Round bale weighing method and system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11425863
APP PUB NO 20170013783A1
SERIAL NO

15209896

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Yield monitoring systems for round baling machines and methods that can provide weight estimations for round bales at the time of formation are described. Balers can include those that incorporate hydraulically actuated bale kicking or pushing assemblies as well as those that incorporate spring-loaded off ramps. Farm implements including baling machines and cotton module builders are encompassed. The system includes a sensor that can ascertain a physical parameter associated with ejection of a round bale from the farm implement. Physical parameters as may be ascertained can include pressures, velocities, accelerations, etc. associated with bale ejection.

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CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONPOST OFFICE BOX 946 CLEMSON SC 29633-0946

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Kirk, Kendall R Aiken, US 5 79
Loftis, Perry J Starr, US 1 5
Ramsey,, IV H Guy Sharon, US 3 20

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