Rail system for a travelling chute of a rubber baler and related baling methods
US11020924B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2322/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Improved balers may include a traveling chute that may reduce wear and tear and maintenance, and/or improve efficiency by reducing downtime. The traveling chute may include moving guides that include channels that engage tongues of stationary guide rails disposed on a baler. For example, the channels may be substantially rectangular channels that run the length of the moving guide. Similarly, the stationary guides may include substantially rectangular tongues and the moving guides may slide across the tongues and upper surfaces of the stationary guides as the traveling chute moves between various positions. The moving guides may include polyoxymethylene inserts in which the channels may be provided. The moving guides and stationary guides may be provided as a kit for attachment to various baling apparatuses. Additional features and components also are described.
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