Patent ID: 6658825
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
Apparatus for packaging fibers in a bag, comprising:a) at least one base plate; b) at least one fill tube having a lower section, a middle section, and an upper section, said lower section having a bottom spaced apart from said base plate, said spacing capable of allowing said bag to be disposed generally between said bottom of said lower section and said base plate; c) at least one bag liner tube slidably coupled to said lower section such that said bag liner tube may slide between an up position and a down position, said up position providing said bag liner spaced apart from said base plate, said spacing capable of allowing said bag to be disposed generally between said bag liner and said base plate, said down position providing said bag liner adjacent to said base plate; d) at least one ram slidably disposed within said fill tube such that said ram may slide between an up position within said upper section and a down position within said middle and lower sections; e) at least one feed tube attached to said middle section; f) at least one distribution bin attached to said feed tube; and g) at least one rotating pin assembly disposed within said distribution bin and at least one electric control that controls said rotating pin assembly, wherein said loose fibers may be advanced through said distribution bin at a uniform rate.