IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0061202
(2002-02-04)
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우선권정보 |
ncentrated ammonia aqueous solution, part of the capillary tissue protrudes out of the liquid face, said capillary tissue being used to increase the surface area of absorption reaction and reduce the |
발명자
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대리인 / 주소 |
Bushnell, Esq., Robert E.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
56 인용 특허 :
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초록
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An electromechanical locking mechanism provides a plug with a rekeyable primary lock mechanism such as a tumbler stack, an electromechanical operator such as a solenoid or a motor, and an electronic circuit having a memory, or an electronic memory and an electronic logic stage, controlling activitia
An electromechanical locking mechanism provides a plug with a rekeyable primary lock mechanism such as a tumbler stack, an electromechanical operator such as a solenoid or a motor, and an electronic circuit having a memory, or an electronic memory and an electronic logic stage, controlling activitiation and operation of the electromechanical operator, contained entirely within the plug. Insertion of a blade of a key that is properly profiled and bitted to correctly displace the primary lock assembly relative to a cylinder encasing the plug, and application by the key of electrical power, or of electrical power and a correct data signal, to the electronic circuit, will cause activation of the electrical operator and repositioning of a distal member of the operator relative to the cylinder, and thereby enable torque manually applied to the blade of the key to rotate the plug within the cylinder.
대표청구항
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An electromechanical locking mechanism provides a plug with a rekeyable primary lock mechanism such as a tumbler stack, an electromechanical operator such as a solenoid or a motor, and an electronic circuit having a memory, or an electronic memory and an electronic logic stage, controlling activitia
An electromechanical locking mechanism provides a plug with a rekeyable primary lock mechanism such as a tumbler stack, an electromechanical operator such as a solenoid or a motor, and an electronic circuit having a memory, or an electronic memory and an electronic logic stage, controlling activitiation and operation of the electromechanical operator, contained entirely within the plug. Insertion of a blade of a key that is properly profiled and bitted to correctly displace the primary lock assembly relative to a cylinder encasing the plug, and application by the key of electrical power, or of electrical power and a correct data signal, to the electronic circuit, will cause activation of the electrical operator and repositioning of a distal member of the operator relative to the cylinder, and thereby enable torque manually applied to the blade of the key to rotate the plug within the cylinder. couplable to an associated one of said anchor segments to prevent said lateral members from being lifted away from the foundation; wherein each one of said plurality of lateral members further comprises a siding portion coupled to an exterior face of an insulation portion of said lateral member, said siding portion providing environmental protection for said lateral member; said siding portion tapers outwardly such that a thickness of said siding member along a top surface of said siding member is substantially less than a thickness of said siding member along a bottom surface of said siding member; and said siding portion further comprises a lip extending downwardly from said bottom surface, said lip being positioned adjacent to a front surface of said siding member, said lip extending over a top edge of a siding portion of another lateral member positioned below said lateral member, said lip being for promoting the flow of moisture down an exterior surface when said lateral members are stacked, said lip facilitating alignment of said lateral members when stacked. 2. The modular construction system of claim 1, wherein each one of said plurality of lateral members further comprises: a structural portion being elongate, said structural portion having a groove positioned along a top surface of said structural portion, said groove having a longitudinal axis positioned substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of said structural portion; said structural portion having a plurality of elliptical bores extending therethrough, each one of said elliptical bores extending from a top surface of said structural portion down through a bottom surface of said structural portion, each of said elliptical bores having an axis positioned substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said structural portion, said plurality of elliptical bores being positioned in a spaced linear array, said elliptical bores providing weight reduction for said structural member, said structural portion providing mechanical strength for said modular construction system. 3. The modular construction system of claim 2, further comprising: said lateral member having a second groove positioned along a bottom surface of said structural portion, said second groove being positioned such that a longitudinal axis of said second groove is in a spaced substantially parallel relationship with a longitudinal axis of said groove. 4. The modular construction system of claim 3, further comprising: wherein said groove and said second groove each having a width of approximately five inches, said groove and said second groove each having a depth of approximately 0.625 inches. 