Round Baler Inclination-Controlled Bale Transfer Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing round balers face challenges in safely transferring bales from the pressing chamber to the wrapping device, especially on uneven terrain and steep slopes, due to inadequate guidance and securing mechanisms, leading to potential bale rolling back and operational inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
The operational sequence of bale transfer is controlled based on the inclination of the baler and wrapping device using sensors, with manual or automatic control, incorporating lateral guide elements and sensors to ensure safe transfer and prevent rolling back, even on extreme slopes. This includes the use of inclination sensors to adjust the transfer process and maintain a restraining function until the wrapping table is horizontal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a catching device or transfer means is used to transfer the bale from the pressing chamber to the wrapping device, then the transfer function is improved, but the reliability of preventing bale rollback on slopes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The guide element is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to adapt its position based on the slope conditions. The guide element can be moved into a restraining position when needed and retracted when not required, providing dynamic adaptation to different operating conditions while maintaining reliable bale security.
Solution Approach 2:
A guide element is introduced as an intermediary component between the pressing chamber and the wrapping device. This guide element acts as a temporary restraining structure that prevents bale rollback during transfer on slopes, then can be moved out of the way to allow normal operation when not needed.
2Manufacturing precision
If lateral guide elements are added to improve bale guidance during transfer, then the manufacturing precision of bale positioning is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The guide element serves multiple functions: it provides lateral guidance for the bale during transfer, acts as a restraining element to prevent rollback on slopes, and can be moved out of the way to allow normal operation. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide element is designed to be movable, allowing it to be positioned where needed for guidance and restraint, then moved out of the way when not required. This dynamic positioning reduces the need for permanent fixed structures that would increase complexity.
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AI summary
Baler (1) with a bale pressing chamber (12) for agricultural stalk materials which is connected with a wrapping device (2) comprising a wrapping table (18) for the enveloping of a bale (7) with foil via at least one support frame (4) carried by a chassis, wherein between the baler (1) and the wrapping device (2) at least one actively driven bale transfer device (26) for the transfer of the finished bale from the bale pressing chamber (12) to the wrapping table (18) of the wrapping device (2) is present, wherein as a function of the inclination of the baler (1) and/or the wrapping device (2) to the perpendicular the operational sequence of the transfer of the bale (7) from the bale pressing chamber (12) to the wrapping device (2) is controlled.