Crop re-hydration system carried by a large square baler
US7370575B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F15/0816
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Components of a crop re-hydration system are advantageously carried on free space of a large square baler. Specifically, a direct-fired steam generator is mounted at a rear location on the baler so as not to transfer heat to a hydraulic fluid supply tank located at a forward location on the baler. Further, the combustion chamber of the steam generator is coupled to a forwardly extending main steam conduit having a length sufficient for ensuring that the water injected into the combustion chamber is thoroughly mixed with hot combustion gases and changed to steam prior to reaching a steam distribution manifold located at a forward end of the baler. A combustion air intake filter is positioned in a relatively clean zone at an elevated location at the rear of the baler. Water tanks are mounted closely adjacent ground wheel axles of the baler so that the weight of the water does not unduly load the baler frame.
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