Bale opener for opening a fibre bale arrangement placed in a longitudinal direction and method for operating a bale opener for opening a fibre bale arrangement placed upright in a longitudinal direction

The bale opener adjusts operating parameters based on real-time geometry capture, enhancing productivity and safety by minimizing interference with detection systems.

WO2026008225A1 Publication Date: 2026-01-08TRÜTZSCHLER GRP SE
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/EP2025/065258
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-07-05
Filing Date
2025-06-03
Publication Date
2026-01-08

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Technical Problem

Existing bale openers for fiber bales arranged in a longitudinal direction lack the ability to adjust operating parameters based on the changing geometry of the bale arrangement, leading to reduced productivity and potential interference with detection systems.

Method used

A bale opener with a machine frame and a height-adjustable take-off unit, equipped with a detection arrangement that is motion-coupled and capable of capturing the geometry of the fiber bale arrangement, allowing for real-time adjustment of operating parameters such as vertical feed and travel speed to accommodate changes in bale geometry.

Benefits of technology

Enhances productivity by controlling the bale opener's operation based on bale geometry, reducing downtime for measurement, and minimizing interference risks, while enabling simultaneous geometry measurement and adjustment of operating parameters.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a bale opener for opening a fibre bale arrangement placed in a longitudinal direction (10), the bale opener comprising: a machine frame (11) which can be moved in parallel with the longitudinal direction (10); and a pick-up unit (12) for removing the fibre bale arrangement, which pick-up unit is height-adjustably arranged on the machine frame (11), wherein a detection arrangement is provided, which is coupled in terms of movement to the machine frame (11) and / or the pick-up unit (12) and is configured in such a way that data which describe at least part of the geometry of the fibre bale arrangement can be detected by means of the detection arrangement. The invention further relates to a method for operating a bale opener (1) for opening a fibre bale arrangement placed in a longitudinal direction (10), the method comprising the steps of: detecting data which describe at least part of the geometry of the fibre bale arrangement by means of a detection arrangement.
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