Adjustable Bale Receiving Device for Consistent Wrapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bale wrapping devices require complex adjustments to accommodate bales of different diameters, necessitating changes in the height and spacing of wrapping arms and frames, which complicates the adaptation process.
Innovation Solution
The bale wrapping device features an adjustable receiving device with support means, such as rollers or fork-like structures, that can be height-adjusted and horizontally spaced to maintain the bale's center point at a consistent position relative to the wrapping arms, eliminating the need for extensive adjustments of other components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the wrapping arms and frames are adjusted in height and spacing to accommodate different bale diameters, then the bale wrapping device can handle various bale sizes, but the adjustment process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving device is designed with an adjustable support means that can accommodate multiple bale diameters through a single unified structure. The support means can be positioned at different heights and spacings to handle various bale sizes, eliminating the need for multiple specialized configurations and simplifying the adaptation process while maintaining versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The support means of the receiving device is made adjustable in height and horizontal spacing, allowing dynamic reconfiguration to match different bale diameters. This dynamic capability enables the device to adapt to various bale sizes without requiring complex permanent adjustments to the wrapping arms or frame structure
2Adaptability or versatility
If the support means are spaced further apart to accommodate larger bales, then larger diameter bales can be handled, but the bale position relative to wrapping arms changes requiring additional adjustments
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates a control that coordinates the adjustment of support means positioning with the positioning of wrapping arms. When support means are moved to accommodate different bale diameters, the control simultaneously adjusts the wrapping arms to maintain the bale center at the optimal position, ensuring consistent wrapping precision across all bale sizes
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving device acts as an intermediary between the bale and the wrapping arms. By precisely controlling the position of the support means and coordinating with wrapping arm positioning, the receiving device ensures that the bale center assumes the same position relative to the wrapping arms regardless of bale diameter, maintaining manufacturing precision
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AI summary
A bale wrapping device (12) for wrapping a bale (34) with a wrapping material (38) is proposed, comprising a receiving device (42) for receiving the bale (34) during wrapping and at least one wrapping arm (36), wherein the receiving device (42) is adjustable such that the bale center (60) of the bale (34) to be wrapped assumes at least substantially the same position with respect to the at least one wrapping arm (36) for different bale diameters (D, D', D"). Furthermore, a harvesting device (10), preferably in the form of a baler, a combination baler, or a bale wrapping device, with a bale wrapping device, and a method for adapting a bale wrapping device (12) are described.