Abstract:
A round baler is provided which comprises a bale chamber which is expandable between a bale start position and a full bale position and which comprises a first of bale-forming means disposed generally circumferentially around a portion of the full size bale chamber when the baler is in its bale-forming condition, and a second bale-forming means which is movable relative to the first bale-forming means between two extreme positions. The second bale-forming means is cooperable, in one extreme position, with part of the first bale-forming means to form the bale start chamber of reduced dimensions for starting bale formation, and, in the other extreme position, with the first bale-forming means to define a generally cylindrical bale chamber generally corresponding to a full size bale. The first and second bale-forming means are cooperable to form a round bale of crop material during movement of the second bale-forming means from the one extreme position towards the other extreme position. The second bale-forming means is formed from at least two portions which also are movable relative to each other such that, in partially defining the bale-start chamber, the portions of the second bale-forming means are inclined relative to each other at an angle which is smaller than the angle therebetween when the second bale-forming means partially defines the full size bale chamber.
Abstract:
Process for producing a cylindrical bale of an agricultural product in a baler whose winding chamber is in part delimited by rotary drive elements above a pickup and which includes a rear part that can be lifted for removal of the bale. The product is introduced into the winding chamber and wound between the rotary drive elements mounted on two pivoting baling elements until the diameter of the bale reaches a first value. Subsequently, the winding chamber is delimited by the assembly of the rotary elements and a set of belts as the diameter rises to a final value of the bale.