Abstract: A method of identifying a bale of material includes capturing an initial image of a region of an initial bale with an initial image sensor and identifying a unique band pattern of at least one multi-colored band of the initial bale. The identified unique band pattern is associated with the initial bale. Data related to the initial bale is associated with the identified unique band pattern. The identified unique band pattern of the initial bale may then be used as an identifier of the initial bale. A second image of the bale is captured and analyzed to determine if the second image includes the unique band pattern of the at least one multi-colored band, thereby identifying the bale in the second image as the initial bale. The data associated with the initial bale may then be retrieved by an operator.

Abstract: A mechanical press is provided that utilizes linear actuation driven by an electric power source and two opposing horizontal platform mounted press plates, an upper fixed plate and a lower traveling plate arranged vertically and tracked via vertical track posts to press resin, oils, extracts, or compounds from a raw plant material. The press plates are heated during press operation and function to heat and melt the desired plant products and the force from the press plates squeezes the melted materials out of the plant and onto a parchment paper or into a melt groove to flow to a collection tray.

Abstract: A reciprocating press for acting on a workpiece is described, and includes an eccentric shaft rotatably disposed in a rotatable eccentric sleeve, and a crank-slider mechanism coupled to the eccentric shaft. Rotations of the eccentric shaft and the rotatable eccentric sleeve are independently controllable to dynamically vary a stroke length of the crank-slider mechanism.

Abstract: A system and method for packaging pine straw and a packaged mass of pine straw made therefrom, the method including providing an electronically-controlled system configured for packaging pine straw, the system including system logic that controls conveying, fluffing, cleaning, compressing and packaging of the pine straw, and using the system to compress a mass of pine straw into a rectangular mass of pine straw and enclosing the rectangular mass of pine straw within a flexible plastic sheet thereby forming a substantially rectangular packaged mass of compressed pine straw.

Abstract: A device and a method for attaching a label for identifying a bale to an elongate flexible object, wherein the device comprises storage means for the label and attachment means for attaching the label to the elongate flexible object, and wherein the label, on its edge, has an opening which is adapted to attach the label to the elongate flexible object.

Abstract: An agricultural system includes a baler with a plunger and a sensor for sensing a plunger-related value; a vehicle including a power source operable to convey power to the plunger; and a CVT arranged to drive the plunger. In order to balance a fluctuating load of the plunger over the working cycle, an electronic control unit (ECU) is coupled to the sensor and to the CVT and is configured to receive the signal from the sensor and to cause the CVT to modify a gear ratio of the CVT based on the signal from the sensor and on a mathematical model defining a CVT gear ratio variation profile derived from an expected load applied by crop on the plunger over its operating cycle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chain link for a support chain for supporting a compression belt in a separating device for separating materials of different flowability, the chain link having a support surface and an inner surface opposite said support surface and is characterized in that a protruding support element is arranged on at least one end face of the chain link so as to form an undercut. The invention further relates to a support chain for a support apparatus for supporting a compression belt in a separating device for separating materials of different flowability, the support chain being an articulated chain which has individual chain links connected to each other in an articulated manner, the chain links being threaded onto chain pins extending transverse to the conveying direction F with the chain links according to the invention. The invention also relates to a support apparatus having the support chain according to the invention.

Abstract: Improved bales may be formed using methods that include using baling equipment with an air blasting crumb chute that may reduce wear and tear and maintenance, and/or improve efficiency by reducing material waste, imperfections, and/or contamination. The crumb chute may include an air inlet and a plurality of apertures in fluid communication with the air inlet. Air may be provided through the apertures to prevent crumbles from accumulating on the baling assembly as they fall through the chute to the press chamber and/or to blast already accumulated residual crumbles from components of the baling assembly, such as a traveling chute, and into the press chamber. The crumb chute may include a polyoxymethylene insert in which the air inlet and apertures are provided. The crumb chute may be provided as a kit for attachment to various baling apparatuses. Additional features and components also are described.

Abstract: A planar element is disclosed for use in a papermaking system. The planar element is suitable for use as a doctor blade or a top plate and includes a three-dimensional composite structure including elongated elements extending in at least three orthogonal directions, and a resin in which the three-dimensional composite structure is embedded.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for packaging fibrous materials such as cellulose acetate tow bales. The method may comprise placed a fibrous material between an upper sheet and a lower sheet, folding the upper and lower sheets around the fibrous material, and connecting the upper sheet and lower sheet with a tape, such as a pressure sensitive adhesive tape.

