Automatic refuse container gripping and lifting device.

摘要

An automatic container handling device connected to an appropriate truck comprising a first telescopic arm (18) connected to the chassis of the truck and able to rotate, both on a horizontal and on a vertical plane, a second telescopic arm (36) centrally connected to the free end (26) of the said first arm and able to make a complete rotation on its vertical axis and comprising a third and a fourth arm (43,44), also able to make a complete rotation, supporting means for gripping containers of all shapes and sizes from any position whatsoever, even at a considerable distance from the truck and on a differrent level, placing them automatically in the right position for being lifted and emptied into the body of the truck.