Mobile automatic sandbagger and method of use

US6662528B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Stephen I. Holt · Calabasas, US
• Ian Holt · Telford, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 19, 2001
• Grant date: Dec 16, 2003
• Expiry date: May 4, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D33/007
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A mobile, automatic sandbagging machine includes a source of sandbags and a guide track positioned adjacent to the source of sandbags. A hook attached to a chain of the guide track selectively removes a sandbag from the source of sandbags and advances the sandbag along the guide track. An end of the sandbag is opened under a fill chute, and the sandbag is partially filled with fill material. A closing mechanism closes the open end of the sandbag and the sandbag is removed from the machine.