Retraction mechanism for extendable carriages of an agricultural accumulator
US10212886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D2085/007
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An accumulator is coupled to an agricultural baler and is configured to support a crop package exiting the agricultural baler. The accumulator includes a frame including a first end, a second end, and a support structure positioned between the first and the second ends. The accumulator also includes a crop package moving assembly moveably coupled to the frame in a first direction and a second direction. The accumulator further includes a carriage coupled to the first end of the frame and configured to move relative to the frame between a retracted position and an extended position. The carriage is configured to move into the extended position to support the crop package. The carriage is configured to move into the retracted position in response to the crop package moving assembly moving in the second direction.
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