Frank Tea

US Patent:

43110924, Jan 19, 1982

Filed:

Dec 19, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/105225

Inventors:

Frank C. Tea - Bellevue OH

Assignee:

The American Baler Company - Bellevue OH

International Classification:

B30B 1506

US Classification:

100214

Abstract:

A baling machine is disclosed having a single ram means horizontally spaced from the baling chamber to reduce the overall height of the baling machine, while avoiding the complications of two side-mounted ram means. The baling machine includes a vertically movable platen which is supported on a sleeve which is mounted around and supported on a vertically extending support column horizontally spaced from the baling chamber. The ram means is preferably located between the support column and the baling chamber in a position which extends substantially below the top of the baling chamber.

US Patent:

40981800, Jul 4, 1978

Filed:

Nov 15, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/741967

Inventors:

Frank C. Tea - Bellevue OH
Philip S. Hartman - Bellevue OH

Assignee:

The American Baler Company - Bellevue OH

International Classification:

B30B 1506

US Classification:

100 98A

Abstract:

There is disclosed a baling apparatus particularly suitable for baling bagasse and similar materials. The apparatus includes a baling chamber formed by a frame having a floor and enclosing sides. A baling head within the chamber is reciprocal between a retracted position and an advanced position, and a ram means connected to the baling head reciprocates the head between its advanced and retracted positions. A support member is mounted on the frame behind the retracted position of the baling head. Anchored at one end in the support member is a mandrel having its other end extending through clearance in the baling head and extending into the baling chamber. The apparatus produces bales having a longitudinally extending opening which tends to prevent the decomposition and decay of the baled material, such as bagasse.

US Patent:

40929132, Jun 6, 1978

Filed:

Apr 23, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/463319

Inventors:

Frank C. Tea - Bellevue OH

Assignee:

The American Baler Company - Bellevue OH

International Classification:

B65B 1304

US Classification:

100 24

Abstract:

Bale tying apparatus for use with a continuous extrusion reciprocating baler and comprising tie wire dispensing and guide means on opposite sides of the baler and wire pullers, twisters and cutters all on the same side of the baler. The wire pullers extend from one side to the other of the baler through slots in the baling head and engage wires on the other side and pull them to the one side and together with the wire extending therealong. The pullers position both wires adjacent the twisters and cutter. The twisters turn in opposite directions to produce twisted joints in the tie wires.

US Patent:

43230083, Apr 6, 1982

Filed:

Oct 14, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/196695

Inventors:

Frank C. Tea - Bellevue OH

International Classification:

B30B 132

US Classification:

100214

Abstract:

A baling machine having a cabinet provided with a central baling chamber and a closet on opposite sides of the baling chamber. A pressure platen operates in the baling chamber and fluid-pressure operated means located in one closet imparts up and down movement to the platen by connection to one side thereof. Two sets of cables and sheaves are arranged in respective closets and connect opposite sides of the platen for equalizing the platen pressure in each direction of movement. The cables can be adjusted not only to take up slack but also to level the platen.

US Patent:

41215150, Oct 24, 1978

Filed:

Oct 31, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/846901

Inventors:

Frank C. Tea - Bellevue OH

Assignee:

The American Baler Company - Bellevue OH

International Classification:

B30B 1508

US Classification:

100 98R

Abstract:

Baling apparatus is disclosed which is capable of baling waste material which is not shredded prior to being fed into the baler. The apparatus includes an enlarged baling chamber with two reciprocal baling heads moving in perpendicular direction, each having a shearing blade fixed thereto which engage each other and a blade fixed to the side wall of the chamber to shear off material extending above the baling chamber.