Abstract:
A user interface (102) with biomass deflection information for biomass collection. In one embodiment, crop material such as the residue or material other than grain (MOG) from the back of the combine (10) is directly projected toward a target on a baler (12) collection device (22). A tailboard (66) with deflection panels (76, 78) may be used to alter the direction of the crop residue from the combine. The crop material is transferred from the combine to the baler without the use of a conveyor.
Abstract:
A chopper (410) for a combine harvester (10) for biomass collection. In one embodiment, crop material such as the residue or material other than grain (MOG) from the back of the combine is directly projected toward a target on a baler (12) collection device. One more knives (442) of a chopper coupled to the combine may be configured to optimally project MOG toward the baler. The crop material is transferred from the combine to the baler without the use of a conveyor.
Abstract:
In an example embodiment, a continuous baler includes a round baler and a pickup conveyor for providing crop to the round baler. The pickup conveyor may include a conveyor belt and a controller for manipulating the conveyor belts. In one example embodiment, the speed of the conveyor is adjusted in accordance with the operation of the baler.
Abstract:
A combine harvester (10) and baler (12) for biomass collection. In one embodiment, crop material such as the residue or material other than grain (MOG) from the back of the combine (10) is directly projected toward a target on a baler collection device(22). A tailboard (66) with deflection panels (76, 78) may be used to alter the direction of the crop residue from the combine(lθ). The tongue(16) of the baler(12) is configured to not obstruct the crop material as the crop material is projected toward the baler (12). The crop material is transferred from the combine (10) to the baler (12) without the use of a conveyor.
Abstract:
A bale binding mechanism is configured to secure a strand of binding material around a bale of severed crop material. The bale binding mechanism includes a chassis, a knotter head assembly, and a captive lock. The knotter head assembly is operable to form at least one knot in the strand of binding material. The knotter head assembly includes a knotter head frame swingably mounted relative to the chassis and rotatable into and out of an operating position where the knotter head assembly can form the at least one knot. The captive lock is shiftably supported by one of the chassis and the knotter head frame. The captive lock is removably engaged with the other one of the chassis and the knotter head frame to secure the knotter head assembly in the operating position, with the captive lock being releasable to permit rotation of the knotter head assembly out of the operating position.
Abstract:
A collector (22) coupled to a baler (12) defining a target for receiving crop material projected toward the baler from a combine harvester (10). In one embodiment, crop material such as the residue or material other than grain (MOG) from the back of the combine is directly projected toward a target on a baler collection device. The crop material is transferred from the combine to the baler without the use of a conveyor.
Abstract:
A tongue (16) for towing a baler (12) behind a combine harvester (10) for biomass collection. In one embodiment, crop material such as the residue or material other than grain (MOG) from the back of the combine is directly projected toward a target on a baler collection device (22). The tongue of the baler is configured to not obstruct the crop material as the crop material is projected toward the baler. The crop material is transferred from the combine to the baler without the use of a conveyor.
Abstract:
A method of storing information corresponding to crop material formed into a bale during a baling process for an aggregation of bales. Crop material is formed into a bale with the baler to obtain a formed bale. At least one parameter of the crop material or formed bale is detected with at least one crop sensor and/or bale sensor for the formed bale. The baler is provided with binding material from the binding material roll comprising identification tags at spaced intervals along the binding material. The formed bale is bound with the binding material using the knotter system such that an identification tag is applied to the bale to obtain a tagged bale. A bale ID is created for the tagged bale and the sensor parameter for the tagged bale is associated with the bale ID. Further crop material is formed into at least one additional bale with the baler to obtain at least one additional formed bale. The at least one additional formed bale is bound with the binding material such that an identification tag is not applied to the at least one additional formed bale to obtain at least one non-tagged bale. The at least one non-tagged bale is associated with the tagged bale and the tagged and non-tagged bales are formed into a bale aggregate.
Abstract:
A system for determining an amount of and applying a preservative to an individual charge (50f) of crop material, wherein the charge is combined with other charges (50a-e) to form a bale (14). Loose crop material (12) is collected and packed into a feeder chute (58) in such a manner as to pre-compress the material to form the charge (50f). A moisture content of the charge is measured by a sensor (36) while the charge is still in the feeder chute. The charge is moved into a forming chamber (32), and a control unit (40) determines a correct amount of a preservative to apply to the charge based on the moisture content. The correct amount of the preservative is applied to the charge either before or after the charge (50f) is incorporated into the bale (14). Thus, the system measures the moisture content of each charge, and measures the moisture content of the same charge to which the preservative is applied.
Abstract:
A deflector (76, 78) for deflecting crop material from a combine harvester (10) for biomass collection. In one embodiment, crop material such as the residue or material other than grain (MOG) from the back of the combine (10) is directly projected toward a target on a baler (12) collection device (22). A tailboard (66) with deflection panels (76, 78) may be used to alter the direction of the crop residue from the combine (10). One-or more knives of a chopper coupled to the combine may be configured to optimally project MOG toward the baler. The crop material is transferred from the combine to the baler without the use of a conveyor.