Patent ID: 8434289
Filing Date: 2013-05-07
Classification: A01F

Abstract:
1. A baling machine for forming a bale, the baling machine comprising: a baling chamber in which the bale is formed; rollers positioned in the baling chamber, the rollers being movable to an extended position; a device for wrapping the bale with a wrapping sheet; a sensor positioned in the baling chamber, the sensor positioned to sense an area between a first and second one of the rollers to determine if material is present between the rollers, wherein an outer bale contacting point on at least one roller is closer to a center of the baling chamber than the sensed area; the sensor configured when active to send a signal indicating that the bale is not properly wrapped when material is detected in area wherein the sensor includes an emitter positioned proximate a side wall of the baling chamber a detector, whereby the sensor senses the area proximate the perimeter of the bale along its entire length.