Patent ID: 6941740
Filing Date: 2005-09-13
Classification: A01D,A01F

Abstract:
1. A baler having a bale forming chamber with first and second upright frame sections, the second frame section movable relative to the first frame section for releasing a formed bale from the chamber, linkage structure connecting the first and second frame sections including a control linkage having an upper link connecting an upper portion of the first frame section with an upper portion of the second frame section, a second link pivotally connected between first and second frame sections at a location below the upper link, and cylinder structure connected between the frame sections and rocking the second frame section relative to the first frame section between a closed position for forming a bale and an open position for releasing the bale, wherein in the closed position, the upper portions of the frame sections generally abut, wherein the upper link moves the second frame section over the upper portion of the first frame section as the cylinder rocks the second frame member towards the open position; and further including a latch member connected to the second frame section and securing the second frame section to the first frame section in the closed position, wherein the operation of the cylinder structure with the frame sections in the closed position initially moves the first frame section to release the latch member without need for a separate unlatching mechanism.