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APPARATUS AND PROCEDURE FOR PLACEMENT OF BALE TIES
Patent Number: 5921174
Docket Number: 22596
Serial Number: 8876800
Date Patented: 07/13/1999
Patent Number: 5921174
Docket Number: 22596
Serial Number: 8876800
Date Patented: 07/13/1999
Agency:
Agricultural Research Service
Date Filed:
June 16, 1997
Abstract:
The invention is a portable device for the placement or replacement of bale ties around
compressible materials. While originally designed for use in the cotton industry, it can be
used in the packaging of a wide variety of materials such as garden products, paper, and
metal scrap. By taking advantage of the concept of “point compression,” force is only
applied to the specific area needed. This results in increased energy efficiency and can be
used with smaller and less costly equipment. The invention can be operated by one
person, thus reducing labor costs. The device involves a pair of narrow reciprocating flat
plates, or platens. These operate within the same plane of action that compress the bale
only in the area where the tie is to be placed. This avoids the application of excess energy
used in “whole bale” compression devices.
Inventors:
| William S. Anthony |
| USDA, ARS, MSA |
| Stoneville, MS 38776 |
| (601) 686-3094 |
| (601) 686-9965 (Fax) |
Industry Keywords:
baling, packaging, recycling, waste, cotton, compress, energy reduction
Technology Description:
The invention is a portable device for the placement or replacement of bale ties around compressible materials. While originally designed for use in the cotton industry, it can be used in the packaging of a wide variety of materials such as garden products, paper, and metal scrap. By taking advantage of the concept of "point compression," force is only applied to the specific area needed. This results in increased energy efficiency and can be used with smaller and less costly equipment. The invention can be operated by one person, thus reducing labor costs. The device involves a pair of narrow reciprocating flat plates, or platens. These operate within the same plane of action that compress the bale only in the area where the tie is to be placed. This avoids the application of excess energy used in "whole bale" compression devices.
Reference:
Please refer to Patent Number 5,921,174, which issued on July 13, 1999.
Inventor:
William S. Anthony
USDA, ARS, MSA
Stoneville, MS 38776
(601) 686-3094 / Fax: (601) 686-9965
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