公开(公告)号：US08919085B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US13096552

申请日：2011-04-28

Applicant: Kevin M. Smith ,  Roger D. Mast, Jr.

Inventor： Kevin M. Smith ,  Roger D. Mast, Jr.

IPC: A01F15/07

CPC classification number: A01F15/0715 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A baler and method of using the improved baler to install net rolls into a net wrapping assembly in the baler. The baler includes a separable support tube configured to separate and reattach within the net roll during installation. The baler also includes a platform to support the net roll during installation. The platform also stores net rolls prior to installation.

Abstract translation: 打包机和使用改进的打包机将网辊安装到打包机中的网包装组件中的方法。 打包机包括可分离的支撑管，其构造成在安装期间在网辊内分离和重新连接。 打包机还包括在安装期间支撑网卷的平台。 该平台还安装之前存储网卷。

公开(公告)号：US08516954B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US12871439

申请日：2010-08-30

Applicant: Kevin M. Smith ,  Christopher A. Foster

Inventor： Kevin M. Smith ,  Christopher A. Foster

IPC: B65B13/02

CPC classification number: A01F15/08 ,  A01F15/101 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inserting a tag into a bale of agricultural material is disclosed. The tag is inserted into the bale material, during bale production, such that the tag is within the bale material, but within reading distance of an outer surface of the final bale. In square bales, the tag is placed in either the first or last slice of the bale. In round bales, the tag is place in the outer circumferential layer of the bale as it is formed. The tag may be gravity fed or forcibly fed into the stream of crop material as it passes from the baling apparatus pick-up to the baling chamber. A system for identifying and tracking an individual bale is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种将标签插入农用材料袋中的方法和装置。 在捆包生产期间，标签被插入捆包材料中，使得标签在捆包材料内，但在最终捆包的外表面的阅读距离内。 在平方包中，标签放置在捆包的第一个或最后一个片段中。 在圆捆中，标签在形成时位于捆包的外圆周层中。 当标签从打包设备拾取器传送到打包室时，标签可以被重力供给或强制地送入作物材料流中。 还公开了用于识别和跟踪单个捆包的系统。

公开(公告)号：US08449240B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US12903627

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: Edward H. Priepke ,  Kevin M. Smith ,  John H. Posselius

Inventor： Edward H. Priepke ,  Kevin M. Smith ,  John H. Posselius

IPC: B66C1/00 ,  B66C3/00

CPC classification number: F15B21/08 ,  A01D87/127 ,  B65G67/02

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a telescoping boom extending outwardly from the vehicle. An attachment is operably connected to the boom, the attachment including opposed forks configured to be both urgable toward each other and urgable away from each other. The attachment is configured to be positionable over and substantially laterally surround at least one pair of round bales arranged substantially side by side and having corresponding diameters in close proximity of each other. The opposed forks are urgable toward each other with sufficient compressive force applied to opposed portions of the diameters of the at least one pair of round bales, at least elastically deforming the cylindrical profile of at least one of the at least one pair of round bales, so that the at least one pair of round bales can be vertically lifted and manipulated by at least the boom to a predetermined destination.

Abstract translation: 工作车辆包括从车辆向外延伸的伸缩臂。 附件可操作地连接到起重臂，附件包括相对的叉构造成彼此紧紧相对并且彼此远离。 该附件构造成可基本上并排设置并且基本上横向地包围至少一对圆形捆，并且具有相互紧密接近的相应直径。 相对的叉子可以相对于彼此具有足够的压缩力施加到至少一对圆形捆的直径的相对部分上，至少弹性变形至少一对圆形捆包中的至少一个的圆柱形轮廓， 使得至少一对圆形捆可以被至少悬臂​​上下提升并操纵到预定的目的地。

