Patent ID: 8776679
Filing Date: 2014-07-15
Classification: A01F

Abstract:
1. A method of performing a bale ejection sequence to eject a bale from a baler, the baler comprising a baling chamber with a tailgate in a rear section of the baling chamber, the tailgate moveable between a closed position and an open position, the baler further comprising a hydraulic system connected to the tailgate to move the tailgate between the closed position and the open position, and a controller connected to a flow valve to control a flow of fluid to the hydraulic system a, the method comprising: determining, by the controller, an indication for bale ejection of the bale; upon determination of the indication for bale ejection, controlling, by the controller, a timing sequence relating to a position of the tailgate and a hydraulic flow rate of the fluid to the hydraulic system, wherein the timing sequence comprises: wherein the timing sequence is based on a calibration of a cycle timing of the tailgate.