US3861616A
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Bale transporting and unrolling device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-12
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A bale transporting and unrolling device comprising a wheeled frame means adapted to be secured at its forward end to a prime mover and having a rearward end which may be opened to permit the frame means to be moved rearwardly with respect to a ground supported bale so that the frame means extends around the bale. A hydraulic cylinder means is operatively connected to the pivotal wheels of the frame means so that the frame means may be raised and lowered relative to the ground. An elongated shaft is screwed through the middle of the bale so that the opposite ends thereof protrude from the ends of the bale. Support means is provided on the frame means for engagement with the opposite ends of the shaft so that upward movement of the frame means will cause the support means to engage the opposite ends of the shaft so that the bale is raised from the ground. A roller means extends across the rearward end of the frame means to assist in unrolling the bale when the bale has been moved to its desired location. A modified form of the device is also disclosed wherein the bale is supported by a pair of pipes which extend beneath the bale with the opposite ends of the pipes being supported by the opposite sides of the frame means. The method of unrolling the bale is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Gail S Dubberke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:20
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D87/00; A01D87/12; A01D87/127; A01F; A01F15/00; A01F15/07; A01D2087/128
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A bale transporting device, comprising, a wheeled frame means having rearward and forward ends, means on the forward end of said wheeled frame means for connection to a prime mover, means on said frame means for raising and lowering said frame means relative to the ground, the rearward end of said frame means being open to permit said frame means to be moved rearwardly with respect to a ground supported bale so that said frame means extends around said bale, an elongated support means for engaging and supporting said bale, and means on said frame means for engaging the opposite ends of said elongated support means whereby upward movement of said frame means will cause said bale to be raised from the ground.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A bale transporting device, comprising, a wheeled frame means having rearward and forward ends, means on the forward end of said wheeled frame means for connection to a prime mover, means on said frame means for raising and lowering said frame means relative to the ground, the rearward end of said frame means being open to permit said frame means to be moved rearwardly with respect to a ground supported bale so that said frame means extends around said bale, an elongated support means for engaging and supporting said bale, and means on said frame means for engaging the opposite ends of said elongated support means whereby upward movement of said frame means will cause said bale to be raised from the ground.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said elongated support means comprises an elongated shaft which is screwed through the center of the bale until the opposite ends of the shaft protrude from opposite ends of the bale.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said elongated support means comprises a pair of pipes which engage the underside of the bale.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 1 wherein an elongated roller means is rotatably secured to and extends across the rearward end of said frame means for engagement with the bale during subsequent bale unrolling operations.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said roller means is secured to said frame means for movement between closed and open positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 4 wherein an inverted U-shaped hoop means is secured to said frame means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
156 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said frame means comprises first and second side frames, first and second wheels pivotally secured to said first and second side frames respectively, said first and second side frames having upwardly extending forward end portions, a first support secured to and extending between the upper ends of said forward end portions, first and second arms pivotally secured intermediate their lengths to said forward end portions, said first and second arms having rearward and forward ends, a second support secured to and extending between the rearward ends of said arms, means connecting the forward ends of said arms to the prime mover, means pivotally connecting said arms with said pivotal wheels, and a power cylinder means secured to and extending between said first and second supports for pivotally moving said wheels relative to said frame means so that said frame means may be selectively raised and lowered relative to the ground.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
64 words
The method of transporting and unrolling a bale comprising the steps of: positioning a wheeled frame means around at least one bale, raising the bale out of ground engagement with the frame means, transporting the bale to the desired feeding location, lowering the bale into ground engagement, and rolling the bale along the ground with the frame means to cause the bale to unroll.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
64 words
The method of transporting and unrolling a bale comprising the steps of: positioning a wheeled frame means around at least one bale, raising the bale out of ground engagement with the frame means, transporting the bale to the desired feeding location, lowering the bale into ground engagement, and rolling the bale along the ground with the frame means to cause the bale to unroll.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 8 wherein said frame means has an elongated roller at the rearward end thereof which rotatably engages the bale as the frame means is moved forwardly.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |