Abstract: A gathering apparatus for selectively bringing together edges or sides of a film for wrapping around a bale includes a pair of gathering elements which cooperate with a respective edge of the film and which are movable by a drive. The drive is actuated by a motor and a reduction gear. The gathering elements are moved relative to the film in a lateral direction between an out-of-operation position and an operating position, in order to gather the film as required. A holding apparatus serves the gathering elements in the operating position.

Abstract: A round baler includes a housing which has a housing part and an ejection flap which is pivotably mounted on this housing part about a bearing axis, and drivable pressing means which are allocated to the housing part and the ejection flap and which define a pressing chamber on the peripheral side, wherein the ejection flap is adjustable by means of a first adjusting apparatus such that when the ejection flap is opened an ejection opening is able to be formed between the housing part and the ejection flap and a dimension of the ejection flap is adjustable. The housing part comprises a retaining roller. The retaining roller is arranged so as to be adjustable between a resting position and a working position in which the retaining roller adopts a position disposed within the ejection opening.

Abstract: A bale wrapping device for a round baler includes a wrapping material roller having a wrapping material. The wrapping material roller is able to be brought into engagement with a brake roller, and a cutting apparatus for cutting off the wrapping material from the wrapping material roller. A brake apparatus cooperates with the brake roller, and is actuatable by the cutting apparatus such that a rotational movement of the brake roller is able to be braked by the brake apparatus.

Abstract: A bale wrapping device for a round baler includes a drive roller by which a wrapping material is able to be unrolled from a wrapping material roller. The drive roller is connected to a drive and brake apparatus. The drive and brake apparatus is connected to a brake belt which is able to be tensioned in a variable manner. The bale wrapping device further comprises a tensioning lever apparatus and the brake belt is connected to the tensioning lever apparatus. The pre-tensioning of the brake belt is adjustable by means of the tensioning lever apparatus between at least three different pre-tensionings.

Abstract: An agricultural roundbaler includes a housing having a housing part, an ejection flap pivotably mounted on the housing part about a bearing axis, and drivable pressing apparatus arranged on the housing part and the ejection flap. The pressing apparatus define a bale pressing chamber on a peripheral side thereof. A control device operably pivots the ejection flap such that an ejection opening is formed between the housing part and the ejection flap. During an unloading process, the ejection flap is adjustably pivoted by the control device from an unloading position in which the fully pressed round bale is unloaded through the ejection opening to a retained position in which the unloaded round bale is retained by the ejection flap. The ejection flap is pivotable from the retained position to a relieved position in which the retained round bale is released by the ejection flap to eject from the pressing chamber.

Abstract: A baler for forming round bales includes a wrapping device for wrapping a pressed bale with a wrapping material, a pressing chamber where the pressed bale is formed, a guide apparatus for guiding wrapping material to the pressing chamber, and a guide means for guiding the wrapping material via a region from the wrapping device to the guide apparatus. The guide means is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the guide means substantially bridges the region between the wrapping device and the guide apparatus. In the second position, the guide means at least partially opens up the region therebetween.

Abstract: A wrapping device for wrapping a bale with a wrapping material for a baler includes a separating device having a knife arrangement and a blocking device. The separating device is movable between at least one wrapping means separating position and an inactive position. The blocking device prevents the separating device from being moved into the wrapping means separating position.

Abstract: An unloading device for unloading a round bale from a round baler includes a first support arm for unloading the round bale, a second support arm for unloading the round bale, and an actuator for operably controlling the first and second support arms. The first and second support arms are adjustably mounted on the round baler. Moreover, the first and second support arms are adjustably controlled by the actuator as a function of an unloading direction of the round bale.

Abstract: A round baler includes a bale chamber in which a round bale can be produced, and a wrapping device with which a completely pressed round bale can be wrapped with a first film in the bale chamber, and a feed device for introducing the first film into the bale chamber. The round baler also includes a feed point at which the first film can be fed to the bale chamber, and an ultrasonic sensor which is arranged at the bale chamber. The ultrasonic sensor is arranged at the bale chamber in such a way that with the ultrasonic sensor it is possible to determine whether the film is present on a surface of the round bale.

Abstract: The invention relates to a round baler having a bale chamber in which a round bale can be produced, and a wrapping device with which a completely pressed round bale can be wrapped with a first plastic film in the bale chamber, and a feed device for feeding the first plastic film into the bale chamber. The round baler also includes a feed point at which the first plastic film can be fed to the bale chamber, and an ultrasonic sensor which is arranged at the bale chamber. The ultrasonic sensor is arranged at the bale chamber in such a way that with the ultrasonic sensor it is possible to determine whether the first plastic film is present on a surface of the round bale. The invention also relates to a detection method for detecting a first plastic film on a surface of a round bale.

