Patent ID: 7370573
Filing Date: 2008-05-13
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
1. A module builder comprising: a wheeled frame adapted for towing behind a harvester; a compaction chamber comprising: the compaction chamber coupled to the wheeled frame as to receive material from a harvester delivery system through the compaction chamber top with the compaction surface at the leading edge of the compaction chamber; compaction means attached to the wheeled frame, coupled to the compaction surface, and operative to translate the compaction surface in a substantially horizontal direction between the compaction chamber leading edge and the compaction chamber trailing edge at various vertical and near-vertical orientations; a forming chamber coupled to the wheeled frame, having a forming chamber leading edge and a forming chamber trailing edge defined therein, the forming chamber leading edge substantially adjoining and aligned with the trailing edge of the compaction chamber, and a forming chamber door assembly comprising: