Feeding system for an agricultural implement
US10257987B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F15/0825
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A feeding system for an agricultural implement includes a hopper configured to receive agricultural crop material. An auger extending across the hopper is configured to meter the agricultural crop material from the hopper into a tapered passageway. A movable belt is disposed along one side of the tapered passageway and is configured to urge the agricultural crop material through the tapered passageway toward an outlet of the tapered passageway to form the agricultural crop material into a mat having a thickness substantially equal to a width of the outlet.
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