Bale shape monitor for round balers
US7913482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F15/0833
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bale shape monitor for assisting an operator of a round baler. The bale shape monitor has an indicator with variable sensitivity. The indicator is less sensitive for small bales and more sensitive for larger bales so that the indicator de-emphasizes bale shape problems at the beginning of bale formation and emphasizes bale shape problems when the bale is almost fully formed. The indicator also changes colors according to the degree the bale is misshapen and provides textual driving instructions.
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