Patent Publication Number: US-2021169009-A1

Title: Large square baler with angular bale wrap system

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The disclosure generally relates to a large square baler with an integrated bale wrapping system. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Baling implements gather cut crop material and form the crop material into a bale. Generally, the bales may include either round cylindrical shape or a rectangular shape. The size of the bales may also vary. For example, the dimensions of a large rectangular shaped bale, commonly referred to as a “large square bale” may include end face dimensions between, for example, 3 and 5 feet, and length dimensions between, for example, 4 and 9 feet. In certain circumstances, it is desirable to wrap the bale in a wrap material. For example, in some circumstances, the bale may be completely wrapped in a plastic sheet. 
     Traditionally, operators wishing to wrap large square bales have formed the bales in the bailing implement, and then dropped the formed bales on the ground. After the formed bales have been deposited on the ground, a tractor pulling a separate wrapping implement picks up the large square bale and wraps the large square bale with plastic wrap material. This is an additional step which adds to the time to complete the bale. Additionally, traditional wrapping implements typically rotate or tumble the bale in three dimensions to ensure that all portions of the bale faces are completely covered. Because of this, the length of the large square bales that may be processed in these traditional square bale wrapping implements is limited. Generally, these types of wrapping implements are limited to large square bales having a length of less than 5 feet. 
     SUMMARY 
     A crop baling implement is provided. The crop baling implement includes a frame and a baling chamber attached to the frame. The baling chamber is configured to form crop material into a bale extending along a central longitudinal axis of the bale. An orbital support is attached to the frame rearward of the baling chamber. The orbital support is rotatable about a wrap axis and defines an open central region. The orbital support is positioned to receive the bale from the baling chamber and pass the bale through the open central region of the orbital support. A wrap roller is attached to and moveable with the orbital support. The wrap roller is configured to support a roll of wrap material thereon. A drive is coupled to the orbital support and operable to rotate the orbital support and the wrap roller about the wrap axis to wrap the wrap material around the bale as the bale moves through the open central region of the orbital support. 
     In one aspect of the disclosure, a fixed support is attached to the frame. The fixed support rotatably supports the orbital support. In one embodiment, the frame includes a bale chute, with the fixed support attached to the bale chute, such that the bale chute supports the fixed support. A plurality of rollers interconnects the orbital support and the fixed support to provide or enable rotation of the orbital support relative to the fixed support. 
     In one aspect of the disclosure, the bale follows a path while moving through the open central region of the orbital support. The orbital support is positioned to define an orbital plane intersecting the path of the bale. The orbital plane intersects the path of the bale to form an orbital angle therebetween. In one embodiment, the orbital angle is approximately perpendicular to the path of the bale, i.e., the orbital angle is approximately equal to ninety degrees (90°). In another embodiment, the orbital angle is less than ninety degrees (90°). In one example embodiment, the orbital angle is between the range of forty degrees (40°) and eighty degrees (80°). In another example embodiment, the orbital angle is between the range of one hundred degrees (100°) and one hundred forty degrees (140°). 
     In one aspect of the disclosure, a pivotal connection interconnects the frame and the fixed support. The pivotal connection defines a transverse axis. The fixed support is rotatable about the transverse axis relative to the frame. In one embodiment, the orbital angle is variable with rotation of the fixed support about the transverse axis. 
     In one aspect of the disclosure, an actuator interconnects the frame and the fixed support. The actuator is operable to rotate the fixed support about the transverse axis. In one embodiment, the actuator includes a linear actuator operable to extend and retract to rotate the fixed support about the transverse axis. The linear actuator may include, but is not limited to, a hydraulic cylinder or an electric actuator. 
     In one aspect of the disclosure, a wrap cutter is attached to and moveable with the orbital support. The wrap cutter is disposed adjacent to the wrap roller. The wrap cutter is operable to secure and cut the wrap material dispensed from the wrap roller. 
     In another aspect of the disclosure, a tray attached to the frame and disposed rearward of the orbital support. The tray is positioned to receive the bale passing through the open central region of the orbital support. 
