Bale cutting apparatus and method
US10462976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D2087/128
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a bale cutting apparatus comprising attachment means for coupling the apparatus to a prime mover and a cutting means to cut through a bale containing fodder. The apparatus has cutting means that is operable to retain the bale against a stop member and cut through the bale such that the fodder is discharged from the bale and any bale covering materials are retained by the apparatus. The present invention eliminates the need to separately remove any covering materials in which the fodder is wrapped.
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