Bale processor and binding remover

Abstract

A bale processing machine that removes a binding from a bale allows for rapid bale processing. A method for removing the binding from the bale includes supporting the bale with a bale support at an elevated positon and securing the binding to a binding engagement device. The method also includes cutting the binding and removing the bale support from beneath the bale, such that at least a portion of the bale falls by gravity away from the binding secured to the binding engagement device.

Description

Background technique [0001] Organic materials are often collected and packaged into bales for ease of delivery and storage. Bales can be formed in any of a variety of different sizes and shapes, including round, square, and rectangular shapes. Commonly baled materials include grain straw, grass, dry grass (hay), straw, grain residue above the ground (grain stalks, leaves, husks, and cobs), and the like. To secure the material in the form of the bale, the binding is used to ensure that the bale is not inadvertently deconstructed. Types of bindings include twine, plastic wrap, netting, wire, etc. When accessing materials that need to be bundled, the bundle must be removed from the bundle, which can be difficult. [0002] The binding may be removed by manually cutting the binding with a knife and then peeling the binding from the bale by manually pulling the binding away from the bale. Because the bale typically rests on a surface during this process, a person must roll, lift...

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Problems solved by technology

However, complete removal of bindings from bales is often difficult to achieve, for example, because bindings may tear off before complete removal and / or machinery may fail to ensure successful removal of all bindings

This difficulty in the bundle removal step can lead to a time-consuming and awkward process

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