(under the class definition) Apparatus including a digging tool and an earth holding container which are separately mounted on the same vehicle, wherein the digging tool is either manipulated to place dug earth in the container or directs the earth to an intermediate element (e.g., a conveyor) which places the dug earth in the container. [figure] [caption]A = Container; B = Boom and means for loading (e.g., conveyor); C = Excavating buckets with digging edge
(1) Note. If the apparatus is so constructed that the earth receiving container on the vehicle actually takes part in the digging such as by engaging the earth with a leading edge, then the apparatus is a scoop-type excavator.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
104+, for a self-loading railway grader (e.g., ballast machine).
411+, for a scoop-type excavator.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
172, Earth Working, 811+, for a scraper without a bottom (e.g., a bulldozer) to hold earth.
198, Conveyors: Power-Driven,
701+, for a bucket-type load engaging and conveying means.
414, Material or Article Handling,
467+, for a vehicle having a load receiving and transporting portion and handling means carried by such vehicle.
