Baler-Integrated Wrap Roll Transfer Arm for Easier Loading

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Solution Overview

Problem

The loading of wrap material rolls onto balers is cumbersome due to their large size, posing difficulties in managing and transferring them efficiently.

Innovation Solution

A transfer device with a lifting mechanism and pivotable arm is integrated into the baler to facilitate the lifting, lowering, and transfer of wrap material rolls, allowing for easy installation and removal of rolls from external locations to the baler's wrap material bay.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of moving object

If wrap material rolls are made large to provide sufficient material for baling operations, then the material supply duration is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in loading and handling

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvematerial supply durationVSAvoidease of loading

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The baler performs the loading operation itself through an automated arm mechanism that picks up wrap rolls from the ground and places them in the wrap material bay, eliminating the need for manual handling of heavy rolls while maintaining large roll sizes for extended material supply

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If wrap material rolls are made large to reduce loading frequency, then the productivity is improved, but the device complexity increases due to need for specialized handling equipment

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebaling productivityVSAvoidhandling equipment complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The automated arm mechanism serves multiple functions: it picks up wrap rolls from the ground, transfers them to the wrap material bay, and can also retrieve empty rolls for removal. This multi-functional design maintains high productivity through automated handling without requiring separate specialized equipment for each operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The transfer device simplifies the process of handling wrap material rolls, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing the effort required to load and unload rolls onto the baler.

Implementation Method 1

The transfer device includes an arm that has a first end and a second end. The transfer device includes a pivot positioned at the first end of the arm.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRotation:

Implementation Method 2

The transfer device includes a lifting device positioned on the arm. The lifting device is configured to be attached to a bale wrap material supply roll.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical Force: Mechanical Force

Data Source

PatentUS12419223B2Wrap material transfer device

Publication Date: 2025.09.23 VERMEER MFG CO

AI summary

A transfer device includes an arm that has a first end and a second end. The transfer device includes a pivot positioned at the first end of the arm. The pivot is configured to be secured to a baling machine. The transfer device includes a lifting device positioned on the arm. The lifting device is configured to be attached to a bale wrap material supply roll.