Round baler with semi-automatically sequenced operating cycles and selectively variable point of operator intervention
US6622455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F2015/076
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A semi-automatic round baler having an “auto kick” or “auto wrap” mode. In the auto kick mode, at the conclusion of the forming cycle the baler will stop and await the operator's signal to continue. Once the operator has signaled to continue, the baler will wrap the bale and will immediately proceed to the ejecting cycle. In auto wrap mode, the baler will automatically enter into and complete the wrapping cycle (after a short delay) following completion of the forming cycle. At the conclusion of the wrapping cycle in the auto wrap mode, the baler will await the operator's signal before ejecting the completed bale.
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