US3893386A
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Box baling machine and cart
Assignee: OHIO BALER CORP
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Filing: 1973-10-04
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Granted: 1975-07-08
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Expires: 1993-10-04
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a baling machine apparatus particularly suited for baling cardboard boxes and similar objects. The apparatus includes a stationary portion for crushing and compacting and a movable cart attachable thereto for receiving the compacted materials and for transferring them in baled form to a bale storage area. Included in the stationary portion are two pivoted platens, one for crushing the initially loaded boxes against a rigid abutment and another immediately below for compacting the crushed boxes into the cart. The top and sides for the cart are permanently attached to the stationary portion of the apparatus rather than to the cart so that the cart is open during transfer of the baled materials. The platens are linked to an eccentric drive powered by an electric motor.
Inventors
- 👤 William P Wise
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:21
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/30; B30B9/3042; B30B9/3082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
An apparatus for crushing, compacting and baling compactible charges, said apparatus comprising a frame having a rigid abutment thereon, a crushing platen adjacent said abutment, a baling container adjacent said frame, a baling and compacting platen adjacent said baling container and said crushing platen, shielding means positioned between said crushing platen and said baling and compacting platen for directing a charge between said compacting platen and said baling container, said shielding means including a generally horizontal shield member positioned below the lower edge of said crushing platen during various positions of said platens and eccentric driving means connected to said crushing platen and said compacting platen for effecting reciprocating communication between said crushing platen and said abutment and for effecting reciprocating communication between said compacting platen and said baling container, whereby a charge loaded between said crushing platen and said abutment is crushed by said crushing platen and forced by said compacting platen into said baling container.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
157 words
An apparatus for crushing, compacting and baling compactible charges, said apparatus comprising a frame having a rigid abutment thereon, a crushing platen adjacent said abutment, a baling container adjacent said frame, a baling and compacting platen adjacent said baling container and said crushing platen, shielding means positioned between said crushing platen and said baling and compacting platen for directing a charge between said compacting platen and said baling container, said shielding means including a generally horizontal shield member positioned below the lower edge of said crushing platen during various positions of said platens and eccentric driving means connected to said crushing platen and said compacting platen for effecting reciprocating communication between said crushing platen and said abutment and for effecting reciprocating communication between said compacting platen and said baling container, whereby a charge loaded between said crushing platen and said abutment is crushed by said crushing platen and forced by said compacting platen into said baling container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
77 words
Baling apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said eccentric driving means comprises a rotatable shaft, an eccentric member mounted on said shaft, motor means operatively connected to said shaft, and at least one pair of elongate links, each of said links having a first end pivotally connected to said eccentric member, one of said links having its second end connected to said crushing platen and said other link having its second end connected to said compacting platen.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
Baling apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said pair of elongate links from a common pivot point at said first ends of said links.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
Baling apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said motor means comprises an electric motor having reduction gearing drivingly connected to said shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
Baling apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said motor means further includes a circuit having an amperage-sensing cutoff switch responsive to a predetermined load on either of said platens.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
Baling apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said motor means additionally includes motor reversal means for facilitating the retraction of said platens following the activation of said cutoff switch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The baling apparatus of claim 1 wherein said crushing platen and said compacting platen are pivotally attached to said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
Baling apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said shield member extends from the upper edge of said baling and compacting platen.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
Baling apparatus, according to claim 8, wherein said shield member is arcuately shaped.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
141 words
A baling apparatus comprising a packing portion including crushing and compacting means, a movable baling cart adjacent said compacting means of said packing portion, said baling cart having a support bed, an end wall opposite said packing portion and wheels mounted below said bed, a cover deck extending generally horizontally from said packing portion over said baling cart and forming a cover for said cart, a pair of side walls each having a first end attached to said packing portion and a second end adjacent said end wAll of said baling cart, and means for holding said baling cart in baling position adjacent said packing portion, whereby said baling cart when in baling position forms an enclosed bale chamber for receiving charges from said crushing and compacting means, and when not so retained forms a transfer cart for the baled charges.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
141 words
A baling apparatus comprising a packing portion including crushing and compacting means, a movable baling cart adjacent said compacting means of said packing portion, said baling cart having a support bed, an end wall opposite said packing portion and wheels mounted below said bed, a cover deck extending generally horizontally from said packing portion over said baling cart and forming a cover for said cart, a pair of side walls each having a first end attached to said packing portion and a second end adjacent said end wAll of said baling cart, and means for holding said baling cart in baling position adjacent said packing portion, whereby said baling cart when in baling position forms an enclosed bale chamber for receiving charges from said crushing and compacting means, and when not so retained forms a transfer cart for the baled charges.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The baling apparatus of claim 10 wherein said first ends of said side walls are pivotally attached to said packing portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The baling apparatus of claim 10 wherein said holding means comprises a latch on said end wall of said baling cart for releasably engaging said second ends of said side walls.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
60 words
The baling apparatus of claim 10 wherein said end wall of said cart has an upper edge with a protruding lip and said cover deck has a first end attached to said packing portion and a second end extending under said lip when said cart is in its baling position, whereby said cover deck is rigid for receiving compressed charges.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
205 words
An apparatus for crushing, compacting and baling compactible charges, said apparatus comprising frame having a rigid abutment thereon, a crushing platen adjacent said abutment, a baling container adjacent said frame, a baling and compacting platen adjacent said baling container and said crushing platen, said crushing platen is above said compacting platen and said compacting platen includes an elongate shield extending from its upper edge generally horizontally and away from said baling container, said shield extending below the lower edge of said crushing platen in all positions of said platens, whereby a crushed charge is released as said crushing platen recedes from said rigid abutment, falls downward and is temporarily retained by said shield, falls between said compacting platen and said baling connainer when said compacting platen has sufficiently receded from said baling container, and is subsequently forced into said baling container, and eccentric driving means connected to said crushing platen and said compacting platen for effecting reciprocating communication between said crushing platen and said abutment and for effecting reciprocating communication between said compacting platen and said baling container, whereby a charge loaded between said crushing platen and said abutment is crushed by said crushing platen and forced by said compacting platen into said baling container.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
205 words
An apparatus for crushing, compacting and baling compactible charges, said apparatus comprising frame having a rigid abutment thereon, a crushing platen adjacent said abutment, a baling container adjacent said frame, a baling and compacting platen adjacent said baling container and said crushing platen, said crushing platen is above said compacting platen and said compacting platen includes an elongate shield extending from its upper edge generally horizontally and away from said baling container, said shield extending below the lower edge of said crushing platen in all positions of said platens, whereby a crushed charge is released as said crushing platen recedes from said rigid abutment, falls downward and is temporarily retained by said shield, falls between said compacting platen and said baling connainer when said compacting platen has sufficiently receded from said baling container, and is subsequently forced into said baling container, and eccentric driving means connected to said crushing platen and said compacting platen for effecting reciprocating communication between said crushing platen and said abutment and for effecting reciprocating communication between said compacting platen and said baling container, whereby a charge loaded between said crushing platen and said abutment is crushed by said crushing platen and forced by said compacting platen into said baling container.
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