Integrated Baler Wrapper With Rotating Transport Table
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing baler and wrapper combinations are cumbersome to operate in fields, especially when turning or reversing, and require additional tilting devices to deposit bales on their flat end, adding complexity and cost.
Innovation Solution
A baler and wrapper combination with a movable bale transport table that can rotate around a horizontal axis, allowing bales to be deposited on either their flat end or circumference, automatically adjusting based on field slope, and featuring a single frame supported by wheels or crawler chains for improved maneuverability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a separate wrapper is used after the baler, then the bale can be wrapped immediately, but a tractor and operator are required for a second operation and considerable time passes before wrapping
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the baler and wrapper into a single integrated machine with a common frame, allowing both operations to be performed in one pass. The wrapper is mounted on the same frame as the baler, with a shared transport table that moves bales from the baler outlet directly to the wrapping position, eliminating the need for separate operations and reducing time loss.
2Ease of operation
If the bale is deposited on its circumference, then the bale can roll away easily, but on sloped fields the bale may roll uncontrollably
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the bale support elements of the transport table movable and adjustable. These elements can be positioned to support the bale in different orientations - either on its circumference for easy deposition on flat ground, or on its flat end for stable placement on sloped fields. The adjustability allows the operator to adapt to different field conditions while maintaining both ease of operation and reliability.
3Reliability
If additional tilting devices are added to deposit bales on their flat end, then bale stability on slopes is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the existing transport table multi-functional by enabling it to deposit bales in two different orientations depending on field conditions. The movable bale support elements allow the same transport table to function both as a simple conveyor for flat ground deposition and as a controlled discharge mechanism for sloped fields, eliminating the need for separate tilting devices while maintaining reliability.
4Ease of manufacture
If the baler and wrapper are mounted on separate frames, then each component can be optimized independently, but the overall combination becomes cumbersome and difficult to maneuver in fields
Solution Approach 1:
The patent mounts both the baler and wrapper on a common frame structure, creating a single integrated unit that is easier to maneuver in fields. The shared frame and transport table reduce the overall size and complexity compared to separate units, while still allowing independent optimization of each component's design and function within the integrated system.
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AI summary
A baler and wrapper combination comprises a baler, a bale wrapper, and a bale transport table. The bale transport table is movable between a bale receiving position at a bale output location of the baler, a wrapping position at which the wrapper can wrap a bale located upon the bale transport table with a sheet material, while movable bale support elements rotate the bale around its horizontal central axis, and a bale depositing position in which a wrapped bale can be deposited on the ground. The bale support elements are arranged to be moved in the bale depositing position into an orientation in which the bale is deposited on its flat end.