Abstract: A baling system acts at shut-down to automatically pre-position a plunger so that it is just past a rear-dead-center position when the baler is restarted, thereby minimizing the load on a power take-off during the next restart. In particular, when the power take-off is deactivated, a control unit automatically brakes the power take-off so that the plunger stops in the desired position. Alternatively, the baling system acts at restart-up to automatically repeatedly activate and deactivate the power take-off in order to accelerate the plunger to a predetermined minimum operating speed before activating the power take-off for continuous operation, thereby maximizing a flywheel's momentum during the restart.

Abstract: A tagger assembly has a tagger for affixing labels onto a lineal object binding a bale of agricultural crop material. The tagger having an input port for receiving the lineal object and an output port for evacuating the lineal object, and at least one retaining element for tensioning the lineal object, more particularly for tensioning the lineal object when it is raised from an initial position close to the bale to a raised position further away from the bale, for affixing a label.

Abstract: A square baler has a press channel, a knotter arranged on the press channel, a blower and flow guide element, which is moveable between a first position, in which the flow guide element directs a blowing air stream of the blower onto the knotter, and at least one second position, in which the flow guide element directs the blowing air stream past the knotter.

Abstract: An apparatus for inserting a tag into a bale of agricultural material during bale production is configured such that the tag is inserted within the bale material within reading distance of an outer surface of the final bale. In square bales, the tag is placed in either the first or last slice of the bale. In round bales, the tag is place in the outer circumferential layer of the bale as it is formed. The tag may be gravity fed or forcibly fed into the stream of crop material as it passes from the baling apparatus pick-up to the baling chamber.

Abstract: A moisture meter for determining the moisture content of particulate material is provided. The moisture meter comprises a frame part, a space, a measuring cup disposed within said space for receiving a sample of the particulate material which moisture is to be measured, and moisture measuring means. The moisture meter comprises a swiping means for removing at least partly a part of a sample of particulate material which moisture is to be measured, which part of the sample of particulate material extends out of the inner space of the measuring cup through the open end of the measuring cup. The swiping means are movably attached to the frame part for movement in a swiping path where a swiping member of the swiping means is configured to move essentially along the open end of the measuring cup.

Abstract: Systems and methods detect a power supply device of an apparatus being disconnected from an external AC power source and control a DC power storage element of the apparatus to supply power to a processor and directional force sensor of the apparatus. Such systems and methods record directional force measurements output by the directional force sensor and a measure of time output by a clock device of the apparatus while the processor detects that the power supply is disconnected from the external AC power source to store directions, magnitudes, and time durations of the directional force measurements in a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of the apparatus. These systems and methods calculate and output a path of movement of the apparatus that occurred while the apparatus was disconnected from the external AC power source based on the directions, magnitudes, and time durations of the directional force measurements using the processor.

Abstract: A blower housing has a discharge direction, an axis of rotation, a polar axis that intersects the axis of rotation and is substantially perpendicular to the discharge direction, an angular sweep of increasing fluid flow area, and an axial contraction located at an angularly greater value than the angular sweep.

Abstract: An interactive waste receptacle combines a waste receptacle, a display device, a sensor, a camera, a speaker, and a variety of interactive media to receive and process waste, and perform an assortment of interactive functions in a public venue. The interactive waste receptacle detects events from a user, and responds to the events with interactive functions, including; receiving, compacting, and processing a waste; detecting proximal images, sounds, and smells; and displaying advertisements, text, graphics, animation, video, audio, and games. The waste receptacle receives and compacts the waste. A display device integrated with the waste receptacle displays images of advertising, messages, and pertinent information. A sensor detects events from the user. A camera records a user image. A speaker emits and receives audio signals to the user. Interactive media also record user events. The sensor, camera, speaker, and interactive media perform an interactive function in response to the event.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention describes an calendaring apparatus comprising a roller press comprising a first roller and a second roller, a static electricity generator, a motor drive system in communication with the first roller and the second roller to impart rotation to first roller and the second roller, wherein the static electricity generator imparts a static charge to a surface of the first roller, and a material holding tray for holding a material in communication with the first roller.

Abstract: A combination cooler and can crusher is an apparatus assembly that allows a user to compact empty aluminium beverage cans for facilitated transport. The apparatus combines a cooler with an integrated wheel assembly with a can crushing mechanism. The integrated wheel allows a user to transport a large quantity of food and beverage items to an event. The can crushing mechanism provides the user with a means to compact emptied aluminium beverages cans for facilitated transport upon leaving said event. The apparatus accomplishes both functions in a compact design by integrating the can crushing mechanism with the elongated handle of the cooler with integrated wheel assembly.

