Patent ID: 8322276
Filing Date: 2012-12-04
Classification: A01F

Abstract:
1. A method of controlling movement of a large cylindrical bale that is being discharged from a large round baler having a bale discharge gate that traces a swing path as the discharge gate moves between closed and open positions, comprising the steps of: a. equipping the baler with a bale control arm assembly including elongate, front and rear bale control members; b. selectively positioning said front and rear bale control members to extend transversely at front and rear sides of a space for receiving a discharged bale directly from said round baler; c. moving said discharge gate to said open position, thereby depositing a discharged bale on the ground and into said space; d. moving said discharged bale rearward of said swing path by engaging said discharged bale with said front bale control member; e. stopping any rearward rolling inertia of said discharged bale by engaging the discharged bale with said rear bale control member; and f. moving said rear bale control member to a bale-clearing position permitting forward movement of said rear bale control member relative to said discharged bale without said rear bale control member contacting said discharged bale.