Initiating tractor stop and bale wrap function
US8972123B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H61/70
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combination tractor and baler is provided to automate tractor stopping and baler wrapping while incorporating operator interaction to improve the efficiency of the tractor and baler combination in operation. Automated control systems and manual operator devices are utilized to improve the timing of the tractor stop and baler wrapping time sequences. Various methods to improve efficiency, including methods to synchronize tractor stop with wrapping activation are provided.
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