     A method of wrapping a bale of crop material with a wrap material is also provided. The method includes forming a first bale of crop material within a baling chamber of a crop baling implement. The first bale is moved along a path rearward of the baling chamber at a first discharge speed. The first bale is wrapped with the wrap material via a wrap system as the first bale is moved along the path at the first discharge speed. The wrap system is attached to the crop baling implement and disposed rearward of the baling chamber and along the path. A second bale of crop material is then formed within the baling chamber, subsequent to forming the first bale and while the wrap system is wrapping the first bale with the wrap material via the wrap system. The second bale is moved along the path rearward of the baling chamber at the first discharge speed while the wrap system is wrapping the first bale with the wrap material via the wrap system. The speed of the first bale is increased from the first discharge speed to a second discharge speed, while maintaining the speed of the second bale at the first discharge speed, to separate the first bale from the second bale along the path. A forward end face of the first bale is then wrapped with the wrap material via the wrap system, after the first bale is separated from the second bale along the path. 
     In one aspect of the disclosure, the method includes positioning the wrap system relative to the path to form a wrap angle. The wrap angle is defined between an orbital plane of the wrap system and the path of the bale. In one embodiment, the wrap angle has a value approximately equal to ninety degrees. In another embodiment, the wrap angle has a value less than ninety degrees. In one example embodiment, the wrap angle is between the range of forty degrees (40°) and eighty degrees (80°). 
     In one aspect of the disclosure, the method includes oscillating the wrap system about a transverse axis as the bale moves along the path and through the open central region of the orbital support. The transverse axis extends perpendicular to the path of the bale. The wrap system oscillates to vary the wrap angle. 
     Accordingly, the baling implement described herein both forms the bale and wraps the bale with the wrap material as the bale is discharged from the baling chute. The orbital support rotates around the bale as the bale is moved through the open central region of the orbital support. As the orbital support rotates around the bale, the wrap material is un-wound from the roll of wrap material disposed on the wrap roller, thereby wrapping the bale. The orbital support may be positioned at the wrap angle relative to the path of the bale so that the end faces of the bale are covered. In addition, the orbital support may be oscillated about the transverse axis to further improve wrap coverage on the end faces of the bale. In order to cover the forward end face of the bale, the discharge speed of the bale is increased to gain separation between the bale and the subsequent bale being formed in the baling chamber, thereby providing space to wrap the forward end face of the bale. 
     The above features and advantages and other features and advantages of the present teachings are readily apparent from the following detailed description of the best modes for carrying out the teachings when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a schematic side view of a crop baling implement showing a wrap system in a deployed position. 
         FIG. 2  is a schematic perspective view of a bale. 
         FIG. 3  is a schematic partial perspective view of the baling implement showing the wrap system in a deployed position. 
         FIG. 4  is a schematic partial side view of the baling implement showing the wrap system in the deployed position. 
         FIG. 5  is a schematic side view of the crop baling implement showing the wrap system in a transport position. 
         FIG. 6A  is a schematic perspective view of a wrap cutter of the wrap system in a retracted position. 
         FIG. 6B  is a schematic perspective view of the wrap cutter in an extended position. 
         FIG. 7  is a schematic side view of the crop baling implement showing a first bale being wrapped and followed by a subsequent second bale. 
         FIG. 8  is a schematic side view of the crop baling implement showing the first bale separated from the second bale. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Those having ordinary skill in the art will recognize that terms such as “above,” “below,” “upward,” “downward,” “top,” “bottom,” etc., are used descriptively for the figures, and do not represent limitations on the scope of the disclosure, as defined by the appended claims. Furthermore, the teachings may be described herein in terms of functional and/or logical block components and/or various processing steps. It should be realized that such block components may be comprised of any number of hardware, software, and/or firmware components configured to perform the specified functions. 
     Terms of degree, such as “substantially” or “approximately” are understood by those of ordinary skill to refer to reasonable ranges outside of the given value, for example, general tolerances associated with manufacturing, assembly, and use of the described embodiments. 
     Referring to the Figures, wherein like numerals indicate like parts throughout the several views, a crop baling implement is generally shown at  20 . The crop baling implement  20  shown in the Figures and described herein is embodied as a large square baler. However, it should be appreciated that that the teachings of this disclosure may be applied to other types and configurations of the crop baling implement  20 . 
     Aspects and/or features of the crop baling implement  20  may be described below with reference to a Cartesian Coordinate system having an X-axis  22 , a Y-axis  24 , and a Z-axis  26 . The X-axis  22  and Z-axis  26  form a generally horizontal plane, generally parallel with a ground surface. The X-axis  22  and the Y-axis  24  form a generally vertical plane that lies on and parallel with a centerline of the crop baling implement  20 . The centerline of the crop baling implement  20  extends between a forward end and a rearward end of the crop baling implement  20 . The Y-axis  24  and the Z-axis  26  form a generally vertical plane that is generally perpendicular to the centerline of the crop baling implement  20 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 1 , and as is understood by those skilled in the art, the crop baling implement  20  includes a frame  28  supporting one or more ground engaging element  30   s , e.g., wheels or tracks. The frame  28  includes and/or supports a baling chamber  32 . The crop baling implement  20  gathers cut crop material and moves the crop material into the baling chamber  32  with a feed system  34 . The baling chamber  32  includes walls that form the crop material into a rectangular shape, i.e., a bale  33 . A plunger (not shown) compresses the crop material into a flake. The process is repeated with each flake adding to a length  42  of the bale  33 . When the bale  33  reaches a desired length  42 , measured along a central longitudinal axis  36  of the bale  33 , a knotter system (not shown) ties a twine around the bale  33  to secure the flakes together and form the bale  33 . 
     The bale  33  of crop material formed by the crop baling implement  20  described herein may be referred to as large square bales. Typically, referring to  FIG. 2 , each bale  33  has a width  38  approximately equal to three or four feet, a height  40  approximately equal to three or four feet, and a length  42  that may vary between approximately four to eight feet. It should be appreciated that the dimensions of the bale  33  formed by the example embodiment of the crop baling implement  20  may vary from the example dimensions described above. The operations of the crop baling implement  20  used to form and tie the bale  33  are known to those skilled in the art, are not pertinent to the teachings of the disclosure, and are therefore not described in detail herein. 
     As shown in  FIG. 2 , the bale  33  formed by the example embodiment of the crop baling implement  20  described herein includes a left side face  44 , a right side face  46 , a top face  48 , a bottom face  50 , a forward end face  52 , and a rearward end face  54 . Each of the left side face  44 , the right side face  46 , the top face  48 , and the bottom face  50  extend along the central longitudinal axis  36  of the bale  33 , and may be referred to as longitudinal faces of the bale  33 . Each of the forward end face  52  and the rearward end face  54  extend transverse to the central longitudinal axis  36  of the bale  33 , and may be referred to as transverse faces of the bale  33 . 
     Certain crops and/or crops having a certain moisture content, e.g., silage, may need to be wrapped with a wrap material  56 , such as but not limited to a solid plastic wrap, to completely enclose the bale  33  in a substantially air tight wrapping. In other embodiments, the bale  33  may be wrapped with a non-solid, net type wrap material  56 . In order to wrap the bales  33  with the wrap material  56 , the crop baling implement  20  is equipped with a wrap system  58 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3 and 4 , the wrap system  58  is configured to wrap the longitudinal faces of the bale  33 , i.e., left side face  44 , the right side face  46 , the top face  48 , and the bottom face  50 , as well as the transverse faces of the bale  33 , i.e., the forward end face  52  and the rearward end face  54 , as the bale  33  is discharged from the baling chamber  32 . 
     The wrap system  58  includes a fixed support  60  attached to the frame  28 . In the example embodiment shown in the Figures, the frame  28  includes a bale  33  chute  62 . The bale  33  chute  62  is attached to a rearward end of the frame  28 , rearward of the baling chamber  32 . The bale  33  chute  62  receives the bale  33  as the bale  33  is discharged from the baling chamber  32 . The bale  33  chute  62  may include rollers and/or slides to facilitate the movement of the bale  33  down the bale  33  chute  62 . The bale  33  chute  62  may be pivotably attached to the frame  28 , to move between an upright position for transport, such as shown in  FIG. 5 , and a lowered position for production, such as shown in  FIGS. 3 and 4 . In the example embodiment shown in the Figures and described herein, the fixed support  60  is attached to the bale  33  chute  62 . As such, the fixed support  60  is disposed rearward of the baling chamber  32 . However, it should be appreciated that the fixed support  60  may be attached to the frame  28  in some other manner and at some other location. 
     The fixed support  60  may be attached to the frame  28  via a pivotal connection  64 . The pivotal connection  64  defines a transverse axis  66  with the fixed support  60  rotatable about the transverse axis  66  relative to the frame  28 . The transverse axis  66  is generally parallel with the Z-axis  26 , and is generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis  68  of the frame  28 . 
     The fixed support  60  includes a structural member formed into an annular or circular shape that encircles or surrounds the bale  33  as the bale  33  is discharged from the baling chamber  32  and onto the bale  33  chute  62 . The fixed support  60  rotatably supports an orbital support  70 . The orbital support  70  is rotatable about a wrap axis  72 , and is moveable about the wrap axis  72  relative to the fixed support  60 . The orbital support  70  defines an open central region  74  and is positioned to receive the bale  33  from the baling chamber  32  and/or the bale  33  chute  62 , and pass the bale  33  through the open central region  74  of the orbital support  70 . The orbital support  70  also includes an annular or circular shape corresponding to that of the fixed support  60 . The orbital support  70  encircles or surrounds the bale  33  as the bale  33  is discharged from the baling chamber  32  and onto the bale  33  chute  62 . 
     As noted above, the fixed support  60  and the orbital support  70  include generally annular or circular structures that are disposed on an orbital plane  76 . The orbital plane  76  on which the fixed support  60  and the orbital support  70  are disposed on is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis  68  of the frame  28 , and is generally parallel with the Z-axis  26 . The wrap axis  72  is disposed at a center of the orbital support  70 , and extends generally along the longitudinal axis  68  of the frame  28 , along the X-axis  22  and perpendicular to the Z-axis  26 . Accordingly, the orbital support  70  rotates about the wrap axis  72  on the orbital plane  76 . 
     The wrap system  58  further includes a plurality of roller assemblies  78  interconnecting the orbital support  70  and the fixed support  60 . The roller assemblies  78  secure the orbital support  70  to the fixed support  60 , and allow rotation of the orbital support  70  relative to the fixed support  60 . As such, the shape of the fixed support  60  generally defines an endless loop forming a path  106  that the orbital support  70  follows as the orbital support  70  moves or rotates about the wrap axis  72  relative to the fixed support  60 . The roller assemblies  78  may be constructed in any manner that secures the orbital support  70  relative to the fixed support  60  and allows rotation therebetween. For example, the roller assemblies  78  may include a bracket that is attached to the fixed support  60 , with a pair of rotatable wheels or discs attached to the bracket on opposing sides of the orbital support  70 . It should be appreciated that the roller assemblies  78  may be constructed differently than described herein. 
     An actuator  80  may interconnect the frame  28  and the fixed support  60 . The actuator  80  is operable to rotate the fixed support  60  about the transverse axis  66 . It should be appreciated that the orbital support  70 , and the orbital plane  76  move with the fixed support  60  as the fixed support  60  rotates about the transverse axis  66 . The actuator  80  may include any device capable of rotating the fixed support  60  relative to the frame  28 . For example, the actuator  80  may include, but is not limited to, a linear actuator  80  operable to extend and retract to rotate the fixed support  60  about the transverse axis  66 . In one example, the actuator  80  may include one or more hydraulic cylinders operable to extend and retract. In another embodiment, the actuator  80  may include one or more electrically operated linear actuators. While the actuator  80  is shown in the Figures and described herein as including a linear actuator, it should be appreciated that the actuator  80  may be configured differently and may not include a linear actuator. 
     The wrap system  58  may further include a drive  82 . The drive  82  may be coupled to the orbital support  70  and operable to rotate the orbital support  70  about the wrap axis  72 . The drive  82  may be configured in any manner capable of rotating the orbital support  70  about the wrap axis  72  and relative to the fixed support  60 . For example, the drive  82  may include a motor generating a torque, that is transferred to the orbital support  70  to cause the orbital support  70  to rotate. The motor may include, but is not limited to, an electric motor, a hydraulic motor, a pneumatic motor, an internal combustion engine, or some other similar device. The motor may be coupled to the orbital support  70  in any suitable manner. For example, the motor may be coupled to the orbital support  70  via a gear train. In another embodiment, an output of the motor is attached to a wheel  84 , which is engaged in frictional contact with the orbital support  70 . Rotation of the wheel  84  causes the orbital support  70  to rotate. 
     At least one wrap roller  86  is attached to and moveable with the orbital support  70 . The wrap roller  86  is configured to support a roll of the wrap material  56  thereon, and allow the wrap material  56  to un-wind from the roll of wrap material  56  as the orbital support  70  rotates about the wrap axis  72 . The wrap roller  86  may include, but is not limited to, an elongated post or tube or some other similar device. The wrap roller  86  is moveable with the orbital support  70  about the bale  33  as the bale  33  moves through the open central region  74  of the orbital support  70  to wind the wrap material  56  around the bale  33  as the bale  33  moves therethrough. 
     As shown in  FIG. 3 , a wrap cutter  88  is attached to and moveable with the orbital support  70 . The wrap cutter  88  is disposed adjacent to the wrap roller  86 . The wrap cutter  88  is operable to secure and cut the wrap material  56  dispensed from the wrap roller  86 . In the example embodiment shown in the Figures and described herein, each wrap roller  86  includes a respective wrap cutter  88  positioned immediately adjacent thereto. As such, the example embodiment shown in the Figures includes four wrap rollers  86 , with each having a respective wrap cutter  88 . 
     The wrap cutter  88  may be configured in any suitable manner capable of securing and cutting the wrap material  56 , and then securing the wrap material  56  until the next bale  33  wrapping cycle is commenced. For example, referring to  FIGS. 6A and 6B , wrap cutter  88  includes a base  90  that extends along a cutter axis  92 . An extension sleeve  94  is slideably supported by the base  90  for movement along the cutter axis  92 . An actuator  96 , such as but not limited to a hydraulic cylinder is coupled to the extension sleeve  94  and operable to extend and retract the extension sleeve  94 . A moveable engaging fixture  98  is disposed at a distal end of the extension sleeve  94 , and is moveable with the extension sleeve  94 . A fixed engaging fixture  100  is attached to the base  90 . During operation, the moveable engaging fixture  98  grasps the wrap material  56  as the extension sleeve  94  is retracted. The wrap material  56  is secured between the moveable engaging fixture  98  and the fixed engaging fixture  100  when the extension sleeve  94  is in a fully retracted position. Additionally, movement of the extension sleeve  94  into the fully retracted position moves the wrap material  56  across a cutting knife  102 , thereby cutting the wrap material  56 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3 and 4 , a tray  104  is attached to the frame  28  and disposed rearward of the orbital support  70 . In the example embodiment shown in the Figures and described herein, the tray  104  is attached to the fixed support  60 , which connects the tray  104  to the frame  28 . The tray  104  is positioned to receive the bale  33  as the bale  33  passes through the open central region  74  of the orbital support  70 . Accordingly, the bale  33  is discharged from the baling chamber  32  onto the bale  33  chute  62 , moves on the bale  33  chute  62  generally along the X-axis  22  and through the open central region  74  of the orbital support  70 , and then onto the tray  104 . The bale  33  may then be moved on the tray  104  and deposited on the ground. The tray  104  may be configured in any manner capable of supporting the bale  33  as the bale  33  moves from the bale  33  chute  62  to the tray  104 . Additionally, the tray  104  may be rotatably attached to the fixed support  60  and fold-up for transport, such as shown in  FIG. 5 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1, and 3-4 , the bale  33  follows a path  106  or route while moving through the open central region  74  of the orbital support  70 . The path  106  of the bale  33  is generally along the X-axis  22 , and is parallel with the bale  33  chute  62  and the tray  104 . As noted above, the orbital support  70  is positioned to define the orbital plane  76 . The orbital plane  76  intersects the path  106  of the bale  33  and forms an orbital angle  108  therebetween relative to the path  106  of the bale  33 . The orbital angle  108  is defined on a plane defined by the X-axis  22  and the Y-axis  24 . The orbital angle  108  is variable with rotation of the fixed support  60  about the transverse axis  66 . As such, as the fixed support  60  is rotated about the transverse axis  66 , the orbital support  70  and the orbital plane  76  also rotate about the transverse axis  66 . As the orbital plane  76  changes position relative to the path  106  of the bale  33 , the orbital angle  108  changes accordingly. In one embodiment, the orbital angle  108  may be approximately equal to ninety degrees (90°). In another embodiment, the orbital angle  108  is less than ninety degrees (90°). For example, in one embodiment, the orbital angle  108  is between the range of forty degrees (40°) and eighty degrees (80°). In another embodiment, the orbital angle  108  is greater than ninety degrees (90°). For example, in one embodiment, the orbital angle  108  is between the range of one hundred degrees (100°) and one hundred forty degrees (140°). 
     In another embodiment, the wrap system  58  may be rotated and/or oscillated laterally, i.e., left and right about the Y-axis  24 , such that an angle  116  (shown in  FIG. 3 ) between the transverse axis  66  and the longitudinal axis  68  of the frame  28  is variable. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 7 and 8 , a method of wrapping the bale  33  of crop material with the wrap material  56  is also provided. The method includes positioning the wrap system  58  relative to the path  106  to form the wrap angle between the orbital plane  76  of the orbital support  70  and the path  106 . The wrap system  58  is positioned so that the wrap angle has a value less than ninety degrees. For example, the wrap system  58  may be positioned so that the wrap angle is between the range of forty degrees (40°) and eighty degrees (80°). 
     Once the wrap system  58  is positioned to form the desired wrap angle, a first bale  110  of crop material is formed within the baling chamber  32  of the crop baling implement  20 . The manner in which the first bale  110  is formed is known to those skilled in the art, and is therefore not described in detail herein. As the first bale  110  is formed, the first bale  110  moves along the path  106  rearward of the baling chamber  32  at a first discharge speed. It should be appreciated that the first discharge speed is relative to the crop baling implement  20 , and more specifically, to the bale chute  62 . 
     As the rearward end face  54  of the first bale  110  nears or passes through open central region  74  of the orbital support  70 , the drive  82  begins to rotate the orbital support  70  about the wrap axis  72 , thereby moving the wrap roller  86   s  around the periphery of the bale  33 . As such, the first bale  110  is wrapped with the wrap material  56  via a wrap system  58  as the first bale  110  is moved along the path  106  at the first discharge speed. 
     In order to completely cover the rearward end face  54  of the bale  33  with the wrap material  56 , it may be necessary to oscillate the wrap system  58  about the transverse axis  66  to vary the wrap angle as the rearward end face  54  passes through the orbital plane  76  of the orbital support  70 . The wrap system  58  may be oscillated by repeatedly extending and retracting the actuator  80 . Once the rearward end face  54  of the bale  33  is covered, the oscillation of the orbital support  70  may be stopped, and the orbital support  70  once again positioned to define the desired orbital angle  108 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 7 , during normal operation of the crop baling implement  20 , after the first bale  110  is formed, a second bale  112  of crop material is subsequently formed. The second bale  112  is formed within the baling chamber  32 , subsequent to forming the first bale  110  and while the wrap system  58  is wrapping the rearward end of the first bale  110  with the wrap material  56 . The second bale  112  is moved along the path  106  of the bale  33  rearward of the baling chamber  32  at the first discharge speed while the wrap system  58  is wrapping the first bale  110  with the wrap material  56 . With both the first bale  110  and the second bale  112  moving at the first discharge speed, the second bale  112  may push out the first bale  110 , and/or be disposed very near the first bale  110 . As such, as shown in  FIG. 7 , the rearward end face  54  of the second bale  112  may be disposed in contact with or very near the forward end face  52  of the first bale  110 . 
     In order to separate the first bale  110  from the second bale  112  along the path  106  so that the wrap system  58  may wind the wrap material  56  around the forward end face  52  of the first bale  110 , without interference from the rearward end face  54  of the second bale  112 , the speed of the first bale  110  may be increased from the first discharge speed to a second discharge speed, while maintaining the speed of the second bale  112  at the first discharge speed. It should be appreciated that the second discharge speed is relative to the crop baling implement  20 , and more specifically, to the bale chute  62 . By doing so, the first bale  110  will move along the path  106  faster than the second bale  112 , thereby providing separation  114  between the first bale  110  and the second bale  112 , such as shown in  FIG. 8 . At the same time that the speed of the first bale  110  is increased to the second discharge speed, the rotational speed of the orbital support  70  may be changed accordingly, in order to maintain the same wrap material  56  coverage over the first bale  110 . 
     In order to accelerate the first bale  110  relative to the second bale  112 , the crop baling implement  20  may be equipped with an active bale discharger. The active bale discharger may include, but is not limited to, a mover that is operable to actively move the bale  33  along the bale  33  chute  62  and/or the tray  104 . For example, the move may include, but is not limited to, a push bar, a drive wheel, a chain drive, or some other similar device capable of moving the first bale  110  at a faster speed than the second bale  112 . 
     After the first bale  110  is separated from the second bale  112  along the path  106 , the wrap system  58  may wrap the forward end face  52  of the first bale  110  with the wrap material  56  by rotating the orbital support  70  around the first bale  110 . Once again, the fixed support  60  may be oscillated about the transverse axis  66  to ensure that the entire forward end face  52  of the first bale  110  is covered with the wrap material  56 . The wrap cutter  88  may then be engaged to grasp, secure, and cut the wrap material  56 . After which, the first bale  110  may be deposited on the ground, and the process repeated again. 
     The detailed description and the drawings or figures are supportive and descriptive of the disclosure, but the scope of the disclosure is defined solely by the claims. While some of the best modes and other embodiments for carrying out the claimed teachings have been described in detail, various alternative designs and embodiments exist for practicing the disclosure defined in the appended claims.