Patent ID: 6014927
Filing Date: 2000-01-18
Classification: A01F,A01G,B65B

Abstract:
A device for compressing a stack of prunings from trees or shrubs into a generally cylindrically-shaped bundle suitable for transporting and disposal comprising;a. a winch shaft,b. at least a first support means including a base plate having bearing means for rotatably supporting said winch shaft, said base plate having through its thickness dimension an aperture disposed radially rearwards from said winch shaft for receiving therethrough a tensioning cable,c. means for rotating said winch shaft,d. at least a first elongated flexible tensioning cable adapted for attachment at a first end thereof to said winch shaft, and for being wound around said shaft when said shaft is rotated,e. anchor means at a second end of said tensioning cable, andf. hook means fixed to said support means for releasably engaging and restraining said anchor means against motion in response to tension exerted by said tensioning cable upon rotation of said winch shaft, whereby said support means may be placed in contact with a stack of prunings, said tensioning cable looped around said stack, said anchor means engaged by said hook means, and said winch shaft rotated by said rotating means to thereby increase tension in said tensioning cable and thereby radially compress said stack.