Inventors:
Warren W. Spikes - Hugoton KS, US
Kirk A. Spikes - Olathe KS, US
Scott G. Spikes - Hugoton KS, US
Assignee:
BIOLINK J.V. - Hugoton KS
International Classification:
A01D 37/00
A01D 75/00
B30B 9/30
A01D 43/00
US Classification:
56131, 56192, 564735, 100 8
Abstract:
Biomass handling and processing systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes cutting biomass, transferring the cut biomass to an auger, utilizing the auger to form a row of biomass, and baling the row of biomass. The biomass is optionally transferred from the auger to the baler utilizing one or more conveyors. Additionally, one or more cleaning steps may be performed to separate contaminants from the biomass. In another embodiment, a biomass processing system includes a sickle, a pick-ups unit, and an auger. Biomass is cut by the sickle and transferred to the auger utilizing the pick-ups unit. The auger forms the biomass into a row. The row of biomass may then be transferred to a baler utilizing a conveyor. Systems also optionally include a rotor located between the pick-ups unit and the auger, and one or more grates that reduce contamination included with the biomass.
