Bale picking truck
US8408857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P1/38
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Biomass may become an important source of combustible fuel in the future. For biomass, such as switchgrass, to be economically viable as a fuel, the processes required to take the plant material from a green, growing plant in the field to an energy dense package must be efficient. A self-propelled bale picking truck simplifies and speeds bale collecting, stacking, and staging for loading onto a truck for transport over the road.
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