Method for wrapping round bales
US5581976A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F2015/072
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of wrapping crop material in a round baler having a main frame including opposing sidewalls, and an apron assembly comprising crop engaging elements disposed between said sidewalls for defining a bale forming chamber having a generally cylindrical shape with a transverse inlet. The crop engaging elements move along a path having an inner course contiguous with a major portion of the fixed periphery of the cylindrical chamber. The baler also includes a pickup assembly for feeding crop material to the chamber through the inlet whereby crop material accumulated in the chamber is engaged by the crop engaging elements and formed into a compacted cylindrical package. A supply of net material is dispensed into the chamber for wrapping the periphery of the formed cylindrical package of crop material in the chamber. A supply of twine is simultaneously dispensed into the chamber for wrapping the periphery of the cylindrical package of crop material. Cutting means severe the net while the twine is being dispensed into the chamber. Subsequently the twine is cut by the same cutting means.
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