Presses – Methods – Forcing through constricted passage
Patent
1999-02-23
2000-10-31
Gerrity, Stephen F.
Presses
Methods
Forcing through constricted passage
53439, 53502, 53504, 53529, 100 45, 100 99, 100191, 414400, 414809, B30B 1500, B30B 1532
Patent
active
061385573
ABSTRACT:
A compaction and transfer apparatus adapted to measure the length and/or weight of a waste log during compaction and transfer thereof, is provided. The apparatus comprises a compaction chamber, a closure device, a compaction ram, and a movement and/or weight detector. The compaction chamber is adapted to receive waste material. The compaction chamber has a discharge opening. The closure device is selectively movable into and out of the discharge opening to control the size of the discharge opening. The compaction ram is movable through the chamber to press the waste material against the closure device and thereby provide compaction of the waste material. The movement detector preferably is mounted on the closure device. The movement detector is adapted to detect movement of the waste material through the discharge opening, which movement corresponds to the length of the waste log extending out of the discharge opening. The weight detector is adapted to detect a total weight of the waste material in the compaction chamber and any portion of the waste log which extends out through the discharge opening. Preferably, the weight and/or length is used in controlling the compaction and transferring operation so that capabilities of a trailer are not exceed. Also provided are methods of measuring the length and/or weight of a waste log during a compaction and transfer operation.
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Brown Ronald L.
Seagraves Steven G.
Gerrity Stephen F.
Marathon Equipment Company
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