Patent Description:
A baler implement gathers crop material and forms the crop material into a baler. The baler implement may be configured as a round baler, which forms the bale into a bale having a cylindrical shape. The baler implement may include a wrap system that is operable to wrap or encircle the bale with a wrap material. The wrap material generally may be supplied on a roll, which is loaded into the wrap system.

The baler implement may include a roll lift system for lifting the roll of the wrap material into the wrap system. The lift system may include a hanger attached to a lift line, with the lift line attached to a line actuator for raising and lowering the hanger. When not in use, the hanger must be stored. Due to the height of the wrap system, the hanger may be positioned at a height above ground that is difficult for some users to reach, thereby making it difficult for these users to attach and/or detach the hanger. <CIT>, <CIT>, <CIT> or <CIT> disclose lifting devices or lifting systems for films or nets.

A lift system for loading a roll of wrap material into a wrap system of a baler implement in accordance with claim <NUM> is suggested to overcome the above-mentioned drawbacks. The lift system includes a line actuator that is configured for attachment to a structure of the baler implement. A hanger includes a hanger body having a first planar side and an opposing second planar side. The hanger body defines a first aperture extending through the hanger body, between the first planar side and the second planar side. The first aperture is positioned such that a center of gravity of the hanger body is located within the first aperture. A lift line includes an upper end portion that is secured to the line actuator. The lift line is retractable into the line actuator in response to movement of the line actuator in a first direction. The lift line is extendable out of the line actuator in response to movement of the line actuator in a second direction. The lift line includes a lower end portion supporting the hanger. The lower end portion of the lift line passes through the first aperture such that the lift line applies a lift force to the hanger body at the center of gravity of the hanger body.

The line actuator may raise the hanger to a storage position in which the lift line is fully retracted and the hanger is brought into engagement with structure of the baler implement. Because the lift line applies the lift force at the center of gravity of the hanger body, the hanger will naturally come to rest against the structure with one of the first planar side or the second planar side of the hanger body flat against the structure, thereby securing the hanger tightly against the structure for storage. Tension of the lift line maintains the hanger in storage position. Because the hanger rests flat against the structure, and is tensioned against the structure by the lift line, the hanger may remain stationary in the storage position. As such, the lift system described herein provides for storage of the hanger without the user having to reattach the hanger from the lift line and/or detach the hanger from the lift line before or after use.

In one aspect of the invention, the lift line includes a central portion disposed between the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the lift line. A connection secures the lower end portion to the central portion thereby forming a loop portion of the lift line, which supports the hanger. In one aspect of the disclosure, the loop portion of the lift line passes through the first aperture.

In one aspect of the invention, the connection may include one of a sewn connection or a mechanical fastener. In one implementation, the connection includes a tri-glide fastener. However, it should be appreciated that the connection may include other types of mechanical fasteners not mentioned or described herein.

In one aspect of the invention, the hanger body defines a second aperture extending through the hanger body, between the first planar side and the second planar side. The hanger body includes an upper edge and an opposing lower edge. The second aperture is positioned vertically below the center of gravity when the hanger body is arranged in an upright position. The upright position is defined as an orientation of the hanger body in which the first planar side and the second planar side are vertical, with the upper edge of the hanger body disposed above the lower edge of the hanger body. As such, the second aperture is positioned vertically below the first aperture when the hanger body is arranged with the first planar side and the second planar side vertical and with the upper edge vertically above the lower edge.

In one aspect of the invention, the lift line follows a lashing path to secure the hanger to the lift line. In one implementation, following in sequence from the central portion of the lift line toward the lower end portion of the lift line, the lashing path passes the lift line from the first planar side to the second planar side through the first aperture, positions the lift line adjacent the second planar side between the first aperture and the second aperture, passes the lift line from the second planar side to the first planar side through the second aperture, positions the lift line adjacent the first planar side between the second aperture and the lower edge of the hanger body, wraps the lift line from the first planar side around the lower edge of the hanger body to the second planar side, positions the lift line on the second planar side of the hanger body between the lower edge of the hanger body and the first aperture, and passes the lift line from the second planar side to the first planar side through the first aperture, whereby the connection may secure the lower end portion of the lift line to the central portion of the lift line.

