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Single sensor automatic control of a large bale loader

US9370140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2014
Grant dateJun 21, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 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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