Baler density control mechanism and method
US8291818B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D43/006
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of electronically sensing the fill of material in a stuffer chute and tripping a stuffer of a baler. A combine harvester and baler for biomass collection. In one embodiment, crop material such as the residue or material other than grain (MOG) from the back of the combine is directly projected toward a target on a baler collection device. A tailboard with defection panels may be used to alter the direction of the crop residue from the combine. The tongue of the baler is configured to not obstruct the crop material as the crop material is projected toward the baler. One or more knives of a chopper coupled to the combine may be configured to optimally project MOG toward the baler. Also, the stuffer chute of the baler may be configured to facilitate the flow of crop material such as MOG and therefore minimize obstructions. The crop material is transferred from the combine to the baler without the use of a conveyor.
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