Joseph A Witte

US Patent:

56452357, Jul 8, 1997

Filed:

Sep 25, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/533311

Inventors:

Joseph H. Witte - Narberth PA

International Classification:

B02C 1900

US Classification:

241101741

Abstract:

A comminution system that is used in conjunction with a dump tuck vehicle so that comminuted debris is automatically deposited into the dump bed of the vehicle. The comminution device is a self-powered assembly that rides upon rails mounted to the dump truck vehicle. The rails are mounted to either side of the vehicle's dump bed and support the comminution device directly over the dump bed. The comminution device is free to move along the length of the rails. As a result, the comminution device can be selectively positioned over different areas of the dump bed, thereby filling different areas of the dump bed in a controlled and even manner. Rails are also mounted to the dump truck vehicle over the passenger cab, wherein the passenger cab rails align with the dump bed rails when the dump bed is flat. As a result, the comminution device can be selectively moved off the dump bed rails and onto the passenger cab rails. Once the comminution device has been moved onto the passenger cab rails, the dump bed is free to dump its load of comminuted debris.