Abstract: An enveloping material for a baler for enveloping a lateral surface of a bale includes a piece of material having at least one entrainer.

Abstract: An enveloping device for enveloping a bale with an enveloping material for a baler includes a supply of the enveloping material. The supply is configured to feed the enveloping material to a pressing chamber of the baler through a feed gap. A braking device is provided for the enveloping material. The braking device is configured such that it has an effect that the enveloping material assumes an at least substantially predetermined position with respect to the pressing chamber of the baler to at least one working means of the baler or to the bale at either an end or a start of an enveloping operation.

Abstract: An agricultural baler includes a frame, a pressing belt operable to form a pressed bale in a pressing chamber, and a wrapping device operable to supply a wrapping material. A guide is disposed adjacent to and extends along the pressing belt. The guide leads the wrapping material to the pressing chamber. The guide includes a front mount and a rear mount. The front mount and the rear mount attach the guide to the frame, and each includes a spring biasing the guide toward the pressing belt. The front mount and the rear mount are spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal axis of the frame.

Abstract: A round baler includes a housing which has a housing part and an ejection flap which is pivotably mounted on this housing part about a bearing axis, and drivable pressing means which are allocated to the housing part and the ejection flap and which define a pressing chamber on the peripheral side, wherein the ejection flap is adjustable by means of a first adjusting apparatus such that when the ejection flap is opened an ejection opening is able to be formed between the housing part and the ejection flap and a dimension of the ejection flap is adjustable. The housing part comprises a retaining roller. The retaining roller is arranged so as to be adjustable between a resting position and a working position in which the retaining roller adopts a position disposed within the ejection opening.

Abstract: A wrapping device of a round baler includes means for feeding an enveloping material through a feed gap into a pressing chamber of the round baler. The wrapping device further includes a directing means configured to maintain the enveloping material in contact with at least one pressing means of the round baler. The at least one pressing means is located adjacently below the feed gap.

Abstract: A round baler for forming a bale of residual product includes a baling chamber, a plurality of press rolls mounted within the baling chamber, and at least one driving bar associated with at least one of the plurality of press rolls. The driving bar extends at least partially along the length of at least one of the plurality of press rolls. The round baler further includes at least one cylindrical portion defined partially along the length of the at least one of the plurality of press rolls. The at least one cylindrical portion is arranged to compensate for a radial extension of the at least one driving bar to define a uniform surface.

Abstract: A gathering apparatus for selectively bringing together edges or sides of a film for wrapping around a bale includes a pair of gathering elements which cooperate with a respective edge of the film and which are movable by a drive. The drive is actuated by a motor and a reduction gear. The gathering elements are moved relative to the film in a lateral direction between an out-of-operation position and an operating position, in order to gather the film as required. A holding apparatus serves the gathering elements in the operating position.

Abstract: A bale wrapping device for a round baler includes a drive roller by which a wrapping material is able to be unrolled from a wrapping material roller. The drive roller is connected to a drive and brake apparatus. The drive and brake apparatus is connected to a brake belt which is able to be tensioned in a variable manner. The bale wrapping device further comprises a tensioning lever apparatus and the brake belt is connected to the tensioning lever apparatus. The pre-tensioning of the brake belt is adjustable by means of the tensioning lever apparatus between at least three different pre-tensionings.

Abstract: A bale wrapping apparatus includes a first wrapping material roll having a first wrapping material, and a first unrolling device. The first unrolling device in turn includes a loading device for loading the first unrolling device with the first wrapping material roll. The loading device is mounted pivotably about a pivot axis and is pivotable between a loading setting and an operating setting. The loading device has a pressure roller, wherein the pivot axis is arranged parallel to the rotational axis of the pressure roller. In the operating setting, the loading device, by means of the pressure roller, acts on the first wrapping material roll such that the first wrapping material roll can be subjected by the loading device, by means of the pressure roller, to a contact pressure force.

Abstract: A bale wrapping device for a round baler includes a wrapping material roller having a wrapping material. The wrapping material roller is able to be brought into engagement with a brake roller, and a cutting apparatus for cutting off the wrapping material from the wrapping material roller. A brake apparatus cooperates with the brake roller, and is actuatable by the cutting apparatus such that a rotational movement of the brake roller is able to be braked by the brake apparatus.