5. The modular construction system of claim 2, further comprising: wherein each one of said plurality of elliptical bores having a width of approximately 5 inches and a length of approximately 15 inches, said plurality of elliptical bores being positioned in a space linear array with approximately 9 inches of space between bores. 6. The modular construction system of claim 5, further comprising: wherein each one of said plurality of structural members having a plurality of circular bores extending therethrough, each one of said plurality of circular bores extending from a top surface of said structural members down through a bottom surface of said structural members, said circular bores providing weight reduction for said structural member. 7. The modular construction system of claim 6, further comprising: wherein each one of said plurality of circular bores having a diameter of approximately 5 inches, said plurality of circular bores being positioned in a spaced linear array interspersed with said plurality of elliptical bores. 8. The modular construction system of claim 1, wherein each one of said plurality of lateral members further comprises: an insulation portion coupled to an exterior face of a structural portion of said lateral member, said insulation p ortion inhibiting thermal transmissibility between a first side of said lateral member and a second side of said lateral member. 9. A modular construction system for use in the erection of walls and buildings comprising: a plurality of lateral members, each lateral member being stackable with other lateral members, each lateral member being couplable end-to-end with other lateral members, each lateral member having at least one bore extending therethrough; a plurality of anchor members couplable to a foundation of a building, each anchor member having an eye portion, each anchor member providing a mechanical interconnection between the foundation and said modular construction system; a plurality of anchor segments, each anchor segment having a hook portion for engaging said eye portion of said anchor member, each anchor segment having a cylindrical exterior surface, said cylindrical exterior surface having threads applied thereon, each plurality of anchor segments being positionable through said bore of said lateral member for securing said lateral members to said foundation; a plurality of fastener members, each fastener member being threadably couplable to an associated one of said anchor segments to prevent said lateral members from being lifted away from the foundation; each one of said plurality of lateral members further comprises a structural portion being elongate, said structural portion having a groove positioned along a top surface of said structural portion, said groove having a longitudinal axis positioned substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of said structural portion; said structural portion having a plurality of elliptical bores extending therethrough, each one of said elliptical bores extending from a top surface of said structural portion down through a bottom surface of said structural portion, each of said elliptical bores having an axis positioned substantially perpendicularly to said longitudinal axis of said structural portion, said plurality of elliptical bores being positioned in a spaced linear array, said elliptical bores providing weight reduction for said structural member, said structural portion providing mechanical strength for said modular construction system; wherein said lateral member having a second groove positioned along a bottom surface of said structural portion, said second groove being positioned such that a longitudinal axis of said second groove is in a spaced substantially parallel relationship with a longitudinal axis of said groove; wherein said groove and said second groove each having a width of approximately five inches, said groove and said second groove each having a depth of approximately 0.625 inches; wherein each one of said plurality of elliptical bores having a width of approximately 5 inches and a length of approximately 15 inches, said plurality of elliptical bores being positioned in a space linear array with approximately 9 inches of space between bores; wherein each one of said plurality of structural members having a plurality of circular bores extending therethrough, each one of said plurality of circular bores extending from a top surface of said structural members down through a bottom surface of said structural members, said circular bores providing weight reduction for said structural member; wherein each one of said plurality of circular bores having a diameter of approximately 5 inches, said plurality of circular bores being positioned in a spaced linear array interspersed with said plurality of elliptical bores; wherein each one of said plurality of lateral members further comprises an insulation portion coupled to an exterior face of said structural portion of said lateral member, said insulation portion inhibiting thermal transmissibility between a first side of said lateral member and a second side of said lateral member; a siding portion coupled to an exterior face of said insulation portion of said lateral member, said siding portion providing environmental protection for said lateral member; wherein said siding portion tapers outwardly such that a thickness of said siding member along a top surface of said siding member is substantially less than a thickness of said siding member along a bottom surface of said siding member; and said siding portion further comprises a lip extending downwardly from said bottom surface, said lip being positioned adjacent to a front surface of said siding member, said lip extending over a top edge of a siding portion of another lateral member positioned below said lateral member, said lip being for promoting the flow of moisture down an exterior surface when said lateral members are stacked, said lip facilitating alignment of said lateral members when stacked. 