Baler gate linkage and latch structure
US6941740B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F15/07
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A chassis-mounted round baler particularly useful with an on-board cotton module building system includes a bale release gate frame section connected to a forward frame section by a four bar linkage to define a gate path that allows the folding of the baler into both field transport and shipping configurations while maintaining desirable operating, transport and shipping heights. The gate linkage incorporates a self latching feature wherein a small vertical movement of the gate as the gate cylinders are operated releases a gate latch member from a forward frame member during gate opening and reengages the gate latch with the forward frame member during closing. The gate interacts with the bale handler to provide a stop for the baler gate when the baler gate is placed into a cradle on the handler.
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