Brake assist assembly for agricultural bagging machine

Abstract

A bagging machine is provided that includes a frame for supporting the components of the bagging machine. The components of the bagging machine include an inlet hopper for receiving the material for compaction and moving it into the bagging machine, a compaction zone having a power compaction device located therein, wherein the compaction device conveys the material from the inlet hopper into the compaction zone, a material receptacle for receiving the material upon its exit from the compaction zone; and a brake assist mechanism assisting in, and at least partially controlling the level of, compaction of the material. The brake assist mechanism comprises a cable having a first and a second free end releasably secured to the frame such that a substantial portion of the cable lies between the compaction zone and the material receptacle, a star with a restriction plate secured to the cable, and wherein brake assist mechanism assists with the compaction of the material by resisting the movement of the material from the compaction zone into the material receptacle.

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