10. The modular construction system of claim 9, further comprising: a curved assembly couplable to said lateral members, said curved assembly being for forming radius corners and outsets for bay windows. 11. The modular construction system of claim 10 wherein said curved assembly further comprises: a plurality of first curve members, each one of said first curve members having a lateral portion and an arcuate portion, said arcuate portion being integrally coupled to said lateral portion, said arcuate portion forming a quarter of a circle. 12. The modular construction system of claim 10, wherein said curved assembly further comprises: a plurality of second curve members, each one of said second curve members being substantially arcuate, said second curve member forming a quarter of a circle. 13. The modular construction system of claim 10, wherein said curved assembly further comprises: a plurality of third curve members, each one of said third curve members having a lateral portion and an arcuate portion, said arcuate portion being integrally coupled to said lateral portion, said arcuate portion forming an eighth of a circle. 14. A method of erecting a wall comprising: providing a plurality of lateral members, each lateral member being stackable with other lateral members, each lateral member being couplable end-to-end with other lateral members, each one of said plurality of lateral members further comprises a structural portion being elongate, said structural portion having a groove positioned along a top surface of said structural portion, said groove having a longitudinal axis positioned substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of said structural portion; said structural portion having a plurality of elliptical bores extending therethrough, each one of said elliptical bores extending from a top surface of said structural portion down through a bottom surface of said structural portion, each of said elliptical bores having an axis positioned substantially perpendicularly to said longitudinal axis of said structural portion, said plurality of elliptical bores being positioned in a spaced linear array, said elliptical bores providing weight reduction for said structural member, said structural portion providing mechanical strength for said modular construction system, each one of said structural portions having a second groove positioned along a bottom surface of said structural portion, said second groove being positioned such that a longitudinal axis of said second groove is in a spaced substantially parallel relationship with a longitudinal axis of said groove, each one of said plurality of structural members having a plurality of circular bores extending therethrough, each one of said plurality of circular bores extending from a top surface of said structural members down through a bottom surface of said structural members, said circular bores providing weight reduction for said structural member, each one of said plurality of lateral members further comprises an insulation portion coupled to an exterior face of said structural portion of said lateral member, said insulation portion inhibiting thermal transmissibility betwee n a first side of said lateral member and a second side of said lateral member, each one of said structural portions having a siding portion coupled to an exterior face of said insulation portion of said lateral member, said siding portion providing environmental protection for said lateral member, said siding portion tapers outwardly such that a thickness of said siding member along a top surface of said siding member is substantially less than a thickness of said siding member along a bottom surface of said siding member, said siding portion further comprises a lip extending downwardly from said bottom surface, said lip being positioned adjacent to a front surface of said siding member, said lip extending over a top edge of a siding portion of another lateral member positioned below said lateral member, said lip being for promoting the flow of moisture down an exterior surface when said lateral members are stacked, said lip facilitating alignment of said lateral members when stacked; providing a plurality of anchor members couplable to a foundation of a building, each anchor member having an eye portion, each anchor member providing a mechanical interconnection between the foundation and said modular construction system; providing a plurality of anchor segments, each anchor segment having a hook portion for engaging said eye portion of said anchor member, each anchor segment having a cylindrical exterior surface, said cylindrical exterior surface having threads applied thereon, each plurality of anchor segments being positionable through said bore of said lateral member for securing said lateral members to said foundation; providing a plurality of fastener members, each fastener member being threadably couplable to an associated one of said anchor segments to prevent said lateral members from being lifted away from the foundation; coupling each one of said anchor members to the foundation, each anchor being placed in a spaced linear array with approximately 24 inches between anchor members; connecting each one of said anchor segments to an associated one of said anchor members; placing a first one of a first course of said lateral members over said anchor segments such that a bottom surface of said lateral member rests upon a top surface of the foundation with said anchor members extending upwardly through said circular