CA2264465C - Method and apparatus for transferring bales from a tow vehicle onto a trailer being towed - Google Patents
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A method and apparatus for transferring bales from a tow vehicle onto a trailer being towed. The tow vehicle has a deck and is equipped with both a lifting apparatus for lifting bales onto the deck and a bale moving apparatus for moving bales from a first end to a remote end of the deck. A telescopic connection is provided between the tow vehicle and a trailer. This enables the trailer to be moved between a normal transport position spaced from the tow vehicle and a bale transfer position positioned immediately adjacent the tow vehicle. When the trailer is in the bale transfer position, the bale moving apparatus can be used to move bales off the remote end of the deck of the tow vehicle directly onto a deck of the trailer. This completely eliminates the need for an intermediate bale transfer mechanism between the tow vehicle and the trailer.
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TITLE OF THE INVENTION:
Method and Apparatus for Transferring Bales from a Tow Vehicle onto a Trailer being Towed NAME ( S ) OF INVENTOR ( S ) Bruce Chern FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for transferring bales from a tow vehicle onto a trailer being towed.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A flat deck truck equipped with a lifting apparatus is currently in use to pick up round bales from fields and transport them. The lifting apparatus is positioned adjacent a cab of the truck. As bales are picked from a field and loaded onto the flat deck by the lifting apparatus, a bale moving mechanism is used to move the bale away from the cab toward a remote end of the flat deck. The bale moving mechanism can take a number of forms. One example of a bale moving mechanism is a chain driven push plate, that pushes the bale along the deck. Another example of a bale moving mechanism is an endless chain with hooks that engage the bale and pulls the bale along the deck.
In order to increase load capacity, a trailer is towed behind the truck. An apparatus known as an "intermediate transfer system" is used to transfer bales from the tow vehicle onto the trailer being towed. The intermediate transfer system is the weakest link in the bale handling system described.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
What is required is an alternative method and apparatus for transferring bales from a tow vehicle onto a trailer being towed.
Method and Apparatus for Transferring Bales from a Tow Vehicle onto a Trailer being Towed NAME ( S ) OF INVENTOR ( S ) Bruce Chern FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for transferring bales from a tow vehicle onto a trailer being towed.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A flat deck truck equipped with a lifting apparatus is currently in use to pick up round bales from fields and transport them. The lifting apparatus is positioned adjacent a cab of the truck. As bales are picked from a field and loaded onto the flat deck by the lifting apparatus, a bale moving mechanism is used to move the bale away from the cab toward a remote end of the flat deck. The bale moving mechanism can take a number of forms. One example of a bale moving mechanism is a chain driven push plate, that pushes the bale along the deck. Another example of a bale moving mechanism is an endless chain with hooks that engage the bale and pulls the bale along the deck.
In order to increase load capacity, a trailer is towed behind the truck. An apparatus known as an "intermediate transfer system" is used to transfer bales from the tow vehicle onto the trailer being towed. The intermediate transfer system is the weakest link in the bale handling system described.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
What is required is an alternative method and apparatus for transferring bales from a tow vehicle onto a trailer being towed.
According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a method for transferring bales from a tow vehicle onto a trailer being towed. The method involves providing a tow vehicle having a deck. The tow vehicle must be equipped with a lifting apparatus for lifting bales onto the deck and a bale moving apparatus for moving bales from a first end to a remote end of the deck. A trailer is provided which also has a deck. A telescopic connection is provided between the tow vehicle and the trailer. This enables the trailer to be moved between a normal transport position spaced from the tow vehicle and a bale transfer position positioned immediately adjacent the tow vehicle. When the trailer is in the bale transfer position, the bale moving apparatus can be used to move bales off the remote end of the deck of the tow vehicle directly onto the deck of the trailer. This completely eliminates the need for an intermediate bale transfer mechanism between the tow vehicle and the trailer.
According to another aspect of the invention there is provided an apparatus for transferring bales from a tow vehicle onto a trailer being towed. The apparatus consists of a combination, including a tow vehicle, a trailer and a telescopic connection. The tow vehicle has a deck and is equipped with a lifting apparatus for lifting bales onto the deck and a bale moving apparatus for moving bales from a first end to a remote end of the deck. The trailer also has a deck.
The telescopic connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer facilitates a transport position in which the trailer is spaced from the tow vehicle and a bale transfer position in which the trailer is positioned immediately adjacent the tow vehicle. With this combination, as previously described, the bale moving apparatus can be used to move bales off the remote end of the deck directly onto the trailer when the trailer is in the bale transfer position.
Once the teachings of the above described method and apparatus are understood, there are various steps that can be taken to improve operation. In order to ensure that a bale is never caught between the tow vehicle and the trailer it is preferred that the deck of the tow vehicle overlaps the deck of the trailer in the bale transfer position. It is preferred, although not essential, that the remote end of the deck of the tow vehicle interlock with a hitch end of the deck of the trailer. One form of interlock that provides the desired overlap has the remote end of the deck of the tow vehicle in the form of an inverted first wedge with the hitch end of the deck of the trailer in the form of a second wedge. The deck of the tow vehicle interlocks with the deck of the trailer by mating the first wedge with the second wedge.
There are various bale moving apparatus that can be used.
Beneficial results have been obtained through the use of a mechanically driven push plate. It is preferred that the push plate has pivotally mounted extension members having a substantially vertical stored position and a substantially horizontal operative position. The extension members extend the reach of the push plate, enabling the push plate to push bales farther onto the trailer.
It is preferred that the telescopic connection have a remotely operable locking pin. This enables telescopic connection to be moved from the transport position to the bale transfer position without the driver having to leave the cab of his vehicle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a side elevation view of a combination in accordance with the teachings of the present invention with the trailer in the transport position behind the tow vehicle.
FIGURE 2 is a side elevation view of the combination illustrated in FIGURE 1, with the trailer in the bale transfer position behind the tow vehicle.
FIGURE 3 is a side elevation view of the combination illustrated in FIGURE 1, with the trailer back in the transport position behind the tow vehicle after a transfer has taken place.
FIGURE 4 is a top plan view, in section, of a telescopic connection of the combination illustrated in FIGURE 1, with the telescopic connection in a transport position.
FIGURE 5 is a top plan view, in section, of a telescopic connection of the combination illustrated in FIGURE 1, with the telescopic connection in a bale transfer position.
FIGURE 6 is a top plan view, in section, of a telescopic connection of the combination illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 7 is a rear elevation view of a mechanically driven push plate of the combination illustrated in FIGURE 1, with push extension members in a stored position.
FIGURE 8 is a rear elevation view of the mechanically driven push plate illustrated in FIGURE 1, with push extension members in an operative position.
FIGURE 9 is a top plan view of the mechanically driven push plate illustrated in FIGURE 8.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment, an apparatus for transferring bales from a tow vehicle onto a trailer being towed generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 9.
Referring to FIGURE 1, apparatus 10 is a combination that includes a tow vehicle 12, a trailer 14 and a telescopic connection 16 between tow vehicle 12 and trailer 14. Tow vehicle 12 has a deck 18 with a first end 20 adjacent a driver's cab (not shown) and a remote end 22. Remote end 22 of deck 18 is an inverted first wedge 24. Referring to FIGURE
2, tow vehicle 12 is equipped with a lifting apparatus (not shown) for lifting bales 26 onto deck 14 and a bale moving apparatus 28 for moving bales 24 from first end 20 to remote end 22 of deck 18. Bale moving apparatus 28 is a mechanically driven push plate 30. Trailer 14 has a deck 32 with a hitch end 34 and a second end 36. Hitch end 34 of deck 32 of trailer 14 is a second wedge 38.
According to another aspect of the invention there is provided an apparatus for transferring bales from a tow vehicle onto a trailer being towed. The apparatus consists of a combination, including a tow vehicle, a trailer and a telescopic connection. The tow vehicle has a deck and is equipped with a lifting apparatus for lifting bales onto the deck and a bale moving apparatus for moving bales from a first end to a remote end of the deck. The trailer also has a deck.
The telescopic connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer facilitates a transport position in which the trailer is spaced from the tow vehicle and a bale transfer position in which the trailer is positioned immediately adjacent the tow vehicle. With this combination, as previously described, the bale moving apparatus can be used to move bales off the remote end of the deck directly onto the trailer when the trailer is in the bale transfer position.
Once the teachings of the above described method and apparatus are understood, there are various steps that can be taken to improve operation. In order to ensure that a bale is never caught between the tow vehicle and the trailer it is preferred that the deck of the tow vehicle overlaps the deck of the trailer in the bale transfer position. It is preferred, although not essential, that the remote end of the deck of the tow vehicle interlock with a hitch end of the deck of the trailer. One form of interlock that provides the desired overlap has the remote end of the deck of the tow vehicle in the form of an inverted first wedge with the hitch end of the deck of the trailer in the form of a second wedge. The deck of the tow vehicle interlocks with the deck of the trailer by mating the first wedge with the second wedge.
There are various bale moving apparatus that can be used.
Beneficial results have been obtained through the use of a mechanically driven push plate. It is preferred that the push plate has pivotally mounted extension members having a substantially vertical stored position and a substantially horizontal operative position. The extension members extend the reach of the push plate, enabling the push plate to push bales farther onto the trailer.
It is preferred that the telescopic connection have a remotely operable locking pin. This enables telescopic connection to be moved from the transport position to the bale transfer position without the driver having to leave the cab of his vehicle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a side elevation view of a combination in accordance with the teachings of the present invention with the trailer in the transport position behind the tow vehicle.
FIGURE 2 is a side elevation view of the combination illustrated in FIGURE 1, with the trailer in the bale transfer position behind the tow vehicle.
FIGURE 3 is a side elevation view of the combination illustrated in FIGURE 1, with the trailer back in the transport position behind the tow vehicle after a transfer has taken place.
FIGURE 4 is a top plan view, in section, of a telescopic connection of the combination illustrated in FIGURE 1, with the telescopic connection in a transport position.
FIGURE 5 is a top plan view, in section, of a telescopic connection of the combination illustrated in FIGURE 1, with the telescopic connection in a bale transfer position.
FIGURE 6 is a top plan view, in section, of a telescopic connection of the combination illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 7 is a rear elevation view of a mechanically driven push plate of the combination illustrated in FIGURE 1, with push extension members in a stored position.
FIGURE 8 is a rear elevation view of the mechanically driven push plate illustrated in FIGURE 1, with push extension members in an operative position.
FIGURE 9 is a top plan view of the mechanically driven push plate illustrated in FIGURE 8.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment, an apparatus for transferring bales from a tow vehicle onto a trailer being towed generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 9.
Referring to FIGURE 1, apparatus 10 is a combination that includes a tow vehicle 12, a trailer 14 and a telescopic connection 16 between tow vehicle 12 and trailer 14. Tow vehicle 12 has a deck 18 with a first end 20 adjacent a driver's cab (not shown) and a remote end 22. Remote end 22 of deck 18 is an inverted first wedge 24. Referring to FIGURE
2, tow vehicle 12 is equipped with a lifting apparatus (not shown) for lifting bales 26 onto deck 14 and a bale moving apparatus 28 for moving bales 24 from first end 20 to remote end 22 of deck 18. Bale moving apparatus 28 is a mechanically driven push plate 30. Trailer 14 has a deck 32 with a hitch end 34 and a second end 36. Hitch end 34 of deck 32 of trailer 14 is a second wedge 38.
Referring to FIGURES 1 and 3, telescopic connection 16 has a first end 40 at which it is secured to trailer 14 and a second end 42. Second end 42 can be detachably connected by a hitch 44 to a hitch receiver 46 beneath deck 18 at remote end 22 of tow vehicle 12. Hitch 44 is capable of pivotal movement about a horizontal axis and a vertical axis relative to hitch receiver 46, thereby allowing trailer 14 to be towed by tow vehicle 12 without causing damage to telescopic connection 16 or hitch receiver 46. Telescopic connection 16 is extendable to a transport position, at which it can be securely fixed while apparatus 10 is being transported, in which trailer 14 is spaced from tow vehicle 12. Referring to FIGURE 2, telescopic connection 16 is contractible to a bale transfer position in which trailer 14 is positioned immediately adjacent tow vehicle 12. When telescopic connection 16 is in bale transfer position, first wedge 24 is mated with second wedge 38 to interlock remote end 22 of deck 18 of tow vehicle 12 with hitch end 34 of deck 32 of trailer 14. When first wedge 24 is mated with second wedge 38, deck 18 of tow vehicle 12 overlaps deck 32 of trailer 14. Mechanically driven push plate 30 is then able to push bales 26 off remote end 22 of deck 18 onto hitch end 34 of deck 32 of trailer 14, without a bale 26 getting caught between remote end 22 of deck 18 and hitch end 34 of trailer 14.
Referring to FIGURES 4 and 5, telescopic connection 16 has a locking pin housing 48 with a locking pin 50 that can be moved between an extended position as illustrated in FIGURE 4 and a retracted position as illustrated in FIGURE 5 relative to locking pin housing 48. The position of locking pin 50 relative to locking pin housing 48 is controlled from the cab of the tow vehicle by air pressure supplied by air lines 52.
Referring to FIGURES 4 and 5, telescopic connection 16 has a locking pin housing 48 with a locking pin 50 that can be moved between an extended position as illustrated in FIGURE 4 and a retracted position as illustrated in FIGURE 5 relative to locking pin housing 48. The position of locking pin 50 relative to locking pin housing 48 is controlled from the cab of the tow vehicle by air pressure supplied by air lines 52.
Referring to FIGURE 4, when locking pin 50 is in the extended position, locking pin 50 serves as an impediment to the contraction of telescopic connection 16 and telescopic connection is maintained in the transport position. Referring to FIGURE 5, when locking pin 50 is in the retracted position, telescopic connection 16 is free to contract to the bale transfer position. Referring to FIGURE 6, limiting stops 51 are provided which engage shoulders 53 to prevent separation of telescopic connection 16. Referring to FIGURE 7, push plate 30 has pivotally mounted extension members 54. Extension member 54 have a substantially vertical stored position, as illustrated in FIGURE 7 and a substantially horizontal operative position, as illustrated in FIGURES 8 and 9.
The method of use of apparatus 10 will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 9. Referring to FIGURE 1, hitch 44 of trailer 14 is hitched to hitch receiver 46 at remote end 22 of tow vehicle 12. Apparatus 10 is then driven to a location at which bales 26 are to be picked up. A lifting apparatus, preferably a lifting arm, is used to lift bales 26 onto deck 18 of tow vehicle 12. It is preferred, but not essential, that bales are picked up by the lifting arm while the vehicle is in motion. It is preferred, but not essential, that as the bales are loaded they are arranged in groups three, with one bale positioned straddling two lower bales.
Mechanically driven push plate 30 is used to push bales 26 from first end 20 toward remote end 22 of deck 18. When deck 18 is loaded with bales, tow vehicle 12 stops its forward motion in preparation for a rearward movement. The brakes of trailer 14 are applied, and locking pin 50 is moved to the retracted position, as illustrated in FIGURE 5, to enable telescopic connection 16 to contract. The application of the brakes maintain trailer 14 is a stationary position while tow vehicle is backed toward trailer 14 to move telescopic connection 16 to the contracted bale transfer position. Referring to FIGURES
The method of use of apparatus 10 will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 9. Referring to FIGURE 1, hitch 44 of trailer 14 is hitched to hitch receiver 46 at remote end 22 of tow vehicle 12. Apparatus 10 is then driven to a location at which bales 26 are to be picked up. A lifting apparatus, preferably a lifting arm, is used to lift bales 26 onto deck 18 of tow vehicle 12. It is preferred, but not essential, that bales are picked up by the lifting arm while the vehicle is in motion. It is preferred, but not essential, that as the bales are loaded they are arranged in groups three, with one bale positioned straddling two lower bales.
Mechanically driven push plate 30 is used to push bales 26 from first end 20 toward remote end 22 of deck 18. When deck 18 is loaded with bales, tow vehicle 12 stops its forward motion in preparation for a rearward movement. The brakes of trailer 14 are applied, and locking pin 50 is moved to the retracted position, as illustrated in FIGURE 5, to enable telescopic connection 16 to contract. The application of the brakes maintain trailer 14 is a stationary position while tow vehicle is backed toward trailer 14 to move telescopic connection 16 to the contracted bale transfer position. Referring to FIGURES
7 through 9, when telescopic connection 16 is moved to the bale transfer position, movement of extension members 54 to the substantially horizontal operative position helps enable mechanically driven push plate 30 to push bales 26 off remote end 22 of deck 18 and onto deck 32 of trailer 14. Referring to FIGURE 3, when bales 26 have been pushed off tow vehicle 12 onto trailer 14, mechanically driven push plate 30 is retracted to its original position to clear deck 18, thereby preparing tow vehicle 12 to receive additional bales 26. Telescopic connection 16 is then extended to the transport position to enable apparatus 10 to be driven. This is accomplished by applying the brakes of trailer 14 while tow vehicle 12 is driven slowly forward. Referring to FIGURE 4, when telescopic connection 16 is extended, locking pin 50 is extended to lock telescopic connection 16 in the transport position. Tow vehicle 12 can then resume picking up bales until there is no more room on either the trailer or the tow vehicle to accommodate more bales. Tow vehicle can then transport bales 26 to the site where they are to be off loaded and stored.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
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1. A method for transferring bales from a tow vehicle onto a trailer being towed, comprising the steps of:
providing a tow vehicle having a deck, the tow vehicle being equipped with a lifting apparatus for lifting bales onto the deck and a bale moving apparatus for moving bales from a first end to a remote end of the deck;
providing a trailer having a deck; and providing a telescopic connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer, such that the trailer is telescopically movable between a normal transport position spaced from the tow vehicle and a bale transfer position positioned immediately adjacent the tow vehicle; and positioning the trailer in the bale transfer position and using the bale moving apparatus to move bales off the remote end of the deck of the tow vehicle directly onto the deck of the trailer.
providing a tow vehicle having a deck, the tow vehicle being equipped with a lifting apparatus for lifting bales onto the deck and a bale moving apparatus for moving bales from a first end to a remote end of the deck;
providing a trailer having a deck; and providing a telescopic connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer, such that the trailer is telescopically movable between a normal transport position spaced from the tow vehicle and a bale transfer position positioned immediately adjacent the tow vehicle; and positioning the trailer in the bale transfer position and using the bale moving apparatus to move bales off the remote end of the deck of the tow vehicle directly onto the deck of the trailer.
2. The method as defined in Claim 1, the deck of the tow vehicle overlapping the deck of the trailer in the bale transfer position.
3. The method as defined in Claim 1, the remote end of the deck of the tow vehicle interlocking with a hitch end of the deck of the trailer in the bale transfer position.
4. The method as defined in Claim 3, the remote end of the deck of the tow vehicle being an inverted first wedge and the hitch end of the deck of the trailer being a second wedge, the deck of the tow vehicle interlocking with the deck of the trailer by a mating of the first wedge and the second wedge.
