| 摘要 |
<p>An apparatus (10) for packaging fibrous material in uniform, high density, self supporting packages. Fibrous materials, such as alfalfa hay, grasses, etc., in the form of bales or loose material are received. The material is moved through a cutting device (41), if needed, to form uniform sized portions, the material is formed into a level stream on a conveyor (32), measured into selected quantities and compressed to form very dense, self supporting packages. Preferably, the packages are inserted into plastic film enclosures for handling and shipping. This material is much more convenient and economical to ship and store than the much larger equivalent weight of loose, uncompacted material. Preferred mechanisms for stripping bands from bales, cutting and milling the received material to a desired size distribution and for weighing and compressing the material are also disclosed.</p> |