bores of said lateral members; placing a second lateral member of said first course over said anchor segments such that said second lateral member is positioned substantially end to end with said first lateral member; repeating placement of second lateral members until the desired length of the wall to be built has been obtained; placing a secondary course of lateral members over said anchor segments such that a bottom surface of each one of said secondary course of lateral members rests upon a top surface of an associated one of said first course of lateral members with said anchor segments extending upwardly through said circular bores of said secondary course of lateral members; repeating placement of said secondary courses of lateral members until the desired height of the wall to be until has been obtained; placing each one of said plurality of fastener members on an associated one of said anchor segments; tightening said fastener members on said anchor segments such that said fastener members provide a compressive force onto the secondary courses of lateral members. 15. The method of erecting a wall of claim 10 further comprising: providing a curved assembly couplable to said lateral members, ;said curved assembly being for forming radius corners and outsets for bay windows, said curved assembly further comprises a plurality of first curve members, a plurality of second curve members, and a plurality of third curve members, each one of said first curve members having a lateral portion and an arcuate portion, said arcuate portion being integrally coupled to said lateral portion, said arc uate portion forming a quarter of a circle, each one of said second curve members being substantially arcuate, said second curve member forming a quarter of a circle, each one of said third curve members having a lateral portion and an arcuate portion, said arcuate portion being integrally coupled to said lateral portion, said arcuate portion forming an eighth of a circle; determining the desired placement of a bay window; substituting said curved assembly for said secondary courses of said lateral members for desired height of by window. 16. The wall erected by the method of claim 14. 17. The wall erected by the method of claim 15. nd drop distance when each fourth-layer final notch is fitted over the third-layer log on which it rests. 3. The method of claim 2 further comprising positioning additional layers of logs above the third and fourth layers of logs, said additional layers of logs being arranged in the manner described in steps c) through e) of claim 1, whereby a third gap is formed between each third-layer log and an adjacent log of a first of said additional layers, and a fourth gap is formed between each fourth-layer log and an adjacent log of a second of said additional layers, and so on for all of the logs of said additional layers. 4. The method of claim 3 further comprising determining a maximum height of the third gaps in the structure, scribing long groove lines on all of the logs of said first of said additional layers using a single long groove scribe setting, the single long groove scribe setting used for all of the logs of said first of said additional layers being a third vertical distance that is at least as great as said maximum height of the third gaps in the structure, determining a maximum height of the fourth gaps in the structure, scribing long groove lines on all of the logs of said second of said additional layers using a single long groove scribe setting, the single long groove scribe setting used for all of the logs of said second of said additional layers being a fourth vertical distance that is at least as great as said maximum height of the fourth gaps in the structure, wherein maximum gap heights are determined and long groove lines are scribed in this manner for all of the logs of said additional layers. 5. The method of claim 4 further comprising scribing final notch lines on all of the logs of said first of said additional layers using a single final notch scribe setting, the single final notch scribe setting used for all of the logs of said first of said additional layers representing a final notch cut that will lower both end regions of each of the logs of said first of said additional layers by a fourth drop distance that is approximately equal to said third vertical distance less said third drop distance when each final notch of each log of said first of said additional layers is fitted over the fourth-layer log on which it rests, scribing final notch lines on all of the logs of said second of said additional layers using a single final notch scribe setting, the single final notch scribe setting used for all of the logs of said second of said additional layers representing a final notch cut that will lower both end regions of each of the logs of said second of said additional layers by a fifth drop distance that is approximately equal to said fourth vertical distance less said fourth drop distance when each final notch of each log of said second of said additional layers is fitted over the log of said first of said additional layers on which it rests, wherein final notch lines are scribed in this manner for all of the logs of said additional layers. 6. The method of claim 1 wherein a common long groove scribe setting is used to scribe long groove lines for all of the third-layer and fourth-layer logs, said common long groove scribe setting being slightly greater than the larger of the maximum height determined in step f) of claim 1 and the maximum height determined in step h) of claim 1. 