Uniform density packer stuffer system
US9095096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F2015/102
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a stuffer method of a baler, the method comprising conveying with a plurality of pivotally-biased elements coupled along a moveable link a first portion of crop material from an inlet of a stuffer chute to a location proximal to an outlet of the stuffer chute; and responsive to a crop material density of the first portion meeting or exceeding a first predefined threshold density, conveying with a subset of the plurality of pivotally-biased elements a subsequent portion or portions of crop material from the inlet to the first portion until the subsequent portion or portions meets or exceeds a second predefined threshold density that substantially equals the first predefined threshold density.
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