Abstract: A mobile apparatus and method for weighing bales on an electronic scale in a field. Fixedly supported on the rear end of a mobile crop baler are two load cells from which is pivotably suspended the inboard end of a bale-receiving-structure. The outboard end of the bale-receiving-structure is adjustably supported by a tether from at least one other load cell fixed to a rearwardly extended portion of the baler which allows the outboard end to swing upwardly as the underside of the bale-receiving-structure encounters berms in the field thereby preventing damage to the electronic scale components. The weight of each bale produced by the baler is digitally readout in the baler cabin where, by comparison to a predetermined weight, real time adjustments are automatically or manually made to adjust bale weight to the predetermined weight, thereby achieving greater weighing accuracy and enhanced overall output from the field. The scale may be used on original equipment balers or made to retrofit existing balers.

Abstract: A vehicle sliding door power door lock mechanism actuating device control system having a memory feature for use with power door lock mechanisms of the type actuated by an electrically energizable actuating device to the "Lock" and "Unlock" conditions in response to respective "Lock" and "Unlock" command signals. The system is operative to effect the electrical energization of the lock mechanism actuating device in a direction to actuate the lock mechanism to the "Lock" condition upon each closure of the sliding door subsequent to an occurrence of a "Lock" command signal while the door is open.