Patent ID: 6807901
Filing Date: 2004-10-26
Classification: A01F

Abstract:
In a baler for forming substantially cylindrical bales of crop including a front portion, with an axle, that supports a rear portion, extensible and retractable actuator connected between the front and rear portions for selectively opening and closing said rear portion, and a bale discharge apparatus for moving a formed cylindrical bale away from the baler as the rear portion is moved from a closed to an open position the bale discharge apparatus comprising:a frame adapted to mount to said baler; a first ramp section pivotally attached to said frame; a second ramp section pivotally attached to said frame; and a linkage connected to said first ramp section and to said rear portion, said linkage causing the first ramp section to move from a first position to a raised second position when said rear portion is moved from the closed position towards the open position.