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Bale wrapping apparatus for round balers

US5036642A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 11, 1989
Grant dateAug 6, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01F15/0715
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for wrapping cylindrical bales of crop material formed in a bale forming chamber of an agricultural baler with sheet material such as net or plastic film. The apparatus includes a dispensing mechanism which is movable from a retracted position to a dispensing position for inserting a tail of the sheet material into the bale forming chamber of the baler so that the sheet material is wrapped circumferentially around a cylindrical bale disposed therein. The dispensing mechanism is comprised of a pair of clamping members that grip the tail of the sheet material and between which the sheet material is dispensed during bale wrapping. The apparatus also includes a motor and a plurality of links for moving the dispensing mechanism between its retracted and dispensing positions.

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