Air-assisted rubber balers and baling methods
US10343362B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB30B15/304
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Improved bales may be formed using methods that include using baling equipment with an air blasting crumb chute that may reduce wear and tear and maintenance, and/or improve efficiency by reducing material waste, imperfections, and/or contamination. The crumb chute may include an air inlet and a plurality of apertures in fluid communication with the air inlet. Air may be provided through the apertures to prevent crumbles from accumulating on the baling assembly as they fall through the chute to the press chamber and/or to blast already accumulated residual crumbles from components of the baling assembly, such as a traveling chute, and into the press chamber. The crumb chute may include a polyoxymethylene insert in which the air inlet and apertures are provided. The crumb chute may be provided as a kit for attachment to various baling apparatuses. Additional features and components also are described.
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