Method and assembly for processing round seed cotton modules

a technology of round seed cotton and processing method, applied in the field of agricultural module processing, can solve the problems of large number of moving parts, complicated apparatus, and complicated construction of machines,

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-08-30
NAMOI COTTON COOP
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[0015]To meet that objective there is provided an assembly which is adjustable to receive a seed cotton module and which can be adjusted to allow engagement

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This apparatus is complicated and includes a mechanism for rotation of the module into an optimal attitude for processing and includes cutting means for removing the seed cotton from a plastics sle

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[0053]Although the present invention will be described with reference to its application in cotton processing, it will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the assembly to be described below according to various embodiments may be adapted for use in other applications.

[0054]FIG. 1 shows a side elevation view of a conveyor processing system 1 in which bales 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are advanced along a first conveyor 8 towards an apparatus 17. Typically a round seed cotton bale also described as a module is packed using a plastics sleeve which is wrapped tightly about the module usually leaving open ends. Round seed cotton modules can weigh up to three tonne so module handling must be mechanised. The seed cotton is contained under a circumferential compression force induced by tension in the plastics sleeve when the module is wrapped. A round seed cotton module is typically cylindrical such that the plastics sleeve forms a wall for the bale leaving open ends with seed cotton ...

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Abstract

An assembly for enabling the release of produce from a module retained by a plastics sleeve. The apparatus comprises a primary support frame including legs fixed to ground surface via feet. A gantry supports a compression assembly capable of receiving and retaining a module. There are means to enable the compression assembly to move between a non working state in which the compression assembly is elevated above a work station and a working state in which the compression assembly is at a work station in which compression arms are capable of retaining a produce module. The compression assembly includes means to enable the arms to apply a radial force to the module sufficient to allow the compression assembly to remove the plastics sleeve and allow the produce to gravitate through a free end of the module as the plastics sleeve is elevated away from the produce.

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BACKGROUND[0001]The present invention relates to processing of agricultural modules of crop produce and more particularly relates to an assembly and methods for processing modules containing produce such as but not limited to seed cotton. The invention further relates to an assembly capable of removing seed cotton from seed cotton modules covered with a plastics sleeve. The present invention further relates to a method and an apparatus which enables removal of a plastics sleeve from a seed cotton module and which allows release of the seed cotton for further processing.[0002]The invention further provides an apparatus which receives and retains a seed cotton module and facilitates removal of the seed cotton from a plastics sleeve which captures the seed cotton. The present invention also relates to a method of processing a seed cotton module for presentation to such apparatus for removing the plastics sleeve.[0003]The invention further relates to a device for handling cylindrical se...

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IPC IPC(8): B65B69/00
CPCD01G7/12D01G7/10
Inventor LEVEN, LESLEY
Owner NAMOI COTTON COOP
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