Patent ID: 6009646
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: B21F,B65B

Abstract:
An apparatus for tensioning and holding baling wire to be used for tying a bale of material with twisted baling wire, the apparatus comprising:an elongated body having a longitudinal axis and opposite ends;a leg extending from each end of the body and including a forked portion;a retention clip rotationally mounted about an axis proximate each of the forked portions;the axis of rotation of each clip being oriented generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body;the clips being operable to rotate in a first direction on said axes automatically when wires, oriented along the longitudinal axis of the body, are directed against the clips and further being operable to automatically rotate in a second direction to capture wires directed thereagainst for maintaining wires along the body;the clips, when they rotate in the second direction, being configured to direct the wires against and into contact with the respective legs and to capture the wires between the clips and the respective legs.