Abstract: At least part of the side of the crossbeam facing the knotter is inclined at an angle of more than ninety degrees to the upper wall of the baling chamber in order to permit a smooth flow of air from the fan past the knotter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a screw press dehydrator so as to facilitate transport of sludge and efficiently destroy microorganisms constituting sludge.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device comprising: a base (2); a moveable or removable door (20), said device having a closed door position; and in the closed door position, a circuit (8) comprising a bag comprising two flexible films and conveying network connectors, and a press (9) comprising a first shell (16) disposed on said front face (5) of said base (2) and a second shell (17) disposed in said door (20); said bag being clamped between said first shell (16) and said second shell (17) in a state in which conduits of said network for conveying liquid are formed between said films.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device comprising a base (2) and a door (20), said device having a closed door position in which a circuit (8) of the device comprises a bag comprising two flexible films and connectors of the conveying network, and a press (9) comprising a first shell (16) disposed on a front face (5) of said base (2) and a second shell (17) disposed in said door (20); and a hinge system hinging said door (20) relative to said base (2), and disposed only on one side of said door (20) so as to form lateral clearances between said door (20) and said base (2) over the rest of a perimeter of said door (20).

Abstract: A method of producing an organic based fertilizer and usable water from animal waste includes the step of separating the animal waste into liquid waste and solid waste. The liquid waste is clarified to produce a supernatant and a sludge which is pressed into a filter cake. Ammonia is extracted from the supernatant to produce ammonium sulfate and an aqueous solution. The aqueous solution is filtered to produce a concentrate and water filtrate. The water filtrate may be used as drinking and washing water. The filter cake, ammonium sulfate, and concentrate may be used to supplement to the solid waste which is pelletized into the organic based fertilizer. In alternative embodiments a portion of the supernatant and aqueous solution may be used as a liquid fertilizer.

Abstract: A baler for baling a fibrous material includes a cleaning system for removing debris from the baler in a plurality of locations, the cleaning system including an air blower and a conduit system including an inlet and a plurality of outlets for delivering air from the blower to the plurality of locations. An air flow control mechanism is provided for controlling delivery of air from the inlet to the plurality of outlets, the air flow control mechanism being configured to deliver the air alternately to one or more of the outlets.

Abstract: At least part of the side of the crossbeam facing the knotter is inclined at an angle of more than ninety degrees to the upper wall of the baling chamber in order to permit a smooth flow of air from the fan past the knotter.

Abstract: A crop baler has a plunger reciprocable through compression and retraction strokes for compressing charges of crop material into bales within the baler. The crop baler also includes a rotatable flywheel operably coupled with the plunger for transferring kinetic energy to the plunger during reciprocation of the plunger. An output shaft is operably coupled with the flywheel for rotating the flywheel and driving the plunger through its compression and retraction strokes and an input shaft is adapted to be coupled with a power takeoff shaft of a towing tractor for receiving driving power from the tractor. The crop baler also includes a continuously variable transmission operably coupled between the input and output shafts for adjusting the ratio of the angular velocities of the shafts in response to changes in the angular velocity of the flywheel while maintaining the input shaft at a substantially constant angular velocity.

Abstract: The invention provides an aerocushion assembly in a power press having a frame. The power press includes a shape assembly; a shaft communicating with the shape assembly; a cushion assembly communicating with at least one of the shaft and the shape assembly, the cushion assembly preventing at least one of off-center loading of the shaft or deflection of the shaft during movement thereof; a snubbing assembly communicating with at least the shaft; and an adjustment assembly communicating with the shaft and adjusts a stroke length.

Abstract: The present invention is a trash compactor having a housing, with a floor and upper support holding a linear actuator with a plunger and plate to crush trash and garbage in a receptacle supported on the floor of the housing. An electric motor is used to operate the linear actuator, preferably a DC powered electric motor. Hydraulic pumps or pneumatic device may also be used to move the linear actuator. A control panel with PLC capability controls the motor and other devices. An upper door allows for depositing of trash while an opposite lower door allows for the removal and replacement of the trash receptacles.

Abstract: A press fixture for pressing a housing and a battery together includes an air cylinder, a motor to control a motion of the air cylinder, a controller, a base, and a support mounted on the base. The support is used to receive the battery. The housing is placed on the battery. The controller controls the motor to drive the air cylinder to press the housing and the battery together in response user input.

Abstract: A recycling and accessory storage apparatus for crushing items and storing accessory devices, includes a housing having apertures therein. At least one of the apertures is adapted to store an accessory and at least one other aperture is adapted to allow an item to be inserted, crushed and ejected out of the apparatus.

