Bale forming apparatus and method with overload protection
US10034432B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F2015/077
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and a method for forming a bale from loose material are disclosed. A feeder feeds loose material to a bale former. The bale former forms a bale from loose material. A feeding-side output shaft drives the feeder. A forming-side output shaft drives the bale former. An input shaft drives both output shafts. A torque measuring arrangement measures a value indicative of the input torque provided by the input shaft. If the input torque value exceeds a given torque threshold, a control unit triggers the bale former for reducing the torque consumption taken from the forming-side output shaft.
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