Bale ejector

Claim 3

The method defined by claim 1 in that the step of connecting the formed bale to the platen is characterized by a connection disposed outwardly beyond the open side of the baling chamber.

Claim 4

The method defined by claim 1 further characterized by connecting the bale to the platen for suspension outwardly laterally of the baling chamber, raising the platen to suspend the bale free of the chamber bed and allowing the bale to swing laterally outwardly of the chamber through an open side thereof.

Claim 7

Apparatus for removing a formed bale from a baler having a baling chamber with a bale removing opening at least at one side thereof and a vertically reciprocable press platen movable into and out of the chamber through the top thereof for compacting material in the chamber, comprising: a bale lifting member mountable on the press platen to project laterally thereof over and beyond the opening, and a sling for encircling a formed bale in the chamber and connection to said member.

Claim 8

Apparatus for removing a formed bale from a baler having a baling chamber with a bale removing opening at least at one side thereof and a vertically reciprocable press platen movable into and out of the chamber through the top thereof for compacting material in the chamber, comprising: a bale lifting member mountable on the press platen to project laterally thereof over and beyond the opening, and a sling for encircling a formed bale in the chamber and connection to said member.

Claim 9

Bale removing apparatus for removing a formed bale from a baler having a baling chamber with a bale removing opening at one side thereof and a vertically reciprocable press platen movable into and out of the chamber through the top thereof, comprising: bale lifting means mounted on the press platen for shiftable movement from a stored position disposed within the perimeter of the platen to an operable position extending laterally beyond the perimeter and over and beyond the bale removing opening of the chamber, and bale engaging and suspending means for connecting a formed bale in the chamber to the bale lifting means on the press platen and swinging a bale suspended therefrom upon elevation of the platen outwardly through the bale removing opening of the baling chamber.

Claim 10

Bale removing apparatus for removing a formed bale from a baler having a baling chamber with a bale removing opening at one side thereof and a vertically reciprocable press platen movable into and out of the chamber through the top thereof, comprising: bale lifting means mounted on the press platen for shiftable movement from a stored position disposed within the perimeter of the platen to an operable position extending laterally beyond the perimeter and over and beyond the bale removing opening of the chamber, and bale engaging and suspending means for connecting a formed bale in the chamber to the bale lifting means on the press platen and swinging a bale suspended therefrom upon elevation of the platen outwardly through the bale removing opening of the baling chamber.

Claim 11

In combination with a vertically shiftable press platen of a baler, a bale lifting arm for projection laterally of the platen beyond an edge thereof, means for supporting the arm for shiftable movement between a stored position and an operable position projecting beyond the platen as aforesaid, and a sling connected to said arm and having a length for encircling a formed bale in the chamber.

Claim 12

In combination with a vertically shiftable press platen of a baler, a bale lifting arm for projection laterally of the platen beyond an edge thereof, means for supporting the arm for shiftable movement between a stored position and an operable position projecting beyond the platen as aforesaid, and a sling connected to said arm and having a length for encircling a formed bale in the chamber.

Claim 13

A self ejecting baler comprising: a baling chamber open at the top and having a side opening bale removing door, a press platen for vertical reciprocation through the open top of the chamber, power means for vertically shifting the platen, a bale lifting arm, means for mounting the arm on the platen to project laterally beyond the same and over the side opening of the chamber when said door is open, and sling means connected to the end of said arm for encircling and suspending the bale therefrom upon elevation of the platen.

Claim 14

A self ejecting baler comprising: a baling chamber open at the top and having a side opening bale removing door, a press platen for vertical reciprocation through the open top of the chamber, power means for vertically shifting the platen, a bale lifting arm, means for mounting the arm on the platen to project laterally beyond the same and over the side opening of the chamber when said door is open, and sling means connected to the end of said arm for encircling and suspending the bale therefrom upon elevation of the platen.

Claim 15

The invention defined in claim 8 characterized in that said bale lifting arm is supported for movement between an operable position extending laterally beyond the platen and over the side opening of the chamber when the door is open and a stored retracted position disposed within the perimeter of the platen to permit vertical reciprocation thereof when the door is closed.

Claim 16

The invention defined in claim 9 further characterized in that said platen includes a holloW channel member opening toward that edge of the platen adjacent the side opening door of the baling chamber, and said lifting arm is telescoped in said channel member for extension therefrom to said operable position or retraction thereinto to said stored position, and means are provided for selectively holding said arm in said operable and stored positions.