Abstract: A pressing device includes a work head having a work head body holding a tool and a mating end. The pressing device includes an actuator having an actuator body holding a hydraulic pump that is operable to drive the tool. The actuator has a mating end. The pressing device includes an interconnect assembly including a hydraulic hose having first and second couplings at both ends of the hydraulic hose for mating with the mating ends of the actuator and the work head, respectively. The interconnect assembly is removable and the work head is configured to be directly coupled to the actuator.

Abstract: Locking device for columns (A) of presses with at least one stationary platen and at least one moveable platen (E), comprising, in a containment body (D), a wedge flange (G) firmly fastened to the back of the tightening wedges (B) and able to translate axially, and where after the tightening of said wedges (B) on said column (A), the group formed by the piston (C) acting on said wedges (B), said wedge flange (G), said wedges (B) and said column (A) translates with a maximum stroke (m) limited by a starting or resting position of the wedge flange (G) to an end stop position, determined by the pressing of said wedge flange (G) on the rear plate (D2) of said containment body (D).

Abstract: In an embodiment, a cell assembly for use in a high-pressure cubic press comprises a substantially tubular heating element including a proximal end region having a proximal mouth, a distal end region having a distal mouth spaced from the proximal mouth, and a passageway extending between the proximal mouth and the distal mouth configured to receive at least partially receive at least one can assembly therein. A pressure transmitting medium extends about at least the substantially tubular heating element. A proximal electrical contact electrically contacts the substantially tubular heating element at the proximal end region thereof. A distal electrical contact electrically contacts the substantially tubular heating element at the distal end region thereof. A gasket medium defines a receiving space that receives at least the substantially tubular heating element and the pressure transmitting medium.

Abstract: Method for handling material in a pneumatic pipe transport system, in which material, such as waste material, is input from the input aperture of an input point, such as from the input aperture of a refuse chute or of some other input point, and is handled with a press device, arranged in connection with the input point or in the proximity of it, to be more compact and transferred onwards in the transfer piping. The press device is a rotary press, a part of the rim-like handling device of which are rotatable, and which handling device includes an aperture, which is arranged eccentrically with respect to its axis of rotation, and a part are stationary, in which case the material to be handled is conducted into the rotary press and/or through it at least partly by means of suction and/or a pressure difference of the pneumatic pipe transport system.

Abstract: A caul plate system for a laminate structure includes a plurality of layers of curable caul plies disposed over a laminate structure and substantially conforming to a surface of the laminate structure. A resin is applied to the plurality of layers of caul plies. Co-curing of the plurality of layers of caul plies with the laminate structure hardens the plurality of layers of caul plies such that a normal pressure is applied to the laminate structure during cure of the laminate structure.

Abstract: A press fixture for pressing a housing and a battery together includes an air cylinder, a motor to control a motion of the air cylinder, a controller, a base, and a support mounted on the base. The support is used to receive the battery. The housing is placed on the battery. The controller controls the motor to drive the air cylinder to press the housing and the battery together in response user input.

Abstract: A debris removal and compacting tool includes a lifting device having a flexible sheet with a first edge secured to a first support member, a second edge secured to a second support member, and a compaction device including a first surface attachable to the lifting device and a second surface for contacting the loose material within the receptacle. A fastening mechanism is provided to removably secure the lifting device to the compaction device. During use, a user engages the first and second support members and places the sheet into contact with the material, utilizes the support members to move the sheet to consolidated and maneuver the loose material. The lifting device is placed within the interior of the receptacle, and the material is released into the receptacle. The compacting device is then placed into contact with the material to compact it within the receptacle to achieve better receptacle utilization.

Abstract: A juicer arrangement comprises a motor-driven appliance (1), capable of extracting juice from fruit, and a vessel (10) for receiving the juice. The appliance has a tubular outlet duct (9) through which juice can flow; the duct consisting of an inner portion (12) that is fixed to the appliance (1) and an outer portion (13) which can be rotated, relative to the inner portion (12), about the longitudinal axis (12a) of the tubular outlet duct (9). Near the outlet end of the outer portion (13) of the outlet duct there is provided a chordally-extending internal wall (15), configured such that, in one rotational position of the outer portion (13) of the duct relative to the inner portion (12), the wall (15) is positioned to act as an anti-dripping dam member to resist liquid flow through the outlet duct (9). In another rotational position of the outer portion (13) of the duct relative to the inner portion (12), the wall (15) is inverted, leaving a gap through which juice can be dispensed.

