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Method and apparatus for bagging potatoes
   
Document Number
US Patent 6564528
Issued Date
May 20, 2003
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Keegan; Dennis (Twin Falls, ID)
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for apparatus for bagging a plurality of filled bags, such as 5-lb., 10-lb. or 15-lb. potatoes, into a larger baler bag, such as a 50 or 60 lb. baler bag, has a chute for receiving the filled bags and defining a path of travel for the filled bags. A plurality of flaps are movably coupled to the chute at spaced apart locations along the length of the chute to define a plurality of sequential stops. The flaps move between a first stop position extending into the path of travel of the filled bags, and a second pass position extending out of the path of travel of the filled bags. The plurality of flaps move sequentially from the upper end of the chute to the lower end between the first stop position and the second pass position, such that the filled bags are sequentially lowered from one flap to another. A plurality of baler bag heads have pivoting flap members secured to a collar for holding the baler bags between the flaps and lips on the collar. The baler bag heads are disposed on a conveyor and sequentially positioned at different stages for receiving baler bags, filling the baler bags, and discharging the baler bags.
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Published
May 20, 2003
Application Number
09/384,786
Filed
August 27, 1999
US Classification
53/171   198/534 53/244 53/245 53/255 53/260
Int'l Classification
B65B   39/00   (20060101)   B65B   43/54   (20060101)   B65B   5/10   (20060101)   B65B   5/06   (20060101)   B65B   43/42   (20060101)  
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