# US 2013/0152345 A1 · Module feeder system and method to use same

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- Number: US 2013/0152345 A1
- Document ID: US20130152345A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 13/330,317
- Filed: 2011-12-19
- Published: 2013-06-20
- Earliest claimed: 2011-12-19
- Inventors: Joe Goodwin Brown
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20130152345A1

## CPC

- B65B 69/0033: {by cutting (B65B69/0008-B65B69/0025 take precedence)}
- B65B 69/005: {by expelling contents, e.g. by squeezing the container}
- B65B: MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING (bundling and pressing devices for cigars A24C1/44; devices for tensioning and securing binders adapted to be supported by the article or articles to be bound B25B25/00; applying closure members to bottles, jars or similar containers B67B1/00-B67B6/00; concurrent cleaning, filling and closing of bottles B67C7/00; emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels or similar containers B67C9/00)

## Abstract

A module feeder system is disclosed. The module feeder system comprises a module feeder which has an unload bed, a feeder bed, a first side wall and a second side wall. A cutting device is attached to the feeder bed. At least one hydraulic cylinder is positioned on each of the first and second side walls. Each hydraulic cylinder is configured to project in a direction away from the sidewalls and over the feeder bed. A method used to unwrap a cotton module is also disclosed.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A module feeder system comprising:
a. a module feeder comprising an unload bed, a feeder bed, a first side wall and a second side wall;
b. a cutting device attached to the feeder bed; and
c. at least one hydraulic cylinder positioned on each of the first and second side walls, wherein each hydraulic cylinder is configured to project in a direction away from first and second side wall and over the feeder bed.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The module feeder system of claim 1, wherein the cutting device is configured to project from the feeder bed.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The module feeder system of claim 1, wherein the cutting device is stationary.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The module feeder system of claim 1, wherein two hydraulic cylinders are positioned on each of the first and second side walls.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The module feeder system of claim 1, wherein the module feeder system comprises a belt feed.

### Claim 6

A method used to unwrap a cotton module comprising:
a. placing a wrapped cotton module on a module feeder, wherein the module feeder has an unload bed, a feeder bed, a first side wall and a second side wall, wherein a cutting device is attached to the feeder bed, wherein at least one hydraulic cylinder is positioned on each of the first and second side walls, wherein each hydraulic cylinder is configured to project in a direction away from the sidewalls and over the feeder bed;
b. activating the module feeder unload bed and feeder bed;
c. cutting the wrap on the cotton module with the cutting device as the cotton module moves onto the feeder bed; and
d. removing the wrap from the cotton module by activating the hydraulic cylinders which move the module from side to side releasing the wrap and allowing the wrap to be removed.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The method of claim 6, wherein the cutting device is configured to project from the feeder bed.

### Claim 8 (depends on 6)

The method of claim 6, wherein the cutting device is stationary.

### Claim 9 (depends on 6)

The method of claim 6, wherein two hydraulic cylinders are positioned on each of the first and second side walls.

### Claim 10

A method used to unwrap a cotton module comprising: (a.) placing a wrapped cotton module on a module feeder having a feeder bed; (b.) activating the module feeder; (c.) cutting the wrap on the cotton module as the cotton module moves onto the feeder bed; and (d.) removing the wrap by rolling the module from side to side.