Wet leaf gathering and compressing machine
US6898925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB30B9/3082
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The wet leaf gathering and compressing machine includes a main frame supported by wheels and adapted to be moved along a path parallel to a leaf windrow. A leaf gathering and compressing frame is pivotally attached to the main frame. A leaf gathering assembly, a leaf elevator and a leaf compressor are attached to the leaf gathering and compressing frame. The leaf compressor includes a pair of cantilevered parallel driven augers. Leaves are deposited on top of a forward portion of the parallel driven augers. the rear portion of the driven augers cooperate with a compression housing to compress leaves and force the compressed leaves into the lower portion of a leaf storage bin.
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