Patent ID: 6347500
Filing Date: 2002-02-19
Classification: A01F

Abstract:
A bale wrapping machine having a frame, comprising:a rotatable hoop assembly configured to dispense film about the bale being operably coupled to the frame a support structure configurable to selectively support bales of varying size for translation of the bales into the rotary hoop and for substantially centering the bales of varying size for wrapping within the rotary hoop, the support structure having a first portion defining a first path and an alternate selectable second portion defining a second path, the second portion being selectable for accommodating bales of reduced size as compared to bales accommodated by the first portion; and an extension mechanism, the extension mechanism for advancing a single bale translatably through the rotary hoop, the extension mechanism being selectively extensible through a central gap defined in the rotary hoop for urging a bale through the central gap.