Single sensor automatic control of a large bale loader
US9370140B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P1/48
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved control system for managing rotation of a bale loading arm in a bale loader in which a single position sensor combined with a purposefully designed sensor target enable loading arm position to be efficiently determined by a controller in order to direct the actuator movements based upon loading arm position necessary for automated operation of a bale loading cycle.
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