In one aspect of the invention, the hanger body may define a third aperture extending through the hanger body, between the first planar side and the second planar side. The third aperture is positioned vertically above the center of gravity when the hanger body is arranged in the upright position. The third aperture may be used for an alternative lashing path of the lift line if desired.

In one aspect of the disclosure, the lift line may include one of, but is not limited to, a generally circular cross-sectional shape or a generally flat cross sectional shape. For example, in one implementation, the lift line may include a substantially flat strap of nylon webbing material.

In one aspect of the invention, the first aperture may include a shape corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the lift line. For example, in one implementation, if the lift line includes a substantially flat or rectangular cross-sectional shape, then the first aperture may include an elongated slot having a long axis extending parallel with a long dimension of the hanger, and shaped to correspond to the generally rectangular cross-sectional shape of the lift line. Similarly, the second aperture may include a shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of the lift line and identical to the shape of the first aperture.

In one aspect of the invention, the hanger body includes an upper edge and an opposing lower edge each extending between a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end of the hanger body. The upper edge of the hanger body defines a first pocket disposed proximate the first longitudinal end of the hanger body. The upper edge of the hanger body defines a second pocket disposed proximate the second longitudinal end of the hanger body. In one aspect of the disclosure, each of the first pocket and the second pocket may be shaped to receive a respective lifting band of the roll of wrap material therein.

In one aspect of the invention, the first pocket may be shaped to include sides extending vertically when the hanger is arranged in the upright position to capture a respective lifting band of the roll of wrap material therebetween, such that the lifting band is restricted against lateral movement off the first longitudinal end of the hanger. Similarly, the second pocket may be shaped to include sides extending vertically when the hanger is arranged in the upright position to capture a respective lifting band of the roll of wrap material therebetween, such that the lifting band is restricted against lateral movement off the second longitudinal end of the hanger.

In one aspect of the invention, each of the first pocket and the second pocket may include an opening defining an opening width along the upper edge of the hanger. Each of the first pocket and the second pocket may include an interior for securing the respective lifting band therein, wherein the interior of each of the first pocket and the second pocket defines an interior width along the upper edge of the hanger. In one implementation the opening width is less than the interior width.

In one aspect of the invention, the first pocket may include a respective outer lip partially covering an outer edge of the first pocket, and a respective inner lip partially covering an inner edge of the first pocket. Similarly, the second pocket may include a respective outer lip partially covering an outer edge of the second pocket, and a respective inner lip partially covering an inner edge of the second pocket.

In one aspect of the invention, the first pocket and the second pocket are spaced equidistant from the center of gravity of the hanger body along a long dimension and/or a central longitudinal axis of the hanger body.

In one aspect of the invention, the first pocket and the second pocket each include a respective engagement surface positioned vertically below the first aperture, i.e., vertically below the center of gravity when the hanger is level, when the hanger body is arranged in the upright position with the upper edge positioned vertically above the lower edge.

The invention also relates to a baler implement comprising a lift system.

Referring to the Figures, wherein like numerals indicate like parts throughout the several views, a baler implement is generally shown at <NUM>. In the example implementation shown in the figures and described herein, the baler implement <NUM> is configured to produce a bale having a cylindrical shape, and may be referred to as a round baler. However, it should be appreciated that the baler implement <NUM> may be configured differently than described herein, and that the teachings of the disclosure may apply to implements other than the round baler described herein.