公开(公告)号：US08434289B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-07

申请号：US12464322

申请日：2009-05-12

Applicant: Kevin M. Smith ,  Christopher A. Foster ,  John Posselius

Inventor： Kevin M. Smith ,  Christopher A. Foster ,  John Posselius

IPC: B65B57/02

CPC classification number: A01F15/0715 ,  A01F2015/076

Abstract: A baling machine and method for forming a bale is disclosed. A sensor is positioned in the bailing chamber and is positioned to sense an area proximate the perimeter of the bale to determine if material is present, thereby determining if the bale is properly wrapped or not. When the bale is not properly wrapped, material is present in the area proximate the perimeter in which the sensor is active; causing the sensor to send a signal indicating that the bale is not properly wrapped.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于形成捆包的打捆机和方法。 传感器定位在吊舱中，并且被定位成感测靠近捆包周边的区域以确定物料是否存在，从而确定包是否被适当地包裹。 当捆包未正确包裹时，材料存在于传感器活动的周边附近的区域; 导致传感器发出一个信号，指示包裹没有正确包裹。

公开(公告)号：US08414010B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-09

申请号：US12950020

申请日：2010-11-19

Applicant: Kevin M. Smith

Inventor： Kevin M. Smith

IPC: B62D13/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/01 ,  B60D1/249 ,  B60D1/465 ,  B60D2001/008 ,  Y10T137/87249

Abstract: A system and method to selectably control a position of a first end of a drawbar between a locked position and a suspended position with respect to a drawbar support. The drawbar is securable to a work vehicle distal from the first end, the method includes locking a position of the first end in response to a first predetermined condition and placing the first end in a suspended position in response to a second predetermined condition. Position control of the first end is continuously maintainable.

Abstract translation: 一种系统和方法，用于可选地控制牵引杆的第一端在相对于牵引杆支撑件的锁定位置和悬挂位置之间的位置。 牵引杆可从远离第一端的工作车辆固定，该方法包括响应于第一预定条件锁定第一端的位置，并响应于第二预定条件将第一端置于悬挂位置。 第一端的位置控制是可持续的。

公开(公告)号：US08311709B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US12555008

申请日：2009-09-08

Applicant: Olivier Vanhercke ,  Kevin M. Smith ,  Chris Foster ,  Riccardo Morselli

Inventor： Olivier Vanhercke ,  Kevin M. Smith ,  Chris Foster ,  Riccardo Morselli

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: A01F15/085

Abstract: A control system for managing the operation of a tractor PTO using input conditions occurring in a connected baler. Baler conditions such as tailgate position, crop pickup position, bale wrapper status, and driveline torque are sensed in the baler, and communicated to an implement-mounted controller whereupon control signals are initiated and communicated to a tractor-mounted controller to manage operation of the tractor's PTO. Safety may be maintained through the use of operator acknowledgements in order to prevent unexpected engagement of the PTO and a manual override capability allows an operator to suspend automated operation at any time.

Abstract translation: 一种控制系统，用于使用在连接打捆机中发生的输入条件来管理拖拉机PTO的操作。 在打捆机中感测到打捆机条件，例如后挡板位置，作物拾取位置，捆包装状态和传动系扭矩，并传送到实施安装的控制器，由此启动控制信号并将其传送到拖拉机安装的控制器，以管理 拖拉机的PTO。 可以通过使用操作员确认来维护安全性，以防止PTO的意外接合，并且手动超控功能允许操作员在任何时间暂停自动操作。

公开(公告)号：US20120272837A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13096552

申请日：2011-04-28

Applicant: Kevin M. SMITH ,  Roger D. MAST, JR.

Inventor： Kevin M. SMITH ,  Roger D. MAST, JR.

IPC: B65B13/18 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: A01F15/0715 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A baler and method of using the improved baler to install net rolls into a net wrapping assembly in the baler. The baler includes a separable support tube configured to separate and reattach within the net roll during installation. The baler also includes a platform to support the net roll during installation. The platform also stores net rolls prior to installation.

