Patent ID: 8776679

Claim:
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: opening the tailgate while maintaining the hydraulic flow rate at a normal level; when the tailgate is approaching a near-opened position, proportionately decreasing the hydraulic flow rate from the normal level to a reduced rate; when the tailgate reaches a calibrated top position, closing the tailgate while maintaining the hydraulic flow rate at a normal level; and when the tailgate is approaching a near-closed position, proportionately decreasing the hydraulic flow rate from the normal level to a nominal level; wherein the timing sequence is based on a calibration of a cycle timing of the tailgate.