Patent ID: 7178315
Filing Date: 2007-02-20
Classification: A01F

Abstract:
1. A packing machine for packing material into a container, comprising: a movable frame having a rearward end and a forward end; a material-forming enclosure having an intake end coupled to the rearward end of the movable frame and configured to receive the material to be packed and an output end extending rearwardly away from the movable frame and configured to receive the container; a material-filling apparatus coupled to the movable frame and configured to move the material to be packed rearwardly into the material-forming enclosure and into the container, wherein the packing machine is adapted to move forwardly with respect to a ground surface as the material is packed into the container; and at least one drag member including a first and a second drag strap operatively coupled to the material-forming enclosure and configured to extend rearwardly beneath at least a portion of the container to resist forward movement of the packing machine;