Abstract: Locking device for columns (A) of presses with at least one stationary platen and at least one moveable platen (E), comprising, in a containment body (D), a wedge flange (G) firmly fastened to the back of the tightening wedges (B) and able to translate axially, and where after the tightening of said wedges (B) on said column (A), the group formed by the piston (C) acting on said wedges (B), said wedge flange (G), said wedges (B) and said column (A) translates with a maximum stroke (m) limited by a starting or resting position of the wedge flange (G) to an end stop position, determined by the pressing of said wedge flange (G) on the rear plate (D2) of said containment body (D).

Abstract: A restraining apparatus for restraining a squeezed CRD blade includes two clips, two connective plates and a nut. The clips are made with a U-shaped cross-sectional configuration. The connective plates are used to connect the clips to each other so that the connective plate and the clips together form an annular structure for restraining the CRD blade. The nut is provided between the connective plate and can be engaged with a threaded section of an operative rod so that the operative rod is operable to move the restraining apparatus.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a cell assembly for use in a high-pressure cubic press comprises a substantially tubular heating element including a proximal end region having a proximal mouth, a distal end region having a distal mouth spaced from the proximal mouth, and a passageway extending between the proximal mouth and the distal mouth configured to receive at least partially receive at least one can assembly therein. The at least one can assembly may hold a plurality of diamond particles positioned adjacent to a substrate. A pressure transmitting medium extends about at least the substantially tubular heating element. A proximal electrical contact electrically contacts the substantially tubular heating element at the proximal end region thereof and does not extend over the proximal mouth thereof. A distal electrical contact electrically contacts the substantially tubular heating element at the distal end region thereof and does not extend over the distal mouth thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for regulating the temperature of a hot isostatic press and to a hot isostatic press, comprising a pressure container (1) having an interior horizontal loading space (19) and insulation (8) arranged in between, wherein heating elements (4) and a loading space (19) having a load (18) are arranged inside the insulation (8), wherein at least one rotational flow (23) is developed actively or passively inside the pressure container (1), in addition to at least one existing natural or activated convection flow for heating or cooling or for maintaining a temperature level. An independent hot isostatic press or one suitable for said method is characterized in that active and/or passive means for developing a rotational flow (23), occurring substantially at an angle to the convection flow, are arranged in the pressure container (1).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to cylindrical trash compaction units that allow for application of increased compaction forces.

Abstract: An assembly includes a plurality of core retention elements for transferring cores to a tablet press turn table. The core retention elements may each include a core receptacle that selectively receives a core. The core retention elements may transfer the core into one of a plurality of die bores in the press turn table.

Abstract: A press apparatus includes a bolster, a lower die holder that is mounted on the bolster to which a lower die (for example, die plate and die) is to be provided, a guide post that is vertically provided in the lower die holder, a guide bush that slides along the guide post, an upper die holder that is fixed to the guide bush to which an upper die (for example, punch plate and punch) is to be provided, and a heat transfer accelerating portion that contacts the guide post and the bolster and accelerates the transfer of heat from the guide post to the bolster.

Abstract: System for the production of preforms made of a powder material, in particular tablets, with a rotary tablet press, which is arranged in a housing supported by a frame in the housing, wherein an electric drive motor is integrated into the rotor of the tablet press and the rotor is swivel-mounted on a middle column of the frame, and a control cabinet for the tablet press, which contains among other things a machine computer for the operation of the tablet press, wherein the middle column is supported on a horizontal load-bearing element, which is arranged at a distance above a base plate placed on the floor and the control cabinet is arranged in the interim space between the horizontal load-bearing element and the base plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a press (1) with gripper rails (3) for grasping and relocating workpieces onto a work table (5), the gripper rails (3) being movable in a horizontal plane and vertically by a transfer device (2). The gripper rails (3) are connected to the respective parts (50, 51) of the transfer device (2) by means of gripper rail couplings (14), a locking mechanism (17) with a tie rod (18) being provided, which locks or frees the gripper rail coupling (14). To actuate the locking mechanism (17), an actuating element (19) is provided which displaces the tie rod (18) between a holding position and a releasing position and which can be actuated by the gripper rail coupling (14) being lowered or raised. Furthermore, the locking mechanism (17) has a spring element (34) which holds the tie rod (18) in the holding position.

Abstract: A press for resealable zipper storage bags may be formed similar to a clam-shell, with a resiliently deformable material disposed inside the clam-shell. A user may place objects, such as food, into the storage bag and place the storage bag into the press with its zipper portion disposed outside of the closed press. As the press is closed, air is removed from inside the storage bag. The zipper may be closed and the press opened to remove the storage bag.