7. The method of claim 6 further comprising positioning additional layers of logs above the third and fourth layers of logs, said additional layers of logs being arranged in the manner described in steps c) through e) of claim 1, wherein said common long groove scribe setting is used to scribe long groove lines for all of the logs of said additional layers. 8. The method of claim 6 wherein one of two alternating final notch scribe settings is used to scribe final notch lines for all of the second-layer, third-layer, and fourth-layer logs, such that a first of said two alternating final notch scribe settings is used to scribe fi nal notch lines for all of the second-layer logs, and a second of said two alternating final notch scribe settings is used to scribe final notch lines for all of the third-layer logs, and said first of said two alternating final notch scribe settings is used to scribe final notch lines for all of the fourth-layer logs. 9. The method of claim 8 further comprising positioning additional layers of logs above the third and fourth layers of logs, said additional layers of logs being arranged in the manner described in steps c) through e) of claim 1, wherein said second of said two alternating final notch scribe settings is used to scribe final notch lines for all of the logs of a first of said additional layers, and said first of said two alternating final notch scribe settings is used to scribe final notch lines for all of the logs of a second of said additional layers, wherein said two alternating final notch scribe settings are used to scribe final notch lines in this alternating manner for all of the logs of said additional layers. 10. The method of claim 6 wherein a common final notch scribe setting is used to scribe final notch lines for all of the second-layer, third-layer, and fourth-layer logs, said common final notch scribe setting being approximately equal to one half of said common long groove scribe setting. 11. The method of claim 10 further comprising positioning additional layers of logs above the third and fourth layers of logs, said additional layers of logs being arranged in the manner described in steps c) through e) of claim 1, wherein said common final notch scribe setting is used to scribe final notch lines for all of the logs of said additional layers. 12. A method of building a structure having a plurality of log walls, the method comprising: a) providing a plurality of logs wherein each log has a first end region and a second end region; b) positioning a first layer of logs in a spaced-apart configuration; c) positioning a second layer of logs above the first layer of logs in a crosswise stack wherein each end region of each second-layer log rests above a first-layer log; d) positioning a third layer of logs above the second layer of logs in a crosswise stack wherein each end region of each third-layer log rests above a second-layer log, each third-layer log lying above and extending alongside an adjacent first-layer log to define a pair of adjacent first-layer and third-layer logs, whereby a first gap is formed between each such pair of adjacent first-layer and third-layer logs; e) determining a maximum height of the first gaps in the structure; f) scribing long groove lines representing long groove cuts on all of the third-layer logs using a single long groove scribe setting, G1, said single long groove scribe setting, G1, used for all of the third-layer logs being at least as great as the maximum height determined in step e); g) scribing final notch lines on all of the second-layer logs using a single final notch scribe setting, N1, said single final notch scribe setting, N1, used for all of the second-layer logs representing a final notch cut that will lower both end regions of each second-layer log into a final position when each second-layer final notch is fitted over the first-layer log on which it rests; and h) scribing final notch lines representing final notch cuts on all of the third-layer logs using a single final notch scribe setting, N2, where N2=G1-N1. 13. The method of claim 12 further comprising cutting the long groove and final notches into each log according to the lines scribed in steps f) through h) of claim 12. and configured for releasing the filled bags from the chute; and a plurality of flaps movably coupled to the chute at spaced apart locations along the length of the chute defining a plurality of sequential stops, each of the plurality of flaps moving between (i) a first stop position in which the flaps extend transversely to the chute and into the path of travel of the filled bags to stop the filled bags from continued travel along the chute, and (ii) a second pass position in which the flaps extend out of the path of travel of the filled bags to allow the filled bags to continue traveling along the chute, the plurality of flaps sequentially moving in sequential order from the upper end to the lower end of the chute from the first stop position to the second pass position, such that the filled bags are sequentially lowered from one flap to another; and the plurality of flaps including a first upper flap located closer to the upper end of the chute than remaining flaps and defining a first stop at a first height; and the plurality of flaps being spaced apart distances approximately equal to a size of the filled bags such that an upper surface of an upper filled bag is disposed at approximately a same height as the first stop such that the filled bags entering the chute fall approximately a same distance from the upper end of the chute to the first stop or upper surface of the upper filled bag; and the plurality of flaps each including: a pivot axle extending transverse to the path of travel of the filled bags and defining a pivot axis about which the flap pivots, the pivot axle having opposing ends each of which is pivotally coupled to opposing sides of the chute; a primary flap portion attached to and extending from the pivot axle and pivoting as the pivot axle pivots, the primary flap portion extending into the path of travel of the filled bags in the first stop position; and a secondary flap portion attached to and extending from the pivot axle in a direction opposite to the primary flap portion and pivoting as the pivot axle pivots. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of flaps divide the chute into a plurality of individual compartments, and wherein the plurality of flaps are spaced apart a distance such that each of the individual compartments are sized to receive one of the filled bags. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of flaps are pivotally coupled to the chute and pivot between the first stop position and the second pass position. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the chute has a chute wall defining a hollow interior through which the bags of potatoes pass, and wherein the plurality of flaps form a vertically inclined slide when in the second pass position along which the filled bags slide. 5. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a sensor located proximal to the upper end of the chute and configured for sensing the filled bags entering the chute, the sensor producing a sensor signal; a controller responsive to the sensor signal and producing a control signal; and a plurality of actuators each coupled to a different flap and responsive to the control signal to move the flap. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a support frame, located at the lower end of the chute; a collar, movably engaging the support frame and located proximal to the lower end of the chute, the collar defining an opening through which the filled bags pass into the baler bag, the collar including first and second lips located at opposite sides of the opening; a plurality of pivoting plate members pivotally coupled to the collar at opposite sides of the opening and having upper ends, opposite lower ends, and middle portions between the upper and lower ends pivotally coupled to the collar, each of the lower ends of the pivot members extending to different locations opposing the lips, such that opposite sides of the baler bag may be grasped between the lips and lower ends of the pivoting plate members, the upper ends of the pivoting plate members engaging the support frame such that the pivoting plate members pivot as the collar moves between (i) a first open position in which the lower ends of the pivoting plate members pivot away from the lips to remove and position baler bags between the lips and lower ends, and (ii) a second closed position in which the lower ends of the pivoting plate members pivot towards the lips to grip the baler bags between the lower ends of the pivot members and the lips. 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the collar is suspended from the support frame by the pivoting plate members such that the weight of the collar and filled bags exerts a force on the pivoting plate members causing the pivoting plate members to pivot to the second closed position. 8. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the pivoting plate members are disposed at an inclined angle for guiding the filled bags through the opening. 9. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the support frame is a moving frame having a plurality of collars with pivoting plate members disposed thereon, the moving frame moving to sequentially position the collars at a plurality of different stations including: a first baler bag hanging station for hanging baler bags from the collars and including a bag hanging mechanism for positioning the upper end of the baler bags at the collars for being grasped by the collar and pivoting plate members, a second baler bag filling station located beneath the chute for receiving the bags of potatoes from the chute, and a third baler bag removing station where the baler bags are removed from the collars. 10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of flaps including a first upper flap located closer to the upper end of the chute than the remaining flaps and defining a first stop at a first height; and the plurality of flaps being spaced apart a distance approximately equal to the size of the filled bags such that an upper surface of an upper filled bag is disposed at approximately the same height as the first stop such that the filled bags entering the chute fall approximately the same distance from the upper end of the chute to the first stop or upper surface of the upper filled bag. 11. An apparatus for bagging a plurality of bags of potatoes into a baler bag, the apparatus comprising: a vertically inclined chute for receiving the bags of potatoes and defining a vertically inclined path of travel for the bags of potatoes, the chute having an open upper end located at the elevated position configured for receiving the bags of potatoes from the conveyor, and an opposite lower end disposed at a lower elevation than the upper end; and a plurality of flaps pivotally coupled to the chute at spaced apart locations along the length of the chute defining a plurality of sequential vertical stops and dividing the chute into a plurality of individual compartments sized to receive at least one of the bags of potatoes, each of the plurality of flaps pivoting between (i) a first stop position in which the flaps extend transversely to the chute and into the path of travel of the bags of potatoes to stop the bags of potatoes from continued travel along the chute, and (ii) a second pass position in which the flaps extend generally parallel to the chute and the path of travel of the bags of potatoes to allow the bags of potatoes to continue traveling along the chute, the plurality