Patent ID: 8561654
Filing Date: 2013-10-22
Classification: A01D,A01F

Abstract:
1. A self-propelled kit adapted to be used with a buckraking device or a silo-bag, wherein the buckraking device includes a movable frame having an upper section, a lower section, wheels attached to the movable frame, a top feeding reception hopper secured to the upper section of the movable frame, a filling tunnel, a load screw operatively connected to the top feeding reception hopper, a storage bag secured to the lower section and upper section of the movable frame, and a work spear, the self-propelled kit comprising: a movable base having one directional wheel, the directional wheel adapted to be connected to the movable frame of the buckraking device, the directional wheel comprises a central disc including a first cylindrical body on a first side of the central disc and a second cylindrical body on a second side of the central disc; an independent engine mounted on the movable base, wherein the independent engine is directly connected to the load screw of the buckraking device; a clutch mechanism coupled to the independent engine; a coupling fuse coupled to the clutch mechanism; a speed reducer coupled to the coupling fuse; a cardan joint coupled to the speed reducer at one end and to the top feeding reception hopper in the other end; and an elevated base mounted on top of the movable base, the independent engine, the clutch mechanism, the coupling, the speed reducer and the cardan joint mounted on the elevated base, the elevated base allowing the cardan joint to reach the top feeding reception hopper; wherein the self-propelled kit is a physically separate component from the buckraking device or the silo-bag; wherein the self-propelled kit is devoid of any connection to a tractor.