5. The method as defined in Claim 1, the bale moving apparatus being a mechanically driven push plate.
6. An apparatus for transferring bales from a tow vehicle onto a trailer being towed, comprising in combination:
a tow vehicle having a deck, the tow vehicle being equipped with a lifting apparatus for lifting bales onto the deck and a bale moving apparatus for moving bales from a first end to a remote end of the deck;
a trailer having a deck; and a telescopic connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer having a transport position in which the trailer is spaced from the tow vehicle and a bale transfer position in which the trailer is positioned immediately adjacent the tow vehicle whereby the bale moving apparatus moves bales off the remote end of the deck directly onto the trailer.
a tow vehicle having a deck, the tow vehicle being equipped with a lifting apparatus for lifting bales onto the deck and a bale moving apparatus for moving bales from a first end to a remote end of the deck;
a trailer having a deck; and a telescopic connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer having a transport position in which the trailer is spaced from the tow vehicle and a bale transfer position in which the trailer is positioned immediately adjacent the tow vehicle whereby the bale moving apparatus moves bales off the remote end of the deck directly onto the trailer.
7. The apparatus as defined in Claim 6, wherein the deck of the tow vehicle overlaps the deck of the trailer in the bale transfer position.
8. The apparatus as deffined in Claim 6, wherein the remote end of the deck of the tow vehicle interlocks with a hitch end of the deck of the trailer.
9. The apparatus as defined in Claim 8, wherein the remote end of the deck of the tow vehicle is an inverted first wedge and the hitch end of the deck of the trailer is a second wedge, the deck of the tow vehicle interlocking with the deck of the trailer by a mating of the first wedge and the second wedge.
10. The apparatus as defined in Claim 6, wherein the bale moving apparatus being a mechanically driven push plate.
11. The apparatus as defined in Claim 6, wherein the telescopic connection has a remotely operable locking pin.
12. The apparatus as defined in Claim 10, wherein the push plate has pivotally mounted extension members having a substantially vertical stored position and a substantially horizontal operative position.
13. An apparatus for transferring bales from a tow vehicle onto a trailer being towed, comprising in combination:
a tow vehicle having a deck, the tow vehicle being equipped with a lifting apparatus for lifting bales onto the deck and a bale moving apparatus for moving bales from a first end to a remote end of the deck, the remote end of the deck being an inverted first wedge, the bale moving apparatus being a mechanically driven push plate;
a trailer having a deck with a hitch end and a second end, the hitch end of the deck of the trailer being a second wedge;
and a telescopic connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer having a transport position in which the trailer is spaced from the tow vehicle and a bale transfer position in which the trailer is positioned immediately adjacent the tow vehicle with the first wedge mated with the second wedge to interlock the remote end of the deck of the tow vehicle with the hitch end of the deck of the trailer, the deck of the tow vehicle overlapping the deck of the trailer, whereby the mechanically driven push plate pushes bales off the remote end of the deck directly onto hitch end of the deck of the trailer.
a tow vehicle having a deck, the tow vehicle being equipped with a lifting apparatus for lifting bales onto the deck and a bale moving apparatus for moving bales from a first end to a remote end of the deck, the remote end of the deck being an inverted first wedge, the bale moving apparatus being a mechanically driven push plate;
a trailer having a deck with a hitch end and a second end, the hitch end of the deck of the trailer being a second wedge;
and a telescopic connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer having a transport position in which the trailer is spaced from the tow vehicle and a bale transfer position in which the trailer is positioned immediately adjacent the tow vehicle with the first wedge mated with the second wedge to interlock the remote end of the deck of the tow vehicle with the hitch end of the deck of the trailer, the deck of the tow vehicle overlapping the deck of the trailer, whereby the mechanically driven push plate pushes bales off the remote end of the deck directly onto hitch end of the deck of the trailer.
14. The apparatus as defined in Claim 13, wherein the telescopic connection has a remotely operable locking pin.
15. The apparatus as defined in Claim 13, wherein the push plate has pivotally mounted extension members having a substantially vertical stored position and a substantially horizontal operative position.
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