ringgold, US 1 0

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