Bale accumulator and discharger
US4710087A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 1986 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D90/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bale accumulator is provided for use in conjunction with a baler from which, during operation, bales successively are discharged. The accumulator comprises a bale receiving table movable between a home position for receiving a bale from the baler and a bale transfer position. A loadbed is disposed to receive bales from the bale receiving table and to accumulate a plurality of bales thereon. The bale receiving table is pivotally mounted on a shuttle mechanism which itself is movable along a transverse linear path between retracted and extended positions. A table positioning mechanism is provided for moving the receiving table from its home position to its bale transfer position and vice versa. A loadbed positioning mechanism pivots the loadbed from a horizontal home position for accumulating a plurality of bales thereon to a bale dumping position and vice versa. When the loadbed is pivoted to its bale dumping position, the bale receiving table is held in its bale transfer position alongside and generally at the level of the loadbed to effectively enlarge the bale holding capacity thereof.
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