Bale processor for mixing two bales

摘要

A bale processor apparatus (1) has a bale chamber (3) configured to hold a front bale (5F) in the chamber (3) forward of a rear bale (5R) in the chamber (3). A disintegrator apparatus (11) removes shredded material from the front bale (5F) and forms a front stream (13F) of shredded material moving laterally, and removes shredded material from the rear bale (5R) and forms a rear stream of shredded material (13R). An exhaust opening (10) in the bale chamber (3) adjacent to the front bale (5F) is oriented such that the front stream (13F) passes laterally through the exhaust opening (10). A conveyor (21) receives the rear stream (13R) and carries same forward and moves same into contact with the front stream (13F) such that the rear stream (13R) is carried out through the exhaust opening (10) with the front stream (13F).