发明名称 |
TREE BALLING METHOD, SYSTEM, AND WIRE BASKET USED THEREIN |
摘要 |
A tree balling system automates the current tree balling method and greatl y reduces strenuous physical labor. A novel wire basket having projections wit h hooks is provided for securing the earth ball of a plant for transplantation . Wrapping and tensioning a tensile member around these hooks encloses the projections around the earth ball. A balling station is also disclosed which has a stand for supporting and rotating the wire basket and plant. The balling station includes a tensile member guide and a tensioning component. The balling station is preferably located on a transportable vehicle and is equipped with unloading features for discharging the wrapped earth ball. A powered tensioning device tightens the wire basket around the earth ball. A hook forming device is als o disclosed wherein the hook forming device can modify conventional wire baskets.
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申请公布号 |
CA2638169(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2009.02.09 |
申请号 |
CA20082638169 |
申请日期 |
2008.07.23 |
申请人 |
BITEL, HARRY J. |
发明人 |
BITEL, HARRY J. |
分类号 |
A01G23/04;B21F9/00;B21F45/16;F16G11/12 |
主分类号 |
A01G23/04 |
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