Corn stalk baling method and apparatus
US7818954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D89/003
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for baling a crop with stiff stalks such as corn stalks has a frame with a front and a rear. At least one ground engaging wheel operatively attached to the frame for facilitating movement of the frame in a forward direction. An accumulator is operatively attached to the frame for holding the crop in various amounts. A pickup is operatively attached to the front of the frame for picking up the crop from a field and transferring the crop into the accumulator. A baler is operatively attached to the frame behind the accumulator for transforming a crop into a bale. A transfer mechanism such as a conveyor is provided in the accumulator for moving the crop in the accumulator to the inlet of the baler. In another embodiment, a pickup of a first predetermined width is provided for picking up the crop from a field and transferring the crop into the accumulator. The baler has an inlet and a baling chamber of a second predetermined width that is significantly larger than the first predetermined width of the pickup so that a larger bale can be made. The transfer mechanism can be in segments which are independently operable.
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