Truck having a dumping bin and storage compartment with attached ramp, and a system and method for transporting articles

Abstract

A truck has a cab wherein a dumping bin and a storage compartment are attached to the cab. The dumping bin may be tilted to facilitate dumping of items placed within the dumping bin. The dumping bin may be operated from within the cab. The storage compartment has a ramp attached to the storage compartment. The ramp may be raised or lowered to enable a user to load or unload items from the storage compartment. A system and a method for transporting articles are also provided.

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       17 . A method for transporting articles in a vehicle to assist in delivery and/or hauling of items from a site wherein the vehicle has a cab and a bed extending from the cab defining a length between a first end and a second end, the method comprising the steps of: 
 storing the articles in a compartment on the bed at the second end of the truck wherein the compartment has an interior for holding the articles;    attaching a ramp to the compartment securing the articles in the interior of the compartment; and    positioning a bin between the compartment and the cab wherein the bin tilts in only one direction transverse to the length of the bed.    
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising the step of: 
 lowering the ramp from the compartment wherein the ramp has a first section and a second section independently positionable.    
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising the step of: 
 raising the bin with a cylinder between the bed and the bin.    
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising the step of: 
 controlling the position of the bin from within the cab.