RFID Binding Material for Bale Data Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for storing bale-specific data in crop bales require a separate introduction and removal device for transponders, which are bulky due to the need for an energy source, complicating the process and increasing costs.
Innovation Solution
Integrating electronic storage media, such as RFIDs, directly into the binding material like yarn, net strips, or plastic films, allowing data to be stored and read contactlessly without the need for additional devices, and ensuring easy removal with the bale.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If transponders are used to store bale-specific data, then data storage capability is improved, but device complexity and size increase due to the need for separate introduction and removal devices plus energy sources
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the data storage function with the existing binding material (yarn, net strip, or plastic film) used in baling operations. The storage medium is integrated directly into the binding material that is already applied to secure the bale, eliminating the need for separate transponder introduction and removal devices. This merging of functions reduces system complexity while maintaining data storage capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The binding material serves multiple functions: it secures the bale during handling and transport, and simultaneously carries the storage medium for data storage. By making the binding material multi-functional, the patent eliminates the need for additional specialized devices for data storage, thereby reducing overall device complexity.
2Quantity of substance
If transponders with energy sources are used, then data storage and wireless communication are enabled, but the size and weight of the storage medium increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs disposable, lightweight storage media such as RFID tags or memory chips that are integrated into the binding material. These storage media do not require built-in energy sources because they can be powered externally during data reading/writing operations. This approach dramatically reduces the weight and size of the storage medium compared to battery-powered transponders.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/battery-powered transponder system with an electronic/passive RFID or memory chip system. Instead of using active electronic components requiring power sources, the invention uses passive electronic storage media that can be interrogated wirelessly without internal energy sources, thereby reducing weight.
3Quantity of substance
If separate introduction and removal devices are used for transponders, then data storage functionality is achieved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to additional manual steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the data storage attachment process with the existing bale binding process. Since the storage medium is integrated into the binding material, the same equipment and operations used to secure the bale also automatically attach the storage medium, eliminating the need for separate introduction and removal devices and simplifying operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The binding material itself serves the dual purpose of securing the bale and carrying the storage medium. The existing baling equipment automatically performs both functions without requiring additional manual intervention or specialized devices, thereby improving ease of operation.
4Quantity of substance
If manual removal of transponders is required, then data storage is achieved, but productivity decreases due to additional manual work steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the storage medium removal with the natural disposal of the binding material when the bale is opened or broken up. Since the storage medium is integrated into the binding material, both are removed together automatically during normal bale processing operations, eliminating the need for separate manual removal steps and maintaining productivity.
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
This solution eliminates the need for separate devices, reduces bale handling complexity, and provides cost-effective data storage and retrieval, enabling efficient bale tracking and logistics management.
Implementation Method 1
the memory chip is designed as an RHO (Radio Frequency Identification) - Chip trained
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AI summary
The material has an integrated electronic storage medium (10), which has a memory chip (9). The memory chip is formed by a chip for Radio frequency identification. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a baling press for binding harvested crop bundles with binding material (2) coated harvested agricultural produce bales.