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Bale picking truck

US8734077B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 11, 2013
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
Priority date—
Expiry dateFeb 11, 2033

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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