US4514969A
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Apparatus for producing a wrapped cylindrical bale of harvested agricultural material
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-03-23
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Granted: 1985-05-07
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Expires: 2004-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A roll bale press apparatus for rolling and wrapping harvested agricultural material comprises a prechamber that is disposed forward of a press region. A variable position pickup device is operative in a first position thereof to direct harvested agricultural material through a first inlet orifice into the press region, and is operative in a second position thereof to direct harvested agricultural material into the prechamber. The apparatus includes a second inlet orifice above the first inlet orifice, between the prechamber and press region, through which harvested agricultural material may pass from the prechamber into the press region, and the prechamber includes a transport mechanism for conveying material in the prechamber upwardly to the second inlet orifice.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Moosbrucker
- 👤 Bernd Hollmann
- 👤 Theodor Freye
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:17
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01F; A01F15/00; A01F15/07; A01F15/0705
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A mechanism for rolling and wrapping harvested agricultural material to produce a roll bale of said agricultural material, comprising a roll bale press apparatus adapted to be moved through a field of harvested agricultural material, said apparatus having first means defining a prechamber that is disposed adjacent the forward portion of said apparatus relative to the direction of movement of said apparatus, second means defining a press region that is disposed rearwardly of said prechamber, and means for supplying wrapping material to said press region, means defining a first inlet orifice through which harvested agricultural material may pass from the exterior of said apparatus into said press region, means defining a second inlet orifice through which harvested agricultural material may pass from said prechamber into said press region, said second inlet orifice being located within said apparatus at a position above said first inlet orifice, said apparatus further including a variable position pick-up device operative in a first position thereof to direct harvested agricultural material through said first inlet orifice into said press region and operative in a second position thereof to direct harvested agricultural material into said prechamber, and transport means within said prechamber for conveying harvested agricultural material in said prechamber upwardly to said second inlet orifice.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A mechanism for rolling and wrapping harvested agricultural material to produce a roll bale of said agricultural material, comprising a roll bale press apparatus adapted to be moved through a field of harvested agricultural material, said apparatus having first means defining a prechamber that is disposed adjacent the forward portion of said apparatus relative to the direction of movement of said apparatus, second means defining a press region that is disposed rearwardly of said prechamber, and means for supplying wrapping material to said press region, means defining a first inlet orifice through which harvested agricultural material may pass from the exterior of said apparatus into said press region, means defining a second inlet orifice through which harvested agricultural material may pass from said prechamber into said press region, said second inlet orifice being located within said apparatus at a position above said first inlet orifice, said apparatus further including a variable position pick-up device operative in a first position thereof to direct harvested agricultural material through said first inlet orifice into said press region and operative in a second position thereof to direct harvested agricultural material into said prechamber, and transport means within said prechamber for conveying harvested agricultural material in said prechamber upwardly to said second inlet orifice.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The mechanism of claim 1 wherein said transport means includes means for selectively opening and closing said second inlet orifice.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The mechanism of claim 1 wherein said transport means comprises a plurality of rollers which are mounted for rotation respectively on spaced substantially parallel axes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The mechanism of claim 3 wherein at least some of said rollers are located between said prechamber and said press region and are operative to define a portion of the periphery of said press region.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mechanism of claim 1 wherein said transport means comprises an inclined conveyor belt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mechanism of claim 5 wherein said conveyor belt is mounted for pivotal movement toward and away from said press region about a pivot that is located adjacent one end of said belt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mechanism of claim 1 wherein said transport means comprises a plurality of movable rakes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The mechanism of claim 1 wherein said prechamber includes conveyor elements mounted for movement toward and away from said second inlet orifice to selectively close and open said second inlet orifice.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
The mechanism of claim 8 wherein said conveyor elements comprise rollers whose axes of rotation are disposed in parallel relation to one another and in intersecting relation to a circle which surrounds said press region when said rollers are positioned to close said second inlet orifice.
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) | 1988-05-06 | 1988-11-05 | 1989-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-06 | 1992-11-05 | 1993-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-06 | 1996-11-05 | 1997-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |