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Bale processor for mixing two bales

US8474740B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2010
Grant dateJul 2, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D2087/128
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bale processor apparatus has a bale chamber configured to hold a front bale in the chamber forward of a rear bale in the chamber. A disintegrator apparatus removes shredded material from the front bale and forms a front stream of shredded material moving laterally, and removes shredded material from the rear bale and forms a rear stream of shredded material. An exhaust opening in the bale chamber adjacent to the front bale is oriented such that the front stream passes laterally through the exhaust opening. A conveyor receives the rear stream and carries same forward and moves same into contact with the front stream such that the rear stream is carried out through the exhaust opening with the front stream.

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