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US 11,109,565 B2Granted
Hay bale cradle
OwnerNatalie Chvala, Thomas Louyinventors
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Abstract
This manger style hay bale handling apparatus comprises a manger shell structure positioned within a structural frame and pivotably mounted to the structural frame and moveable between a first bale retaining position and a second bale retaining position; and wherein the manger shell structure comprises a plurality of curved shaped ribs being spaced apart to form a cradle framework providing longitudinal support for a horizontally positioned round hay bale. Rotatable locking mechanisms rotate the manger shell structure between positions.
Claims8
A manger style hay bale handling apparatus comprising:
- a manger shell structure positioned within a structural frame and pivotably mounted to the structural frame and moveable between a first bale retaining position and a second bale retaining position;
- wherein the manger shell structure (10) comprises a plurality of curved shaped ribs (12) being spaced apart to form a cradle framework providing longitudinal support for a horizontally positioned round hay bale
- a mounting platform for elevating the manger shell structure above ground wherein the mounting platform comprises a pair of parallel spaced apart skids (14);
- a cross member (16) is rotatably connected to the manger shell structure (10) with a fixture (18) that allows the manger shell structure to rotate;
- wherein the cross member (16) is perpendicular to the parallel, spaced apart skids (14);
- wherein the cross member (16) is supported by the parallel, spaced apart skids (14);
- and a lock for locking the manger shell structure in a fixed position;
- wherein the lock is two rotatable bars (20) attached to the pair of parallel skids (14) and two locking mechanisms (22) attached to the manger shell structure (10).
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