Patent ID: 8113110
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: A01F

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a plurality of transversely arranged, side-by-side bales within a baling chamber of a large square baler, comprising the steps of: a. continuously accumulating crop to be baled; b. dividing the accumulated crop into a plurality of separate, transversely arranged, side-by-side portions so as to define a plurality of transversely arranged, side-by-side charges, wherein said plurality of side-by-side charges are arranged side-by-side in a direction transverse to a pressing direction of a plunger; c. simultaneously moving said plurality of side-by-side charges into said baling chamber; d. simultaneously compressing said plurality of side-by-side charges into flakes; e. repeating steps ad until said flakes accumulate to have a pre-selected fore-and-aft dimension within said baling chamber, thereby forming a plurality of transversely arranged, side-by-side completed bales, wherein said plurality of transversely arranged, side-by-side completed bales are arranged side-by-side across a width of the baling chamber; and f. simultaneously binding said plurality of side-by-side completed bales.