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Density control mechanism for crop baler
Assignee: Hay and Forage Industries
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Filing: 1976-08-27
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Granted: 1977-07-26
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Expires: 1996-08-27
Abstract
Abstract The discharge end of a bale chamber may be constricted or enlarged such that bales being packed rearwardly through the chamber may be increased or decreased in density by regulating their resistance to exit from the chamber. Bell cranks at the four corners of the chamber are coupled with shiftable walls of the latter in such a way that pressure increases or decreases are simultaneously experienced by all of the walls upon introduction or release of hydraulic fluid to a pair of power devices which interconnect the two cranks on each side of the chamber. The two legs of each bell crank are of equal radial length with respect to the axis of swinging movement of the crank so that equal moment arms are produced by such legs to accomplish substantially uniform pressure around the bale within the chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen Andrew White
- 👤 George Yatcilla
- 👤 Harold Keith Garrison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-01 13:05
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01F; A01F15/00; A01F15/08; A01F15/0825; B; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/30; B30B9/3003; B30B9/3025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
In combination with a variable dimension bale chamber having a pair of mutually perpendicular, inwardly and outwardly shiftable walls that converge toward one corner of the chamber, mechanism for controlling said shifting of the walls including: a bell crank having a pair of diverging legs provided with outer ends; structure swingably connecting said crank to one of said walls between said ends; means for operably coupling the end of one leg with the other of said walls; and power means coupled with the other leg for rocking the crank and simultaneously displacing the same in a direction to inwardly shift said walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
In combination with a variable dimension bale chamber having a pair of mutually perpendicular, inwardly and outwardly shiftable walls that converge toward one corner of the chamber, mechanism for controlling said shifting of the walls including: a bell crank having a pair of diverging legs provided with outer ends; structure swingably connecting said crank to one of said walls between said ends; means for operably coupling the end of one leg with the other of said walls; and power means coupled with the other leg for rocking the crank and simultaneously displacing the same in a direction to inwardly shift said walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
In the combination as claimed in claim 1, wherein said power means includes a fluid pressure, piston and cylinder device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
In the combination as claimed in claim 2, wherein said device is connected to said other leg of the crank at said end thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
In the combination as claimed in claim 3, wherein said ends of the crank legs are equally radially spaced from the axis of swinging movement of the crank.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
In the combination as claimed in claim 1, wherein said operable coupling means includes anti-friction means at said end of the one leg disposed for engagement with said other wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
In the combination as claimed to claim 5, wherein said anti-friction means includes a roller rotatably mounted on said end of the one leg.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
146 words
In combination with a variable dimension bale chamber having at least one pair of inwardly and outwardly shiftable walls that are opposed to one another, plus at least one additional inwardly and outwardly shiftable wall that is perpendicular to said opposed walls, mechanism for controlling said shifting of the walls including: a pair of bell cranks each having first and second relatively diverging legs provided with outer ends; structure swingably mounting both of said cranks on said perpendicular wall adjacent opposite ones of said opposed walls, each crank being swingable about an axis located intermediate its opposite leg ends; means for operably coupling said first legs of the cranks with opposite ones of said opposed walls; and power means operably coupled with said second legs of the cranks for rocking and simultaneously displacing the cranks in directions to inwardly shift said opposed and said perpendicular walls.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
146 words
In combination with a variable dimension bale chamber having at least one pair of inwardly and outwardly shiftable walls that are opposed to one another, plus at least one additional inwardly and outwardly shiftable wall that is perpendicular to said opposed walls, mechanism for controlling said shifting of the walls including: a pair of bell cranks each having first and second relatively diverging legs provided with outer ends; structure swingably mounting both of said cranks on said perpendicular wall adjacent opposite ones of said opposed walls, each crank being swingable about an axis located intermediate its opposite leg ends; means for operably coupling said first legs of the cranks with opposite ones of said opposed walls; and power means operably coupled with said second legs of the cranks for rocking and simultaneously displacing the cranks in directions to inwardly shift said opposed and said perpendicular walls.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
In the combination as claimed in claim 7, wherein said power means includes a fluid pressure piston and cylinder device for each crank, respectively.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
In the combination as claimed in claim 8, wherein each of said devices is connected to the end of its corresponding other crank leg.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
In the combination as claimed in claim 9, wherein said ends of the crank legs are equally radially spaced from said axes of swinging movement of the respective cranks.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
In the combination as claimed in claim 7, wherein said operable coupling means includes an anti-friction roller at the end of each of said first legs, respectively, said rollers being disposed for engagement with their respective, said opposed walls.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
138 words
In the combination as claimed in claim 7, wherein said chamber is further provided with a second perpendicular wall disposed in spaced opposition to said first-mentioned perpendicular wall, said mechanism further including: a second pair of bell cranks each having first and second relatively diverging legs provided with outer ends; second structure swingably mounting both of said second cranks on said second perpendicular wall adjacent opposite ones of said opposed walls, each of said second cranks being swingable about an axis located intermediate its opposite leg ends; and second means for operably coupling said first legs of the second cranks with opposite ones of said opposed walls at locations spaced from the first-mentioned cranks, said second legs of the second cranks being operably coupled with said power means for the first-mentioned cranks whereby to actuate all cranks simultaneously.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
In the combination as claimed in claim 12, wherein said second perpendicular wall is stationary relative to the other walls.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
In the combination as claimed in claim 12, wherein said power means includes a fluid-pressure piston and cylinder device between the cranks for each of said opposed walls, respectively.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
50 words
In the combination as claimed in claim 14, wherein the ends of said first legs of the cranks are provided with means for anti-friction engagement with their corresponding said opposed walls during rocking and displacement of the cranks to effect said operable coupling of the cranks with said opposed walls.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
45 words
In the combination as claimed in claim 14, wherein said leg ends of each crank are equally spaced radially from the axis of swinging movement of the crank, said power devices in each instance being coupled with a said second leg at said end thereof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
In the combination as claimed in claim 16, wherein said second perpendicular wall is stationary relative to the other walls.
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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) | 1980-07-25 | 1981-01-24 | 1981-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-25 | 1985-01-24 | 1985-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-25 | 1989-01-24 | 1989-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |