SYSTEM FOR UNIFORM BALL FORMATION
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DEERE & CO
- Filing Date
- 2022-09-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-27
AI Technical Summary
Existing baler implements face issues with crop material loss and spoilage due to width mismatches between the windrow and the baler's pickup, requiring skilled operator maneuvering to form uniform bales, which is burdensome.
A baler implement with a uniform feeding apparatus featuring flaps that can be selectively controlled to redirect crop material laterally within the baling chamber, guided by a drive mechanism and sensors to ensure even distribution of crop material, eliminating the need for complex driving patterns.
Enables the formation of uniformly dense bales without operator-intensive maneuvering, reducing material loss and spoilage by ensuring even distribution of crop material across the bale width.