Patent ID: 7578119
Filing Date: 2009-08-25
Classification: A01F

Abstract:
1. In a round baler having a superstructure defining a bale chamber including a discharge gate and including a bale unloading apparatus coupled to the superstructure in a location for receiving a bale formed in the bale chamber when the discharge gate is moved to a discharge position, the bale developing an original rotary motion during formation within the bale chamber, the unloading apparatus being mounted for pivoting downward for allowing the bale to roll onto the ground, the improvement comprising: said unloading apparatus having at least one carrying element located between the bale chamber and a ground surface, which at least one carrying element permits continued rotary motion of a round bale, said superstructure including a transverse member located so as to be contacted by said bale as the bale moves from the baling chamber to the ground by way of said unloading apparatus; and a movable cover being movably disposed about said transverse member and being movable relative to and independent of said superstructure so as to move when engaged by said bale during discharge of the bale, thereby ensuring that the bale maintains its original rotary motion as the bale rolls onto the ground.