Abstract translation: 打包机和使用改进的打包机将网辊安装到打包机中的网包装组件中的方法。 打包机包括可分离的支撑管，其构造成在安装期间在网辊内分离和重新连接。 打包机还包括在安装期间支撑网卷的平台。 该平台还安装之前存储网卷。

公开(公告)号：US20120125647A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US12950020

申请日：2010-11-19

Applicant: Kevin M. Smith

Inventor： Kevin M. Smith

IPC: A01B59/042 ,  B60D1/42 ,  B60D1/24

CPC classification number: B60D1/01 ,  B60D1/249 ,  B60D1/465 ,  B60D2001/008 ,  Y10T137/87249

Abstract: A system and method to selectably control a position of a first end of a drawbar between a locked position and a suspended position with respect to a drawbar support. The drawbar is securable to a work vehicle distal from the first end, the method includes locking a position of the first end in response to a first predetermined condition and placing the first end in a suspended position in response to a second predetermined condition. Position control of the first end is continuously maintainable.

Abstract translation: 一种系统和方法，用于可选地控制牵引杆的第一端在相对于牵引杆支撑件的锁定位置和悬挂位置之间的位置。 牵引杆可从远离第一端的工作车辆固定，该方法包括响应于第一预定条件锁定第一端的位置，并响应于第二预定条件将第一端置于悬挂位置。 第一端的位置控制是可持续的。

公开(公告)号：US08141480B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US12861748

申请日：2010-08-23

Applicant: Kevin M. Smith

Inventor： Kevin M. Smith

IPC: B30B5/04 ,  B65B11/04 ,  B65B57/04

CPC classification number: A01F15/0833 ,  A01F15/0715 ,  A01F2015/076

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically calibrating a bale size indicator by using inputs from existing bale wrapper material monitors to determine the linear amount of wrapping material necessary to encircle the bale one time. Balers with wrapping mechanisms may include a sensor for measuring the linear amount of wrapper dispensed as a means to alert the operator when the supply of wrapper material is low. Such balers may also have additional sensors for verifying that wrapping material completely encircles the bale prior to allowing the bale to be ejected from the baler. Using inputs from each of these sensors, a control system on the baler can determine the amount of wrapping material necessary to cover one revolution of the bale, also an indication of the bale circumference, and use the measurement to calibrate the display of bale diameter also generated from the control system. The automated capability eliminates the need for an operator to manually measure the diameter of a completed bale and enter that measurement into the indicator control system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过使用来自现有捆包装材料监测器的输入来自动校准捆包尺寸指示器的方法和装置，以确定一次包围捆包所需的包装材料的线性量。 具有包装机构的打包机可以包括用于测量分配的包装线的线性量的传感器，作为当包装材料的供应低时警告操作者的手段。 这种打捆机还可以具有附加的传感器，用于在允许捆包从打捆机中弹出之前验证包装材料是否完全包围捆包。 使用这些传感器中的每个传感器的输入，打包机上的控制系统可以确定覆盖一圈包装所需的包装材料的数量，也是捆包周长的指示，并且使用测量来校准捆包直径的显示 由控制系统产生。 自动化功能不需要操作员手动测量完成的捆包的直径，并将该测量值输入到指示器控制系统中。

公开(公告)号：US20120000377A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-05

申请号：US13257063

申请日：2010-03-16

Applicant: Didier Verhaeghe O.M. ,  Kevin M. Smith

Inventor： Didier Verhaeghe O.M. ,  Kevin M. Smith

IPC: A01F15/04 ,  B30B9/30 ,  B30B15/14 ,  A01F15/10

CPC classification number: A01F15/101 ,  A01F15/0825 ,  A01F2015/102

Abstract: The square baler comprises a pick-up a pre-compression chamber, a baling chamber, a loading mechanism for transferring each slice of crop from the pre-compression chamber into the baling chamber and a plunger. The baler further can include at least one non-contact sensor that is provided in at least one of the walls of the pre-compression chamber and/or of the input zone of the baling chamber to produce an output signal indicative of the density of the crop.

Abstract translation: 方形打捆机包括拾取预压室，打包室，用于将每片切片从预压室传送到打包室和一柱塞的装载机构。 打包机还可以包括至少一个非接触式传感器，其设置在预压室的至少一个壁和/或打包室的输入区域中，以产生指示密封的密度的输出信号 作物。