The baler implement <NUM> accumulates cut crop material, and forms the accumulated crop material into a bale. In the example implementation described herein, the bale has a cylindrical shape, and may be referred to as a round bale. Generally, the baler implement <NUM> accumulates the crop material in a bale forming chamber, wherein the baler implement <NUM> forms the crop material into the round bale. The manner, process, and/or features used to form the crop material into the round bale in the bale forming chamber are known to those skilled in the art, are not pertinent to the teachings of this disclosure, and are therefore not described in detail herein.

Referring to <FIG> and <FIG>, the baler implement <NUM> includes an implement body <NUM>. The implement body <NUM> may include one or more panels that form an exterior surface of the baler implement <NUM>, as well as the frame and other support members that support the panels and other components of the baler implement <NUM>. The baler implement <NUM> includes a wrap system <NUM> that is attached to the implement body <NUM>. The wrap system <NUM> includes a roll of wrap material <NUM> that is supported relative to the implement body <NUM> in an installed position <NUM>.

The roll of wrap material <NUM> includes a width that is substantially equal to, or perhaps slightly larger than, a height (or length) of the round bale. The wrap material may include a film, mesh, net, or other material suitable for wrapping around a circumference of the round bale to secure the shape and/or form of the round bale, and/or to protect the round bale from moisture intrusion. For example, the wrap material may include, but is not limited to, a net or a plastic film that is wound around the circumference of the round bale.

The wrap system <NUM> is configured for wrapping the wrap material around the formed round bale in the bale forming chamber of the baler implement <NUM>. As such, the wrap system <NUM> un-winds the wrap material from the roll of wrap material <NUM> and feeds the wrap material into the bale forming chamber, where the wrap material is wound around the circumference of the round bale. The specific manner in which the wrap system <NUM> un-winds the wrap material, feeds the wrap material into the bale forming chamber, and wraps the wrap material around the round bale within the bale forming chamber is not pertinent to the teachings of this disclosure, are known to those skilled in the art, and are therefore not described in detail herein.

Referring to <FIG> and <FIG>, a cover <NUM> is moveably attached to the implement body <NUM>. The cover <NUM> is moveable between a closed position, shown in <FIG>, and an open position, shown in <FIG>. When the cover <NUM> is disposed in the open position, the cover <NUM> provides access to the wrap system <NUM> from an exterior location of the baler implement <NUM>. The exterior location may include, for example, a location an operator may stand when loading the roll of wrap material <NUM> into the wrap system <NUM>, or otherwise servicing the wrap system <NUM>. When the cover <NUM> is disposed in the closed position, the cover <NUM> encloses the wrap system <NUM> from the exterior location. As such, when the cover <NUM> is in the closed position, the implement body <NUM> and the cover <NUM> cooperate to form a wrap chamber therebetween, wherein the roll of the wrap material is positioned when in the installed position <NUM>. With the cover <NUM> in the closed position, the wrap chamber is generally closed or sealed to prevent or limit dust, dirt, debris, and moisture from contacting the wrap system <NUM>, including the roll of wrap material <NUM>.

The exemplary implementation of the baler implement <NUM> includes the cover <NUM> rotatable about a horizontal axis, such that the cover <NUM> moves in an upward and/or downward motion relative to the implement body <NUM>, whereby the cover <NUM> is positioned vertically above the wrap system <NUM> when disposed in the open position. However, it should be appreciated that in other embodiments, the cover <NUM> may rotate about a vertical axis, such that the cover <NUM> moves in a side-to-side motion, whereby the cover <NUM> is positioned to a side of the baler implement <NUM> when positioned in the open position.

Referring to <FIG> and <FIG>, the baler implement <NUM> further includes a lift system <NUM>. The lift system <NUM> is operable to raise the roll of wrap material <NUM>, relative to the implement body <NUM>, into the installed position <NUM>. The lift system <NUM> is attached to one of the implement body <NUM> and the cover <NUM>. When the cover <NUM> is disposed in the closed position, such as shown in <FIG>, the lift system <NUM> is concealed between the implement body <NUM> and the cover <NUM>, within the wrap chamber. The lift system <NUM> may be accessed by moving the cover <NUM> into the open position, such as shown in <FIG>. In the exemplary embodiment shown in the Figures and described herein, when the cover <NUM> is disposed in the open position, the lift system <NUM> is positioned below the cover <NUM>. However, as noted above, if the cover <NUM> moves to the side when opened, then the lift system <NUM> would not be positioned below the cover <NUM>.

The lift system <NUM> includes a lift location, or a lift point. The lift location is the location from which a vertical force is applied to one or more components of the baler implement <NUM> in order to raise the roll of wrap material <NUM>. When the cover <NUM> is disposed in the open position, the lift location is positionable at an elevation disposed above the installed position <NUM> of the roll of wrap material <NUM>. The lift location is located vertically above the installed position <NUM> of the roll of wrap material <NUM> so that the roll may be fully lifted into the installed position <NUM>.

Referring to <FIG>, the lift system <NUM> may include a line actuator <NUM> having a lift line <NUM>. The lift line <NUM> extends from the lift location downward for engagement with the roll of wrap material <NUM>. The lift line <NUM> may include, but is not limited to, a cable, a rope, a chain, a strap, etc. The lift line <NUM> includes or is attached to a hanger <NUM> for engaging lifting bands <NUM> associated with the roll of wrap material <NUM>.

The line actuator <NUM> may include a mechanism capable of retracting and extending the lift line <NUM> in order to raise and lower the roll of wrap material <NUM>. For example, the line actuator <NUM> may include a winding device having a rotatable member that is rotatable about an axis, and that is capable of winding and unwinding the lift line <NUM> in order to raise and lower the roll of wrap material <NUM>. For example, the line actuator <NUM> may include, but is not limited to, an electrically driven winch or a manually operated winch that winds and unwinds the lift line <NUM> to raise and lower the roll. It should be appreciated that the lift system <NUM> may include a device other than the exemplary embodiments of the line actuator <NUM> described herein for raising the roll of wrap material <NUM>.

In some embodiments, the lift system <NUM> may include a lift structure <NUM>. In one implementation, the lift structure <NUM> may be directly attached to the cover <NUM> to define the lift location, such as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. In other embodiments, the lift structure <NUM> may be attached to other structural components of the implement body <NUM>.

The example implementation of the lift system <NUM> includes the line actuator <NUM> directly attached to the lift structure <NUM>, which is in turn attached to the cover <NUM>. The line actuator <NUM> may be extended to lower the lift line <NUM> for attachment to the roll of wrap material <NUM> at a lower elevation. Once the lift line <NUM> is attached to the roll of wrap material <NUM>, the line actuator <NUM> may be retracted, e.g., wound, to raise the roll of wrap material <NUM> into the installed position <NUM> in the wrap system <NUM>.

Referring to <FIG>, the hanger <NUM> includes a hanger body <NUM>. In the example implementation described herein, the hanger body <NUM> is a generally planar structure. The hanger body <NUM> extends along a central longitudinal axis <NUM> between a first longitudinal end <NUM> and a second longitudinal end <NUM>. The hanger body <NUM> includes an upper edge <NUM> and a lower edge <NUM> both extending between the first longitudinal end <NUM> and the second longitudinal end <NUM>. The first longitudinal end <NUM>, the second longitudinal end <NUM>, the upper edge <NUM>, and the lower edge <NUM>, all exhibit a thickness <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM>. The hanger body <NUM> further includes a first planar side <NUM> and an opposing second planar side <NUM>. The first planar side <NUM> and the second planar side <NUM> extend longitudinal along the central longitudinal axis <NUM> between the first longitudinal end <NUM> and the second longitudinal end <NUM>. The first planar side <NUM> and the second planar side <NUM> also extend laterally between the upper edge <NUM> and the lower edge <NUM>.

The hanger body <NUM> defines a first aperture <NUM>. The first aperture <NUM> extends through the hanger body <NUM>, between the first planar side <NUM> and the second planar side <NUM>. The first aperture <NUM> is positioned such that a center of gravity <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM> is located within the first aperture <NUM>.

The hanger body <NUM> further defines a second aperture <NUM>. The second aperture <NUM> extends through the hanger body <NUM>, between the first planar side <NUM> and the second planar side <NUM>. The second aperture <NUM> is positioned vertically below the first aperture <NUM> and below the center of gravity <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM> when the hanger body <NUM> is arranged in an upright position. The upright position is defined as an orientation of the hanger body <NUM> in which the first planar side <NUM> and the second planar side <NUM> are vertical, with the upper edge <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM> disposed above the lower edge <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM>. As such, the second aperture <NUM> is positioned vertically below the first aperture <NUM> when the hanger body <NUM> is arranged with the first planar side <NUM> and the second planar side <NUM> vertical and with the upper edge <NUM> vertically above the lower edge <NUM>.

The lift line <NUM> has an upper end portion <NUM>, a lower end portion <NUM>, and a central portion <NUM>. The upper end portion <NUM> is secured to the line actuator <NUM>. In one implementation, the upper end portion <NUM> is secured to the rotatable member of the line actuator <NUM>. The lift line <NUM> is retractable into the line actuator <NUM> in response to movement of the line actuator <NUM> in a first direction, e.g., rotation of the rotatable member in a first rotational direction. The lift line <NUM> is extendable out of the line actuator <NUM> in response to movement of the line actuator <NUM> in a second direction, e.g., rotation of the rotatable member in a second rotational direction.

The lower end portion <NUM> of the lift line <NUM> is attached to and/or supports the hanger <NUM>. The lower end portion <NUM> of the lift line <NUM> passes through the first aperture <NUM> such that the lift line <NUM> applies a lift force to the hanger body <NUM> at the first aperture <NUM>, i.e., at the center of gravity <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM>.

The central portion <NUM> of the lift line <NUM> is disposed between the upper end portion <NUM> and the lower end portion <NUM> of the lift line <NUM>. The lift line <NUM> may further include a connection <NUM> securing the lower end portion <NUM> to the central portion <NUM>, thereby forming a loop portion <NUM> of the lift line <NUM>. The hanger <NUM> may be supported by the loop portion <NUM> of the lift line <NUM>.

The connection <NUM> between the lower end portion <NUM> and the central portion <NUM> of the lift line <NUM> may include, but is not limited to, one of a sewn connection <NUM> or a mechanical fastener <NUM>. If the connection <NUM> is made via a mechanical fastener <NUM>, the connection <NUM> may include, but is not limited to, a tri-glide fastener, a D-ring, buckle, cam lock, or some other type of fastener capable of securing strap or cable.

The lift line <NUM> may include, but is not limited to, a generally rectangular cross-sectional shape, or a generally circular cross-sectional shape. The first aperture <NUM> and the second aperture <NUM> are sized and shaped to correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the lift line <NUM>. In the example implementation shown in the Figures, the lift line <NUM> is implemented as a substantially flat strap, such as but not limited to flexible nylon strap, having a generally rectangular cross-sectional shape. The first aperture <NUM> and the second aperture <NUM> are shaped to correspond with the generally rectangular cross-sectional shape of the strap. As such, the first aperture <NUM> and the second aperture <NUM> are each implemented as elongated slots having a shape and size to match the generally rectangular cross-sectional shape of the lift line <NUM>, and having a long axis <NUM> extending parallel with the central longitudinal axis <NUM> and/or the long dimension of the hanger body <NUM>.

As described above, the lower end portion <NUM> of the lift line <NUM> may be secured to the central portion <NUM> of the lift line <NUM> to form the loop portion <NUM> of the lift line <NUM>. In the example implementation described herein, the loop portion <NUM> of the lift line <NUM> passes through the first aperture <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, the lift line <NUM> follows a lashing path <NUM> to secure the hanger <NUM> to the lift line <NUM>. In one implementation, following in sequence from the central portion <NUM> of the lift line <NUM> toward the lower end portion <NUM> of the lift line <NUM>, the lashing path <NUM> passes the lift line <NUM> from the first planar side <NUM> to the second planar side <NUM> through the first aperture <NUM>, positions the lift line <NUM> adjacent the second planar side <NUM> between the first aperture <NUM> and the second aperture <NUM>, passes the lift line <NUM> from the second planar side <NUM> to the first planar side <NUM> through the second aperture <NUM>, positions the lift line <NUM> adjacent the first planar side <NUM> between the second aperture <NUM> and the lower edge <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM>, wraps the lift line <NUM> from the first planar side <NUM> around the lower edge <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM> to the second planar side <NUM>, positions the lift line <NUM> adjacent the second planar side <NUM> between the lower edge <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM> and the first aperture <NUM>, and passes the lift line <NUM> from the second planar side <NUM> to the first planar side <NUM> through the first aperture <NUM>, whereby the lower end portion <NUM> of the lift line <NUM> may be attached to the central portion <NUM> of the lift line <NUM> on the first planar side <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM>.

Following the lashing path <NUM> described above, the lift line <NUM> applies the lifting force to the hanger body <NUM> at the first aperture <NUM>, i.e., the center of gravity <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM>, from the first planar side <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM>. This configuration enables the hanger <NUM> to be drawn up snugly against the lift structure <NUM> and held with the first planar side <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM> resting flat against the lift structure <NUM> when the lift line <NUM> is retracted into the line actuator <NUM>, such as shown in <FIG> and in phantom in <FIG>. Accordingly, the hanger <NUM> may be conveniently stored tight against the lift structure <NUM> when not in use, and held in place via tension in the lift line <NUM> applied via the line actuator <NUM>. It should be appreciated that the lashing path <NUM> described above may be reversed to position the second planar side <NUM> of the hanger <NUM> against the lift structure <NUM>.

The hanger body <NUM> may further define a third aperture <NUM>. The third aperture <NUM> extends through the hanger body <NUM> between the first planar side <NUM> and the second planar side <NUM>. The third aperture <NUM> is positioned vertically above the center of gravity <NUM> when the hanger body <NUM> is arranged in an upright position. The third aperture <NUM> permits the lift line <NUM> to be routed using an alternative configuration if desired.

Referring to <FIG> and <FIG>, the upper edge <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM> defines a first pocket <NUM> disposed proximate the first longitudinal end <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM>, and a second pocket <NUM> disposed proximate the second longitudinal end <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM>. The first pocket <NUM> and the second pocket <NUM> are spaced equidistant from the center of gravity <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM>, along the central longitudinal axis <NUM> of the hanger body <NUM>. Each of the first pocket <NUM> and the second pocket <NUM> are shaped to receive a respective lifting band <NUM> of the roll of wrap material <NUM> therein for raising the roll of the wrap material.

In one aspect of the disclosure, the first pocket <NUM> and the second pocket <NUM> may each include a respective engagement surface <NUM> that is positioned vertically below the first aperture <NUM> when the hanger body <NUM> is arranged in the upright position, with the upper edge <NUM> positioned vertically above the lower edge <NUM>. When lifting the roll of wrap material <NUM>, the combined center of gravity <NUM> of the hanger <NUM> and the roll of wrap material <NUM> is below the first aperture <NUM>. This configuration, in which the engagement surface <NUM> are positioned below the first aperture <NUM>, causes the hanger <NUM> to rotate into the upright position while raising the roll of the wrap material. When the roll is removed, the center of gravity <NUM> of the hanger <NUM> aligns with the first aperture <NUM>, thereby enabling the hanger <NUM> to lay flat such that the hanger <NUM> may be positioned flat against the lift structure <NUM> when raised into the storage position.

The first pocket <NUM> may be shaped to include pocket sides <NUM> extending vertically when the hanger <NUM> is arranged in the upright position to capture its respective lifting band <NUM> of the roll of wrap material <NUM> therebetween, such that the lifting band <NUM> is restricted against lateral movement off the first longitudinal end <NUM> of the hanger <NUM>. Similarly, the second pocket <NUM> may be shaped to include pocket sides <NUM> extending vertically when the hanger <NUM> is arranged in the upright position to capture a respective lifting band <NUM> of the roll of wrap material <NUM> therebetween, such that the lifting band <NUM> is restricted against lateral movement off the second longitudinal end <NUM> of the hanger <NUM>.

In one aspect of the disclosure, each of the first pocket <NUM> and the second pocket <NUM> includes an opening <NUM> defining an opening width <NUM> along the upper edge <NUM> of the hanger <NUM>. Each of the first pocket <NUM> and the second pocket <NUM> include an interior <NUM> for securing the respective lifting band <NUM> therein. The interior <NUM> of each of the first pocket <NUM> and the second pocket <NUM> defines an interior width <NUM> along the upper edge <NUM> of the hanger <NUM>. The opening width <NUM> may be less than the interior width <NUM> to restrict the lifting bands <NUM> from dislodging from the interior <NUM> of the first pocket <NUM> and the second pocket <NUM> respectively.

In one aspect of the disclosure, the first pocket <NUM> may include a respective outer lip <NUM> partially covering an outer edge <NUM> of the first pocket <NUM>, and a respective inner lip <NUM> partially covering an inner edge <NUM> of the first pocket <NUM>. The inner lip <NUM> and the outer lip <NUM> of the first pocket <NUM> operate to capture the respective lifting band <NUM> therein to prevent the lifting band <NUM> from dislodging from the first pocket <NUM>. Similarly, the second pocket <NUM> may include a respective outer lip <NUM> partially covering an outer edge <NUM> of the second pocket <NUM> and a respective inner lip <NUM> partially covering an inner edge <NUM> of the second pocket <NUM>. The inner lip <NUM> and the outer lip <NUM> of the second pocket <NUM> operate to capture the respective lifting band <NUM> therein to prevent the lifting band <NUM> from dislodging from the second pocket <NUM>.

The exemplary implementation of the baler implement <NUM> shown in the Figures and described herein shows the wrap system <NUM> and the lift system <NUM> located at the rearward end of the baler implement <NUM>. However, it should be appreciated that the teachings of this disclosure may be applied to implementations of the baler implement <NUM> in which the wrap system <NUM>, the lift system <NUM> and the cover <NUM> are located at the forward end of the baler implement <NUM>.

Claim 1:
A lift system for loading a roll of wrap material (<NUM>) into a wrap system (<NUM>) of a baler implement (<NUM>), the lift system (<NUM>) comprising:
a line actuator (<NUM>) configured for attachment to a structure of the baler implement (<NUM>);
a hanger (<NUM>) including a hanger body (<NUM>) having a first planar side and an opposing second planar side, wherein the hanger body (<NUM>) defines a first aperture (<NUM>) extending through the hanger body (<NUM>) between the first planar side and the second planar side,;
a lift line (<NUM>) having an upper end portion secured to the line actuator (<NUM>), wherein the lift line (<NUM>) is retractable into the line actuator (<NUM>) in response to movement of the line actuator (<NUM>) in a first direction, and wherein the lift line (<NUM>) is extendable out of the line actuator (<NUM>) in response to movement of the line actuator (<NUM>) in a second direction;
wherein the lift line (<NUM>) includes a lower end portion supporting the hanger (<NUM>), with the lower end portion of the lift line (<NUM>) passing through the first aperture (<NUM>), characterized in that, the first aperture (<NUM>) positioned such that a center of gravity (<NUM>) of the hanger body (<NUM>) is located within the first aperture (<NUM>), such that the lift line (<NUM>) applies a lift force to the hanger body (<NUM>) at the center of gravity (<NUM>) of the hanger body (<NUM>).