US3593835A
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Bale loading machine
Assignee: Kneib Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1969-05-08
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A field bale-loading machine having an upright mobile frame and an elevating conveyor for elevating bales to a level above an associated vehicle bed and including a bale discharge means connected to the frame and supportable at different angles of inclination with respect to the frame, for receiving bales from the elevating conveyor for laterally transporting bales away from the elevating conveyor and for discharging bales onto the bed.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent Kneib
- 👤 Earl Kneib
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:55
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D87/00; A01D87/12; A01D87/122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
In a field bale-loading machine having an upright mobile frame and bale elevating conveyor, the improvement comprising: a discharge platform extending to one side of the upper end of the frame, said discharge platform connected to the framE and supportable at different positions with respect to the frame; means for supporting the discharge platform at different positions with respect to the frame; transport means for transporting bales along the discharge platform and for discharging said bales over the end of the discharge platform, said transport means movable with said platform; and means for guiding bales from the elevating conveyor onto the discharge platform and for biasing bales toward the transport means regardless of the position of the latter with respect to the frame
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
In a field bale-loading machine having an upright mobile frame and bale elevating conveyor, the improvement comprising: a discharge platform extending to one side of the upper end of the frame, said discharge platform connected to the framE and supportable at different positions with respect to the frame; means for supporting the discharge platform at different positions with respect to the frame; transport means for transporting bales along the discharge platform and for discharging said bales over the end of the discharge platform, said transport means movable with said platform; and means for guiding bales from the elevating conveyor onto the discharge platform and for biasing bales toward the transport means regardless of the position of the latter with respect to the frame
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improvement as in claim 1, said discharge platform pivotally connected with the frame and supportable at different angles of inclination with respect to the frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improvement as in claim 1, said transport means for transporting and for discharging bales comprising an endless, multitoothed discharge conveyor associated with the discharge platform.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The improvement as in claim 3, said discharge conveyor driven by the elevating conveyor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The improvement as in claim 1, said last named means including a member having a bale guiding surface pivotally connected to the frame and movable in response to movement of the discharge platform with respect to the frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improvement as in claim 1, said last-named means including a member having a bale-biasing surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The improvement as in claim 1, said last-named means including a curvilinear member having a bale-guiding surface and a bale biasing surface pivotally connected to the frame and movable in response to movement of the discharge platform with respect to the frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The improvement as in claim 1, said last-named means including assemblies for biasing bales toward the discharge platform and a member having a bale-biasing surface, said assemblies connected to said member having a bale-biasing surface and operable to permit reciprocal movement of said member with respect to the discharge platform.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The improvement as in claim 1, wherein a rotary shaft, having a plurality of elongated vane members attached thereto, supplements said means for transporting bales and assists said last named means in guiding bales onto said discharge platform.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |