Automatic net and core tube feeding system for a sod harvester

Details Automatic net and core tube feeding system for a sod harvester Automatic net and core tube feeding system for a sod harvester

2006-02-21

2006-02-21

Will, Thomas B. (Department: 3671)

Earth working

Sod cutter

C414S789700, C414S911000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07000706

ABSTRACT:
An automatic net and tube feeding system for a sod harvester having a conveyor upon which rolls of sod are formed includes a net feeder comprising a supply roll from which net is dispensed, a pair of feed rollers positioned to engage a portion of the net therebetween and a motor selectively operable to turn one of the feed rollers to eject a length of net onto the conveyor. Also included in the system is a net cutter having a cutting blade pivotally mounted parallel to the feed rollers and a stop bar for locking the supply roll. The system further includes a tube feeder for dispensing core tubes around which the sod rolls are formed, the tube feeder comprising a rack having a discharge opening and a tube dispenser selectively controlling the release of individual core tubes through the discharge opening and onto the conveyor.

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