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Bale splitting attachment

US10863677B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2018
Grant dateDec 15, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01F29/14
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bale splitter attachment for use with a bale including a frame including a frame base and a cutting arm rotatably connected to the frame base at a pivot, the rotatable cutting arm including an elongate blade, the frame base and the rotatable cutting arm together defining a bay to receive the bale; a powered actuation device including a first end connected to the frame base and a second end connected to the rotatable cutting arm at a connection point, the powered actuation device arranged to apply cutting force in a pulling arrangement; and a hook apparatus connected to the frame, the hook apparatus including a plurality of hooks.

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