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Apparatus to slice a large round bale
Assignee: AGCO Corp
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Filing: 1983-08-26
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Granted: 1985-02-05
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Expires: 2003-08-26
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus is presented for slicing a large round bale into two or more parts prior to discharge from the baler. Slicing is accomplished by inserting a knife blade into the bale-forming chamber during or subsequent to the tying-off event while the bale rotates. The cutting means is inserted into the sidewalls of the baler and into the baling chamber. As the bale is rotated, the cutting means cuts the bale. Typically, a ring and core are formed. The preferred configurations of the core are cylinders or conical structures.
Inventors
- 👤 Abraham Ogman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:30
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01F; A01F15/00; A01F15/07; A01F2015/0775; A01F2015/078; A01F2015/0785; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S56/00; Y10S56/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A slicing means for a round baler having generally a cylindrically-shaped baling chamber defined by a peripheral member joining spaced-apart sidewalls, the invention comprising: knife means mounted on a sidewall and movable laterally into the baling chamber through the sidewall for cutting into a rotating bale thereby producing a core and an essentially ring-shaped member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A slicing means for a round baler having generally a cylindrically-shaped baling chamber defined by a peripheral member joining spaced-apart sidewalls, the invention comprising: knife means mounted on a sidewall and movable laterally into the baling chamber through the sidewall for cutting into a rotating bale thereby producing a core and an essentially ring-shaped member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A slicing means as defined in claim 1 where the knife is moved parallel to the axis of rotation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A slicing means as defined in claim 1 where the knife is moved along a line angularly inclined relative to the axis of rotation to produce a conical surface of rotation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
A slicing means for a round baler having generally a cylindrically-shaped baling chamber defined by a peripheral member joining spaced-apart sidewalls, the invention comprising: cutting means mounted on a sidewall and projecting into the baling chamber through a sidewall for cutting into a rotating bale thereby producing a core and an essentially ring-shaped member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
A slicing means for a round baler having generally a cylindrically-shaped baling chamber defined by a peripheral member joining spaced-apart sidewalls, the invention comprising: cutting means mounted on a sidewall and projecting into the baling chamber through a sidewall for cutting into a rotating bale thereby producing a core and an essentially ring-shaped member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A slicing means as defined in claim 4 where the knife is parallel to the axis of rotation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A slicing means as defined in claim 4 where the knife is angularly inclined relative to the axis of rotation to produce a conical surface of rotation.
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) | 1988-02-05 | 1988-08-06 | 1989-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-05 | 1992-08-06 | 1993-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-05 | 1996-08-06 | 1997-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |