US3771673A
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Apparatus for assembling and stacking material
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-01
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Granted: 1973-11-13
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Expires: 1992-03-01
Abstract
Abstract The means for and the method of stacking material, such as fodder, from a mobile device which will pick up the material in the field and pack it in a stack shape or prism and deliver it to the site where it is to be stored. Upon arrival at the site, the stack will be ejected from the device as a complete stack.
Inventors
- 👤 E Moeller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:21
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D85/00; A01D85/001; A01D85/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
Stacking apparatus of the class described comprising, in combination: mobile means for supporting material to be stacked and said mobile means being enclosed on at least two sides; gate means attached in a rearward portion of said mobile means wherein said gate means has first and second positions; endless chain drive mechanism means attached to each of said at least two sides for movement within said mobile means and horizontally with respect to said two sides; and packer means movably attached to said endless chain drive mechanism means within said mobile means, said packer means being normally situated in a forward portion of said mobile means and constructed to move rearwardly toward said gate means, material in said mobile means being compacted between front and rear ends thereof upon rearward movement of said packer means when said gate means is in said first position, said material being forceably restrained on only the sides, bottom and ends when said gate means is in said first position and said material being forceably removed from said mobile means to form a stack of said material upon rearward movement of said packer means when said gate means is in said second position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
Stacking apparatus of the class described comprising, in combination: mobile means for supporting material to be stacked and said mobile means being enclosed on at least two sides; gate means attached in a rearward portion of said mobile means wherein said gate means has first and second positions; endless chain drive mechanism means attached to each of said at least two sides for movement within said mobile means and horizontally with respect to said two sides; and packer means movably attached to said endless chain drive mechanism means within said mobile means, said packer means being normally situated in a forward portion of said mobile means and constructed to move rearwardly toward said gate means, material in said mobile means being compacted between front and rear ends thereof upon rearward movement of said packer means when said gate means is in said first position, said material being forceably restrained on only the sides, bottom and ends when said gate means is in said first position and said material being forceably removed from said mobile means to form a stack of said material upon rearward movement of said packer means when said gate means is in said second position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
250 words
Stacking apparatus of the class described comprising, in combination: mobile means for supporting material to be stacked and said mobile means being enclosed on at least two sides; gate means attached in a rearward portion of said mobile means wherein said gate means has first and second positions; packer means movably attached within said mobile means, said packer means being normally situated in a forward portion of said mobile means and constructed to move rearwardly toward said gate means, material in said mobile means being compacted between front and rear ends thereof upon rearward movement of said packer means when said gate means is in said first position, said material being forceably restrained on only the sides, bottom and ends when said gate means is in said first position and said material being forceably removed from said mobile means to form a stack of said material upon rearward movement of said packer means when said gate means is in said second position; latching means attached for movement between first and second positions, said latching means in said first position holding said gate means in its said first position until said gate means starts movement toward its said second position; biasing means biasing said latching means toward its said first position; and force exerting means operably connected between said gate means and said latching means for first moving said latching means to its said first position before moving said gate means to its said second position upon application of force thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
250 words
Stacking apparatus of the class described comprising, in combination: mobile means for supporting material to be stacked and said mobile means being enclosed on at least two sides; gate means attached in a rearward portion of said mobile means wherein said gate means has first and second positions; packer means movably attached within said mobile means, said packer means being normally situated in a forward portion of said mobile means and constructed to move rearwardly toward said gate means, material in said mobile means being compacted between front and rear ends thereof upon rearward movement of said packer means when said gate means is in said first position, said material being forceably restrained on only the sides, bottom and ends when said gate means is in said first position and said material being forceably removed from said mobile means to form a stack of said material upon rearward movement of said packer means when said gate means is in said second position; latching means attached for movement between first and second positions, said latching means in said first position holding said gate means in its said first position until said gate means starts movement toward its said second position; biasing means biasing said latching means toward its said first position; and force exerting means operably connected between said gate means and said latching means for first moving said latching means to its said first position before moving said gate means to its said second position upon application of force thereto.
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) | 1976-11-12 | 1977-05-14 | 1977-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-12 | 1981-05-14 | 1981-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-12 | 1985-05-14 | 1985-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |