Patent ID: 8973493
Filing Date: 2015-03-10
Classification: A01F

Abstract:
1. A powered square baler operable to be powered by a prime mover to form a bale by compressing loose material, the powered square baler comprising: a baler input shaft powered by the prime mover; a chassis, the chassis including a baler frame that presents a baling chamber to receive the loose material; a plunger assembly, the plunger assembly including a reciprocating plunger head slidably mounted relative to the baler frame and operable to reciprocate into and out of the chamber and apply a compressive force to the loose material and at least one connecting arm coupled to the plunger head; a plunger drive powering the plunger assembly, the plunger drive comprising a rotating drive input shaft and at least one crank arm coupled to the at least one connecting arm; a transmission assembly connecting the baler input shaft to the drive input shaft, the transmission assembly comprising: