US3554117A
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Apparatus for baling loose material
Assignee: CONCENTRIC ENG CO
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Filing: 1969-04-03
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1989-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A refuse baler having a conveyor system, a supercharger, an elongated bale forming tunnel, and two spaced apart bale forming pistons reciprocatingly received therein; with each piston being actuated by a common power means. The bale forming tunnel has a movable wall portion at each extremity thereof which cooperates with the piston and power means to extrude a continuous length of refuse which is of consistent density. A bale breaker separates the extruded refuse into individual bales of uniform length.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner P Goldkuhle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:25
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/30; B30B9/3092; B30B9/3003; B30B9/3025; B30B9/3089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
Apparatus for baling refuse including: a tunnel having a longitudinal axis and including a refuse inlet and a baled refuse outlet; a compaction piston mounted within the tunnel; power means for reciprocating the piston relative to the tunnel and for thereby forcing refuse from the inlet of the tunnel toward the outlet thereof; and a movable wall portion positioned between the inlet and the outlet of the tunnel and comprising: a. a pivoted member journaled to the tunnel; b. a floating member journaled to the pivoted member and having a refuse contacting face; c. means for moving the pivoted member to control the crosssectional area of the tunnel; and d. means for maintaining the refuse contacting face of the floating member parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tunnel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
Apparatus for baling refuse including: a tunnel having a longitudinal axis and including a refuse inlet and a baled refuse outlet; a compaction piston mounted within the tunnel; power means for reciprocating the piston relative to the tunnel and for thereby forcing refuse from the inlet of the tunnel toward the outlet thereof; and a movable wall portion positioned between the inlet and the outlet of the tunnel and comprising: a. a pivoted member journaled to the tunnel; b. a floating member journaled to the pivoted member and having a refuse contacting face; c. means for moving the pivoted member to control the crosssectional area of the tunnel; and d. means for maintaining the refuse contacting face of the floating member parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tunnel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus for baling refuse according to claim 1 further including means for exerting a force on the movable wall member that is proportional to the force exerted on the compaction piston by the power means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus for baling refuse according to claim 1 further including a pair of converging conveyors positioned adjacent the inlet of the tunnel for receiving refuse, for precompressing the refuse, and for forcing the refuse into the inlet of the tunnel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
The apparatus for baling refuse according to claim 1 wherein; the tunnel includes a second refuse inlet and a second baled refuse outlet; a second compaction piston is mounted within the tunnel; and the power means reciprocates the second piston within the tunnel and thereby forces refuse from the second inlet toward the second outlet; and further including a second movable wall member positioned between the second inlet and the second outlet of the tunnel and constructed substantially identically to the first movable wall member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
The apparatus of claim 1, and further including a first and second series arranged conveyors located adjacent to said baled refuse outlet for receiving and transporting baled refuse thereon; said first and second conveyors being arranged at an angle with respect to each other; whereby the weight of the baled refuse causes the baled refuse to be broken into individual bales after the refuse leaves the tunnel outlet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
123 words
Apparatus for baling refuse including: a tunnel having a longitudinal axis and including a refuse inlet and a baled refUsed outlet; a compaction piston mounted within the tunnel; power means for reciprocating the piston relative to the tunnel and for thereby forcing refuse from the inlet of the tunnel toward the outlet thereof; a pair of pivotal members each journaled to the tunnel at a point between the inlet and the outlet and mounted for movement in mutually perpendicular directions; and a pair of hydraulic cylinders, one for moving one of the pivotal members toward and away from the longitudinal axis of the tunnel and the other for moving the other pivoted member toward and away from the longitudinal axis of the tunnel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
123 words
Apparatus for baling refuse including: a tunnel having a longitudinal axis and including a refuse inlet and a baled refUsed outlet; a compaction piston mounted within the tunnel; power means for reciprocating the piston relative to the tunnel and for thereby forcing refuse from the inlet of the tunnel toward the outlet thereof; a pair of pivotal members each journaled to the tunnel at a point between the inlet and the outlet and mounted for movement in mutually perpendicular directions; and a pair of hydraulic cylinders, one for moving one of the pivotal members toward and away from the longitudinal axis of the tunnel and the other for moving the other pivoted member toward and away from the longitudinal axis of the tunnel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
63 words
The apparatus for baling refuse according to claim 6 further including a pair of conveyors positioned at the baled refuse outlet of the tunnel, one of the conveyors extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tunnel and the other extending downwardly with respect thereto, whereby the weight of the baled refuse leaving the tunnel causes the refuse to break into individual bales.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus for baling refuse according to claim 6 further including a pair of downwardly and inwardly converging conveyors positioned adjacent the inlet of the tunnel for receiving and for precompressing the refuse before it enters the tunnel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
105 words
The apparatus for baling refuse according to claim 6 wherein: the tunnel includes a second refuse inlet and a second baled refuse outlet; a second compaction piston is mounted within the tunnel; and the power means reciprocates the second piston within the tunnel and thereby forces refuse from the second inlet toward the second outlet; further including a second pair of pivotal members each journaled to the tunnel at a point located between the second inlet and the second outlet; and a second pair of hydraulic cylinders each for moving one of the pivoted members toward and away from the longitudinal axis of the tunnel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |