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Low-profile vertical baling machine
Assignee: American Baler Co
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Filing: 1979-12-19
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Granted: 1982-01-19
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Expires: 1999-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A baling machine is disclosed having a single ram means horizontally spaced from the baling chamber to reduce the overall height of the baling machine, while avoiding the complications of two side-mounted ram means. The baling machine includes a vertically movable platen which is supported on a sleeve which is mounted around and supported on a vertically extending support column horizontally spaced from the baling chamber. The ram means is preferably located between the support column and the baling chamber in a position which extends substantially below the top of the baling chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank C. Tea
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:34
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/30; B30B9/3057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A baling machine which comprises: a baling chamber; a vertically extending support column horizontally spaced from the baling chamber; an elongated sleeve mounted around the support column and vertically movable thereon; a platen vertically movable within the baling chamber between an upper position and a lower position, said lower position being approximately at the mid-point of the length of the baling chamber, the platen mounted on the sleeve and supported thereby, the sleeve extending below the bottom of the platen, the length of the sleeve below the bottom of the platen being substantially as long as the distance between the bottom of the platen and the bottom of the baling chamber when the platen is in the lower position; and ram means for vertically moving the platen, the ram means horizontally spaced from the baling chamber and operatively connected to the platen.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A baling machine which comprises: a baling chamber; a vertically extending support column horizontally spaced from the baling chamber; an elongated sleeve mounted around the support column and vertically movable thereon; a platen vertically movable within the baling chamber between an upper position and a lower position, said lower position being approximately at the mid-point of the length of the baling chamber, the platen mounted on the sleeve and supported thereby, the sleeve extending below the bottom of the platen, the length of the sleeve below the bottom of the platen being substantially as long as the distance between the bottom of the platen and the bottom of the baling chamber when the platen is in the lower position; and ram means for vertically moving the platen, the ram means horizontally spaced from the baling chamber and operatively connected to the platen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A baling machine as defined in claim 1, wherein the ram means is operatively connected to the platen by being attached to the sleeve to vertically move the sleeve thereby and vertically move the platen supported by the sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A baling machine as defined in claim 1, wherein the ram means is a single fluid cylinder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A baling machine as defined in claim 1, wherein the ram means is located in a position which extends substantially downwardly below the plane of the top of the baling chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A baling machine as defined in claim 1, wherein the platen is mounted at the top of the sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A baling machine as defined in claim 1, wherein the sleeve includes a tubular portion which has an inner dimension generally the same as the outer dimension of the support column and which is adapted to move vertically thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A baling machine as defined in claim 1, wherein the platen is generally rectangular in shape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
102 words
A baling machine as defined in claim 1, comprising in addition a vertically mounted front door, the door having a pair of arms pivotally mounted to the top of the door and extending outwardly on each side; support members extending upwardly from the baling chamber, the outer extending ends of the arms being freely supported on top of the support members; and a spring, each of the arms having a portion extending laterally from the arm and connected to the end of the spring, the spring adapted to be elongated when the door is lowered to counterbalance the weight of the door.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
84 words
A baling machine which comprises: a baling chamber; a vertically extending support column horizontally spaced from the baling chamber; a sleeve mounted around the support column and vertically movable thereon; a platen vertically movable within the baling chamber, the platen mounted on the sleeve and supported thereby; and ram means for vertically moving the platen, the ram means being horizontally spaced from the baling chamber and located between the support column and the baling chamber, the ram means being operatively connected to the platen.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
84 words
A baling machine which comprises: a baling chamber; a vertically extending support column horizontally spaced from the baling chamber; a sleeve mounted around the support column and vertically movable thereon; a platen vertically movable within the baling chamber, the platen mounted on the sleeve and supported thereby; and ram means for vertically moving the platen, the ram means being horizontally spaced from the baling chamber and located between the support column and the baling chamber, the ram means being operatively connected to the platen.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
98 words
A baling machine which comprises: a baling chamber; a vertically extending support column horizontally spaced from the baling chamber; an elongated sleeve mounted around the support column and vertically movable thereon; a platen vertically movable within the baling chamber, the platen mounted on the sleeve and supported thereby, the sleeve extending below the bottom of the platen; and ram means for vertically moving the platen, the ram means being horizontally spaced from the baling chamber and attached to the bottom of the sleeve to vertically move the sleeve thereby and vertically move the platen supported by the sleeve.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
98 words
A baling machine which comprises: a baling chamber; a vertically extending support column horizontally spaced from the baling chamber; an elongated sleeve mounted around the support column and vertically movable thereon; a platen vertically movable within the baling chamber, the platen mounted on the sleeve and supported thereby, the sleeve extending below the bottom of the platen; and ram means for vertically moving the platen, the ram means being horizontally spaced from the baling chamber and attached to the bottom of the sleeve to vertically move the sleeve thereby and vertically move the platen supported by the sleeve.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
92 words
A baling machine which comprises: a baling chamber; a vertically extending support column horizontally spaced from the baling chamber; a sleeve mounted around the support column and vertically movable thereon; a platen vertically movable within the baling chamber, the platen being mounted on the sleeve by a pair of horizontally extending support beams which extend across the platen and are secured to the sleeve, the platen supported thereby; and ram means for vertically moving the platen, the ram means being horizontally spaced from the baling chamber and operatively connected to the platen.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
92 words
A baling machine which comprises: a baling chamber; a vertically extending support column horizontally spaced from the baling chamber; a sleeve mounted around the support column and vertically movable thereon; a platen vertically movable within the baling chamber, the platen being mounted on the sleeve by a pair of horizontally extending support beams which extend across the platen and are secured to the sleeve, the platen supported thereby; and ram means for vertically moving the platen, the ram means being horizontally spaced from the baling chamber and operatively connected to the platen.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
151 words
A baling machine which comprises: a pair of sides, a rear wall, and a floor defining a baling chamber, a vertically movable front door closing at least a portion of the front of the baling chamber, the door having a pair of outwardly extending arms pivotally mounted to the top of the door; support members extending upwardly from the top of the sides, each of the outwardly extending ends of the arms being supported on top of one of the support members; a spring, each of the arms having a portion extending laterally from the arm and connected to the end of the spring, the spring adapted to be elongated as the door is lowered, the elongation of the spring counterbalancing the weight of the door; a platen vertically movable within the baling chamber; and ram means for vertically moving the platen, the ram means being operatively connected to the platen.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
151 words
A baling machine which comprises: a pair of sides, a rear wall, and a floor defining a baling chamber, a vertically movable front door closing at least a portion of the front of the baling chamber, the door having a pair of outwardly extending arms pivotally mounted to the top of the door; support members extending upwardly from the top of the sides, each of the outwardly extending ends of the arms being supported on top of one of the support members; a spring, each of the arms having a portion extending laterally from the arm and connected to the end of the spring, the spring adapted to be elongated as the door is lowered, the elongation of the spring counterbalancing the weight of the door; a platen vertically movable within the baling chamber; and ram means for vertically moving the platen, the ram means being operatively connected to the platen.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
44 words
A baling machine as defined in claim 12, comprising in addition: a vertically extending support column horizontally spaced from the baling chamber; and a sleeve mounted around the support column and vertically movable thereon, the platen being mounted on the sleeve and supported thereby.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
133 words
A baling machine which comprises: a pair of sides, a rear wall, and a floor defining a baling chamber; a vertically extending support column horizontally spaced from the rear wall; a sleeve mounted around the support column and vertically movable thereon; a platen vertically movable within the baling chamber, the platen having a pair of horizontally extending support beams which extend rearwardly from the platen beyond the rear wall, the support beams being secured to the sleeve and the platen supported thereby; and a hydraulic cylinder ram means for vertically moving the platen, the ram means connected to the bottom of the sleeve, the ram means located between the support column an the rear wall, and extending in a position which is substantially below the plane of the top of the baling chamber.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
133 words
A baling machine which comprises: a pair of sides, a rear wall, and a floor defining a baling chamber; a vertically extending support column horizontally spaced from the rear wall; a sleeve mounted around the support column and vertically movable thereon; a platen vertically movable within the baling chamber, the platen having a pair of horizontally extending support beams which extend rearwardly from the platen beyond the rear wall, the support beams being secured to the sleeve and the platen supported thereby; and a hydraulic cylinder ram means for vertically moving the platen, the ram means connected to the bottom of the sleeve, the ram means located between the support column an the rear wall, and extending in a position which is substantially below the plane of the top of the baling chamber.
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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) | 1985-01-18 | 1985-07-20 | 1986-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-01-18 | 1989-07-20 | 1990-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-01-18 | 1993-07-20 | 1994-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |