Baler plunger-position sensor assembly and method
US9736988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB30B13/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sensor assembly and method is described for determining the position of a reciprocating plunger of a baler. A first sensor may detect at least one location of a crank arm driving the plunger as the crank arm rotates. A second sensor may detect a rotation of a crank gear that drives the rotation of the crank arm. A controller may determine a position of the reciprocating plunger relative to a baling chamber based upon, at least in part, the detected crank arm location and the detected rotation of the crank gear.
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