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System for monitoring bale shape in round balers
Assignee: Blue Leaf IP Inc
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Filing: 1987-03-03
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Granted: 1988-05-10
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Expires: 2007-03-03
Abstract
Abstract A bale shape monitoring system for round balers includes first and second indicator lights, and bale shape monitor apparatus for alternately generating signals in the indicator lights in response to predetermined expansion of the baling chamber of round balers. Typically round balers are operated in a manner whereby crop material is fed into only one side of the baling chamber at a time. The signals generated in the indicator lights are used by the operator of a round baler as an indication of when to weave the baler to feed crop material into the other side of the baling chamber. Proper use of the disclosed system prevents the formation of poorly shaped bales while reducing operator fatigue.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald T. Sheehan
- 👤 Robert M. VanGinhoven
- 👤 Stephen C. Schlotterbeck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:21
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01F; A01F15/00; A01F15/08; A01F15/0825; A01F15/0833
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
In combination with a round baler having a bale forming apron defining a bale forming chamber which is expandable during bale formation, arm means supporting said bale forming apron and being movable as said bale forming chamber expands, a system comprising: first and second indicator means; and single bale shape monitor means connected to said arm means for generating a signal in one of said indicator means in response to a predetermined movement of said arm means, said single bale shape monitor means subsequently generating a signal in the other one of said indicator means in response to a further predetermined movement of said arm means said signals being generated alternately by said single bale shaped monitoring means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
In combination with a round baler having a bale forming apron defining a bale forming chamber which is expandable during bale formation, arm means supporting said bale forming apron and being movable as said bale forming chamber expands, a system comprising: first and second indicator means; and single bale shape monitor means connected to said arm means for generating a signal in one of said indicator means in response to a predetermined movement of said arm means, said single bale shape monitor means subsequently generating a signal in the other one of said indicator means in response to a further predetermined movement of said arm means said signals being generated alternately by said single bale shaped monitoring means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
In the system of claim 1, wherein said bale shape monitor means comprises a link connected at one end to said arm means and at the other end to a plate, said plate being rotatably mounted and carrying a plurality of magnets, and a magnetically activated switch disposed for activation by said magnets in order to generate said signals in said indicator means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the system of claim 2, further comprising means for preventing false signals in said indicator means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
In the system of claim 3, wherein said means for preventing false signals comprises a time delay having an input connected to said switch and an output connected to a latching relay, said latching relay having one terminal connected to said first indicator means and another terminal connected to said second indicator means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
In the system of claim 4, wherein said time delay is adjustable within a preselected range.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
92 words
In combination with a round baler having a bale forming apron which is expandable during bale formation, a system comprising: first and second indicator lights; and single bale monitor means for illuminating one of said indicator lights in response to a predetermined expansion of said bale forming chamber, said single bale shape monitor means subsequently illuminating the other one of said indicator lights in response to a further predetermined expansion of said single bale forming chamber, said bale shape monitor means alternately illuminating said indicator lights in response to subsequent predetermined expansions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
92 words
In combination with a round baler having a bale forming apron which is expandable during bale formation, a system comprising: first and second indicator lights; and single bale monitor means for illuminating one of said indicator lights in response to a predetermined expansion of said bale forming chamber, said single bale shape monitor means subsequently illuminating the other one of said indicator lights in response to a further predetermined expansion of said single bale forming chamber, said bale shape monitor means alternately illuminating said indicator lights in response to subsequent predetermined expansions.
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