Forage compactor

Details Forage compactor Forage compactor

1997-12-11

2000-07-11

Gerrity, Stephen F.

Package making

Plural layer package material

At least one layer a band

53493, 53529, 53544, 100 3, 100 4, 100 6, 100 7, 100 17, 100 45, 100 50, 100 98R, 100 99, 100188R, 100215, 100218, 100232, 10026908, B65B 2500, B30B 930

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060854863

ABSTRACT:
A forage compactor for compressing forage or crop into bales of increased crop density for transportation. A crop feed area feeds crop to a conveyor where it is moved to a scale area for proper bale weight. An indexer severs the crop while moving it from the scale area to the compression chamber. The crop is compressed and moved to a strapping chamber where straps are applied to the compressed crop. The bound bale is manipulated as desired at the product handling area downstream from the strapping chamber. The crop is provided with substantially constant stress during compression and moisture sensors in the strapping chamber sense the moisture content of the severed crop within the bale to be bound. The weight of the crop within the compression area may be reduced to reduce machine overloading. Keyway plungers provide reduced side loading on the main ram used for crop compression. The feed inlet area is located on the same side of the compression chamber as the exit chamber to allow for more efficient operation and area utilisation.

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