Mobile automatic sandbagger and method of use
OwnerStephen I. Holt, Ian B. Holtinventors
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Abstract
A mobile, automatic sandbagging machine includes a source of sandbags and a guide track positioned adjacent to the source of sandbags. A hook attached to a chain of the guide track selectively removes a sandbag from the source of sandbags and advances the sandbag along the guide track. An end of the sandbag is opened under a fill chute, and the sandbag is partially filled with fill material. A closing mechanism closes the open end of the sandbag and the sandbag is removed from the machine.
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A mobile, automatic sandbagging machine, comprising:
- a source of sandbags, wherein each sandbag includes a fastener attached adjacent to an open end thereof;
- a guide track adjacent the source of sandbags;
- means for selectively removing a sandbag from the source of sandbags and advancing the sandbag along the guide track;
- a fill chute positioned relative to the guide track to enable the at least partial filling the sandbag with external fill material;
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- a sandbag closing mechanism adjacent to the chute, and comprising a clamping mechanism configured to close the fastener about the open end of the sandbag.
A mobile, automatic sandbagging machine, comprising:
- a source of sandbags;
- a guide track extending below the source of sandbags, the guide track including a chain operably connected to a motor;
- means for selectively removing a sandbag from the source of sandbags and advancing the sandbag along the guide track, including a hook attached to the chain and capable of removing a sandbag from the source of sandbags;
- a timing mechanism operably connected to the motor for selectively advancing the hook along the guide track;
- an expansion mechanism associated with the guide track and capable of opening an end of the sandbag for receipt of fill material;
- a fill chute adjacent the expansion mechanism and capable of at least partially filling the sandbag with external fill material;
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- a sandbag closing mechanism adjacent the chute.
A mobile, automatic sandbagging machine, comprising:
- a source of sandbags comprising a plurality of individual sandbags having an open end and a closed end, the plurality of sandbags being rolled into a spool;
- a guide track adjacent the source of sandbags;
- means for selectively removing a sandbag from the source of sandbags and advancing the sandbag along the guide track;
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- a fill chute positioned relative to the guide track to enable the at least partially filling the sandbag with external fill material.
A mobile, automatic sandbagging machine, comprising:
- a source of sandbags;
- a guide track adjacent the source of sandbags;
- a hook associated with the guide track and movable along the guide track and capable of removing the sandbag from the source of sandbags and advancing the sandbag along the track;
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- a fill chute positioned relative to the guide track to enable the at least partially filing the sandbag with external fill material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.