of flaps sequentially pivoting in order from the upper end to the lower end of the chute from the first stop position to the second pass position, each flap pivoting from the first stop position to the second pass position after receiving at least one of the bags of potatoes to lower the bags of potatoes to the next lower flap, such that the bags of potatoes are sequentially lowered from one flap to another; and the plurality of flaps including a first upper flap located closer to the upper end of the chute th an the remaining flaps and defining a first stop at a first height; and the plurality of flaps being spaced apart at distances approximately equal to a size of one to two of the bags of potatoes such that an upper surface of an upper bag of potatoes is disposed generally at the same height as the first height of the first stop such that the bags of potatoes entering the chute generally fall the same distance from the upper end of the chute to the first stop or upper surface of the upper bag of potatoes; and the plurality of flaps each including: a pivot axle extending transverse to the path of travel of the bags of potatoes and defining a pivot axis about which the flap pivots, the pivot axle having opposing ends each of which is pivotally coupled to opposing sides of the chute; a primary flap portion attached to and extending from the pivot axle and pivoting as the pivot axle pivots, the primary flap portion extending into the path of travel of the bags of potatoes in the first stop position; and a secondary flap portion attached to and extending from the pivot axle in a direction opposite to the primary flap portion and pivoting as the pivot axle pivots. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, further comprising: a sensor located proximal to the upper end of the chute and configured for sensing the bags of potatoes entering the chute, the sensor producing a sensor signal; a controller responsive to the sensor signal and producing a control signal; and a plurality of actuators each coupled to a different flap and responsive to the control signal to move the flap. 13. The apparatus of claim 11, further comprising a baler bag head located proximal to the lower end of the chute for supporting the baler bag in an open configuration for receiving the bags of potatoes from the chute, the baler bag head comprising: a support frame located at the second end of the chute; a collar movably attached to the support frame and located proximal to the second end of the chute, the collar defining an opening through which the bags of potatoes pass into the baler bag, the collar moving generally vertically with respect to the frame between a first upper position and a second lower position, the collar including first and second lips located at opposite sides of the opening; a plurality of plate members coupled to the collar around the opening at an inclined angle forming a funnel configured for guiding the bags of potatoes through the opening, the plurality of plate members including first and second pivoting plate members pivotally coupled to the collar at opposite sides of the opening, the first and second pivoting plate members having an upper end and first and second lower ends, respectively, the pivoting plate members also having a middle portion between the upper and lower ends and pivotally coupled to the collar, the first and second lower ends of the pivoting plate members extending to locations opposing the first and second lips, respectively, such that opposite sides of the baler bag may be grasped between the first lip and first lower end of the first pivoting plate member, and the second lip and second lower end of the second pivoting plate member, the upper ends of the pivoting plate members engaging the support frame such that the pivoting plate members pivot as the collar moves between (i) a first open position when the collar is in the upper position and in which the lower ends of the pivot members pivot away from the lips to remove and position the baler bags between the lips and lower ends, and (ii) a second closed position when the collar is in the lower position and in which the lower ends of the pivot members pivot towards the lips to grip the baler bags between the lower ends of the pivot members and the lips. 14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the collar is suspended from the support frame by the pivot members such that the weight of the collar and bags of potatoes exerts a force on the pivot members causing the pivot members to pivot to the second closed position. 15. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the support frame positions baler bags at a location beneath the chute and further comprises: a moving frame having a plurality of baler bag heads disposed thereon, the moving frame moving to sequentially position the baler bag heads at the lower end of the chute, and sequentially positioning the baler bag heads at a plurality of different stations including: a first baler bag hanging station for hanging baler bags from the baler bag heads and including a bag hanging mechanism for positioning the upper end of the baler bags at the baler bag heads for being grasped by the baler bag heads, a second baler bag filling station located beneath the chute for receiving the bags of potatoes from the chute, and a third baler bag removing station where the baler bags are removed from the baler bag heads. 16. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the flaps extend perpendicularly with respect to the chute in the first stop position. 17. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the flaps extend perpendicularly with respect to the chute in the first stop position.
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