Net roll support for storage and installation in baler

摘要

A baler and method of using the improved baler to install net rolls into a net wrapping assembly in the baler. The baler includes a separable support tube configured to separate and reattach within the net roll during installation. The baler also includes a platform to support the net roll during installation. The platform also stores net rolls prior to installation.

主权项

1. A baler comprising:
a net wrapper assembly; a separable net support tube comprising a first support tube, a second support tube, and a mating connection; a first end of the first support tube is connected to the net wrapper assembly at a pivoting element on the net wrapper assembly; a second end of the first support tube and a first end of the second support tube are connected at the mating connection within a net roll forming the separable net support tube during installation of the net roll into the net wrapper assembly; and the formed separable net support tube is attached to the net wrapper assembly at a second end of the second support tube when the net roll is in a wrapping active position within the net wrapper assembly; and a platform that supports the weight of the net roll during installation, wherein the platform comprises a top surface where the net roll lies during installation and one or more top surface support pieces connected to the top surface and extending below the top surface and mounted to the baler in proximity to the front of the baler.