Binding apparatus and method for binding a bale

摘要

A binding apparatus for a baling machine includes a dispensing mechanism for dispensing at least two strips of binding film and guiding the strips of film simultaneously onto the surface of a rotating bale. The dispensing mechanism lays the strips of film side-by-side on the bale surface to form a combined strip having a width greater than the width H of each individual strip of binding film.

主权项

1. A binding apparatus for a baling machine, the apparatus comprising a dispensing mechanism for dispensing at least two strips of binding film and guiding the strips of film simultaneously onto the surface of a rotating bale, the dispensing mechanism being constructed and arranged to lay the strips of film side-by-side on the bale surface to form a combined strip having a width greater than the width H of each individual strip of binding film and approximately equal to the bale width W, the dispensing mechanism further comprising means for bundling each strip of binding film to form a tail having a reduced width, guide means for guiding the delivery of film to the bale and supply means for supplying film to the means, wherein the bundling means includes means for pivoting the plane of the film supplied to the guide means about an axis that is substantially parallel to the feed direction of the film, said means for pivoting the plane of the film comprising means for rotating at least one film supply roll about a pivot axis that is substantially parallel to the feed direction of the film.