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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 2018
Filed:
Jan. 15, 2016
Applicant:
Vermeer Manufacturing Company, Pella, IA (US);
Inventors:
Assignee:
Vermeer Manufacturing Company, Pella, IA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 19/00 (2018.01); A01D 90/02 (2006.01); A01B 69/00 (2006.01); A01D 41/127 (2006.01); E02F 3/84 (2006.01); G05D 1/02 (2006.01); A01D 90/08 (2006.01); A01D 90/12 (2006.01); B60P 1/38 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A01D 90/02 (2013.01); A01B 69/001 (2013.01); A01D 41/1278 (2013.01); A01D 90/083 (2013.01); A01D 90/12 (2013.01); E02F 3/841 (2013.01); G05D 1/02 (2013.01); B60P 1/38 (2013.01);
Abstract
Apparatus for gathering bales that include a forward-looking sensor to sense the bale are disclosed. The apparatus may also include a control system that is configured to alter a portion of the apparatus to lift the bale based on output from the forward-looking sensor. Methods for transferring bales that use such an apparatus are also provided.