Tail-gate operating and locking mechanism

Details Tail-gate operating and locking mechanism Tail-gate operating and locking mechanism

1979-11-30

1981-12-29

Downey, Kenneth

Movable or removable closures

Operator interrelated with closure latch release

Motor driven

296 56, 298235, E05F 1504

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043075410

ABSTRACT:
Tail-gate operating and locking apparatus for tail-gates utilized in refuse handling vehicles. The apparatus includes hydraulically operated means with a piston rod pivotally connected to the tail-gate and a cylinder pivotally connected to a latch mechanism for locking the tail-gate on the vehicle body. The latch mechanism comprises a bell-crank pivotally connected to the hydraulic cylinder and a locking element pivotally connected to the bell-crank and having a latching pin adapted to engage a hook secured to the tail-gate in a closed position thereof. A ramp element is rigidly attached to the vehicle body. The ramp element is provided with a cam surface to guide the latching pin during its reciprocating movement from and into engagement with the hook.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2538980 (1951-01-01), Payne, Jr.
patent: 3272552 (1966-09-01), Park
patent: 3305263 (1967-02-01), Appleman
patent: 3440763 (1969-04-01), O'Brien
patent: 3860288 (1975-01-01), Martin et al.

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