Crop material processor with controlled discharge
US6202950A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K5/002
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A crop material processor for disintegrating baled crop material comprises a container, a disintegrator, means for manipulating the crop material for disintegration by the disintegrator and a discharge opening that is at the bottom of one of the side walls of the container. The crop material processor further includes a discharge door near the discharge opening. The discharge door can be pivotally positioned anywhere between extreme upper and lower positions to control the discharge of crop material. A controller for determining the position of the discharge door includes an actuator for moving the door, a mechanism such as a handle or motor for driving the actuator and a biasing spring for assisting in the movement of the actuator. The crop material processor may further include an adjustable deflector located at the bottom of the discharge opening.
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