Positive drive wrap delivery system
US11375669B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F2015/0755
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A module builder includes a wrap floor system including a wrap floor belt wrapped around a front belt sheave and a first drive system coupled to the wrap floor system. The first drive system includes a main drive belt coupled to a rear belt sheave and the front belt sheave, wherein in an engagement mode of operation the main drive belt is tensioned to rotate the rear belt sheave, and in a disengagement mode of operation the main drive belt loses tension to cease rotation of the rear belt sheave. The builder includes a second drive system coupled to a baler belt to drive the baler belt into a module forming chamber. The first drive system further includes one or more of a rear lower gate roller, friction wheel, wrap box roller, electric clutch, or motor to engage and drive the main drive belt.
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