US3687322A
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Apparatus for transferring piled silage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-17
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Granted: 1972-08-29
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Expires: 1990-02-17
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for transferring piled silage and the like including a conveyor and means for mounting the conveyor on a receptacle such as a truck body. Means are provided for selectively disposing the conveyor in an operative position wherein the lower end of the conveyor is disposed to engage piled silage and the like for transfer thereof by the conveyor to a discharge position. In the operating arrangement, the discharge position is located to discharge the conveyed silage into the truck body receptacle. The means for mounting the conveyor further defines means for elevating the conveyor to a retracted position permitting the apparatus to be moved as desired substantially in the manner of a conventional truck. The conveyor is provided with support means for engaging the ground in the operative position for facilitated transfer of the silage. The conveyor may have a width substantially equal to the width of the body receptacle for improved, fast transfer of the silage material.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur J Stieren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:12
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D90/00; A01D90/02; B; B60; B60P; B60P1/00; B60P1/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
Apparatus for transferring piled silage to a wheeled receptacle having a bottom and an open top, said apparatus comprising: conveying means for engaging silage and conveying it from a pickup position to a discharge position; means for mounting said conveying means to a rear end of said receptacle at a preselected fixed angle with said position rearwardly of said receptacle in a loading position at a level no greater than approximately the level of said receptacle bottom and said disCharge position overlying said receptacle open top for transferring silage from a pile adjacent said receptacle into said receptacle, said mounting means including vertical uprights and power means for selectively vertically bodily moving the entire said conveying means on said uprights between said loading position and a retracted position wherein the lower end of said conveyor is spaced substantially above the level of said receptacle bottom to permit movement of said receptacle over a subjacent surface free of interference by said conveying means while maintaining the overall length of the apparatus for facilitated positioning of the apparatus relative to piled silage to be transferred; and means carried by the conveying means aligned substantially with an edge of an upright boundary wall of the receptacle for cutting the piled silage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
Apparatus for transferring piled silage to a wheeled receptacle having a bottom and an open top, said apparatus comprising: conveying means for engaging silage and conveying it from a pickup position to a discharge position; means for mounting said conveying means to a rear end of said receptacle at a preselected fixed angle with said position rearwardly of said receptacle in a loading position at a level no greater than approximately the level of said receptacle bottom and said disCharge position overlying said receptacle open top for transferring silage from a pile adjacent said receptacle into said receptacle, said mounting means including vertical uprights and power means for selectively vertically bodily moving the entire said conveying means on said uprights between said loading position and a retracted position wherein the lower end of said conveyor is spaced substantially above the level of said receptacle bottom to permit movement of said receptacle over a subjacent surface free of interference by said conveying means while maintaining the overall length of the apparatus for facilitated positioning of the apparatus relative to piled silage to be transferred; and means carried by the conveying means aligned substantially with an edge of an upright boundary wall of the receptacle for cutting the piled silage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The silage transferring apparatus of claim 1 including wheel means movably carrying said receptacle and said means mounting said conveying means is arranged to dispose said conveying means to have said pickup position below the bottom of said receptacle adjacent said subjacent surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The silage transferring apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means mounting said conveying means includes hydraulic piston means for selectively raising and lowering the conveying means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The silage transferring apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means mounting said conveying means includes hydraulic piston means for selectively raising and lowering the conveying means while maintaining the conveying means at a preselected angle to the vertical.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The silage transferring apparatus of claim 1 wherein said receptacle further defines an upright boundary wall and said conveying means extends upwardly adjacent said wall and has a width substantially the width of said wall whereby the silage is delivered into said receptacle substantially fully thereacross.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The silage transferring apparatus of claim 1 wherein said conveying means has a height greater than the height of said receptacle and said mounting means is constructed to dispose said conveying means pickup position below the level of the bottom of said receptacle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The silage transferring apparatus of claim 1 wherein said conveying means extends upwardly adjacent said boundary wall and has a width substantially the width of said wall whereby the silage is delivered into said receptacle substantially fully thereacross.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The silage transferring apparatus of claim 1 wherein said silage cutting means comprises wheel means rotatably carried by said conveying means.
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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) | 1975-08-29 | 1976-02-28 | 1976-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-29 | 1980-02-28 | 1980-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-29 | 1984-02-28 | 1984-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |